Archery

News & Tips: Hunting From a Treestand? Arguments That Will Convince You to Wear a Safety Harness....
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Hunting From a Treestand? Arguments That Will Convince You to Wear a Safety Harness.

November 15, 2014
Talk to enough bowhunters and you’ll eventually hear one sheepishly admit that, at one time or another, he or she has hunted from a treestand while not wearing a full-body safety harness. When that…
News & Tips: If You Don’t Sharpen Your Broadheads Now, You’ll Hate Yourself Later...
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If You Don’t Sharpen Your Broadheads Now, You’ll Hate Yourself Later

October 29, 2014
When it comes right down to it, the most important piece of bowhunting gear we have is the broadhead at the end of our hunting arrows. A good broadhead will fly true, be unaffected by wind, and cause…
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12 Tips to Recovering Every Deer You Shoot

October 19, 2014
At some point in your deer hunting career you will shoot a deer that runs out of sight before it dies.  The seriousness of the situation can range from the deer running into heavy cover 25 yards away…
News & Tips: 3 Smart Ways Deer Hunters Can Stay Out-of-Sight and Out-of-Mind...
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3 Smart Ways Deer Hunters Can Stay Out-of-Sight and Out-of-Mind

October 7, 2014
You can improve your odds of tagging a big buck this season by practicing the following low impact deer hunting tips.  Once you've tagged your buck, try not to forget the principles of low-impact…
News & Tips: Bowhunting: Practice on These 9 Real World Hunting Situations...
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Bowhunting: Practice on These 9 Real World Hunting Situations

August 3, 2014
Practice bowhunting in real life hunting situations to help you be more successful when something goes wrong. It’s happened to us all.  Countless hours of planning, scouting, and bow practice boil…
News & Tips: Archery Accessories You Shouldn’t Forget to Buy...
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Archery Accessories You Shouldn’t Forget to Buy

June 24, 2014
Once you've made all the purchases to complete your bow, you'll need to consider all the other archery accessories to go along with your new purchase. Buy a Bow Case Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's…
News & Tips: 5 Ways to Have Fun With Archery Practice (and Still Hone Your Skills)...
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5 Ways to Have Fun With Archery Practice (and Still Hone Your Skills)

June 19, 2014
Over the course of this blog's history, I've suggested all sorts of techniques that might be helpful when practicing with traditional bows like longbows and recurve bows. I've written about tricks…
News & Tips: 5 Steps to Bow Shooting Basics: Stance & Grip Tactics (infographic + video)...
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5 Steps to Bow Shooting Basics: Stance & Grip Tactics (infographic + video)

May 28, 2014
Whether you're looking to go deer or turkey hunting with a bow, wanting to learn how to bowfish or just want to learn archery skills, using the right technique is the most important thing you can do…
News & Tips: Fun Activities to Do With Kids This Summer at Bass Pro Shops...
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Fun Activities to Do With Kids This Summer at Bass Pro Shops

May 20, 2014
With three young nieces, ages 8-10 years old, coming to visit me this summer, I was trying to think of some fun games and activities that would keep them occupied and happy. Bass Pro Shops Family…
News & Tips: Help the Environment, Try Bowfishing (video)...
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Help the Environment, Try Bowfishing (video)

April 22, 2014
Try bowfishing to sharpen your archery skills and do something good for the environment, too.   Bowfishing is good for the environment. So what does bowfishing have to do with the environmental…
News & Tips: Traditional Archery: Best Target Choices You Can Count On (video)...
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Traditional Archery: Best Target Choices You Can Count On (video)

March 27, 2014
Normally when you see the phrase "target panic" in the title of an archery article, you're expecting to hear about an affliction that prevents shooters from hitting the mark. This time, however, you'…
Deer Hunting Strategies, Keep 'Em Guessing  by Deer Hunting Strategies, Keep 'Em Guessing ...
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The Element of Surprise – Keep Them Guessing

October 16, 2013
It is without a doubt that snipers are the most effective weapons of war on the battle field and for good reason. Their unpredictable concealment and the element of surprise is what builds their…