GearHow Long Do Bow Strings Last? When to Replace Them
How long do bow strings last? What Hoyt, Bear and string makers recommend, how storage affects strings, signs of wear, and when to replace string and cables.
October 19, 2026 · 10 min read
Archery Insider Editorial Team
Editorial Team
The Archery Insider editorial team researches and writes guides, training articles, and equipment explainers. Our articles are based on manufacturer documentation, governing-body rules, published specifications, and widely accepted coaching practice. Where an article contains opinion, we label it as such.
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GuidesWhy Hunt With a Bow? 9 Reasons Hunters Choose Archery
What is the main reason hunters choose to hunt with a bow? More days in the woods. Nine reasons, each backed by agency data, plus the honest trade-offs.
October 19, 2026 · 9 min read
TrainingBowstring Wax: Why, How Often and Does It Go Bad?
How to wax a bowstring, how often makers recommend it, why you should keep wax off the serving, what string wax is made of, and whether bowstring wax goes bad.
October 19, 2026 · 9 min read
ReviewsHHA Tetra Review: Pins, Adjustments and Verdict
HHA Tetra review: every version up to the Tetra Max, how the wheel-forward slider works, HHA's sight-in steps, and how it compares with the NYTRX.
October 18, 2026 · 12 min read
GearAre Lighted Bow Sights Legal for Hunting?
Are lighted bow sights legal? How fibre-optic, battery-lit and self-luminous pins differ, how state rules treat them, with Wyoming and Kansas examples.
October 17, 2026 · 9 min read
GuidesHog Hunting With a Bow: Shot Placement and Gear
Hog hunting with a bow: where hog vitals sit, the shoulder shield, best shot angles, broadheads and draw weight, tactics, tracking and safe field dressing.
October 17, 2026 · 10 min read
ReviewsHamskea Epsilon Review: Containment, Tuning and Verdict
Hamskea Epsilon review: original vs V2, the C.O.R. behind-riser mount, brackets, limb or cable drive, timing, tuning, and how it compares with the R7.
October 17, 2026 · 12 min read
GearCrossbow Maintenance: A Complete Checklist
A crossbow maintenance checklist: pre-shoot inspection, waxing string and cables, rail lube, checking bolts and screws, storage and string replacement.
October 16, 2026 · 9 min read
GearWhat Is a Release Aid? Types and How to Choose
What is a release aid? How index finger, thumb button, hinge and resistance releases work, who each suits, how to fit one, and the safest way to start using it.
October 16, 2026 · 10 min read
ReviewsHoyt Alpha AX-3 Review: Specs, Speed and Who It Suits
Hoyt Alpha AX-3 review: specs for all four models, the XTS tuning system explained, measured speeds from two magazine tests and how it compares with the ARC.
October 16, 2026 · 12 min read
ComparisonsBowhunting vs Rifle Hunting: Which Should You Choose?
Bowhunting vs rifle hunting compared: how each kills, effective range, seasons, skill and practice, scouting, safety, cost of entry and which suits you.
October 15, 2026 · 9 min read
GuidesDraw Weight vs Draw Length Explained
Draw weight vs draw length explained: what each means, how they are measured (ATA standard), how they interact on recurves and compounds, and how to set both.
October 15, 2026 · 10 min read
ReviewsRavin R29X Review: Speed, Cocking and Verdict
Ravin R29X review: a 450 fps bullpup crossbow with silent crank cocking. Specs, R29 and R10X comparisons, the RDS package and who should buy it.
October 15, 2026 · 12 min read
GearArchery Targets for Broadheads: What Works
Which archery targets work with broadheads: bag, layered foam, 3D and self-healing foam, crossbow ratings, replaceable cores and arrow removal.
October 14, 2026 · 9 min read
GearCan Archery Targets Be Left Outside?
Can archery targets be left outside? How sun, rain, freezing and animals affect bag, foam, 3D and straw targets, and how to cover and store them.
October 14, 2026 · 7 min read
TrainingField Points vs Broadheads: Why Impact Changes
Why broadheads hit differently from field points, and how to fix it: paper tuning, spin-testing, micro-tuning the rest at 30 yards, FOC and re-sighting.
October 14, 2026 · 9 min read
GearCrossbow Bolts Explained: Length, Weight, Nocks
Crossbow bolts explained: carbon vs aluminium, length, minimum weight, front-of-centre balance, nock types, lighted nocks, inspection and how to choose.
October 13, 2026 · 10 min read
GuidesBowhunting From a Ground Blind
Bowhunting from a ground blind: choosing and placing a blind, brushing it in, shooting seated, shooting through mesh, broadhead choice and common mistakes.
October 13, 2026 · 9 min read
TrainingHow to Cock a Crossbow Safely
How to cock a crossbow safely: by hand, with a rope cocker or a crank, centring the string, loading a bolt correctly, and safe ways to unload or decock.
October 13, 2026 · 9 min read
GuidesBowhunting the Rut: Phases, Timing and Tactics
Bowhunting the whitetail rut: what triggers it, when it peaks by region, the rut phases, and stand placement, calling and all-day sit tactics for each phase.
October 12, 2026 · 10 min read
GuidesTree Stand Safety for Bowhunters
Tree stand safety for bowhunters: wear a full-body harness from the ground up, use a lifeline and haul line, inspect your stand and plan for a fall.
October 12, 2026 · 10 min read
ReviewsSpot Hogg Fast Eddie Review: Pins, Adjustments and Verdict
Spot Hogg Fast Eddie review: single vs double pin, MRT, XL and PM versions, the Rack Stop, how it compares with the Boonie, Tommy Hogg and Black Gold.
October 12, 2026 · 11 min read
GearArm Guards, Finger Tabs and Gloves: Do You Need Them?
Arm guards, finger tabs and archery gloves explained: what each protects, why string slap happens, tab vs glove vs release, sizing and fit, and common mistakes.
October 11, 2026 · 9 min read
GearHow to Choose a Rangefinder for Bowhunting
How to choose a bowhunting rangefinder: angle compensation, bow modes, scan and target priority, display, magnification, bow-mounted units and field use.
October 11, 2026 · 9 min read
ReviewsTenPoint Turbo X Review: Speed, Cocking and Verdict
TenPoint Turbo X review: 415 fps, ACUslide cocking and safe de-cocking, Outdoor Life's accuracy results, the Vision package and the Venom X compared.
October 11, 2026 · 12 min read
GuidesArchery Equipment List: What Beginners Really Need
A beginner archery equipment list by discipline: what you need for recurve, barebow, compound, traditional and bowhunting, what can wait, and what to skip.
October 10, 2026 · 11 min read
GuidesTracking a Deer After the Shot: Blood and Hit Signs
How to track a deer after a bow shot: watch, listen and wait; how long to wait for each hit; reading blood, hair and arrow sign; grid searches and dogs.
October 10, 2026 · 10 min read
ReviewsMathews ARC Review: Specs, Speed and Who It Suits
Mathews ARC review: ARC 30 vs ARC 34 specs, real chronograph speeds from two magazine tests, how it compares with the LIFT X, TITLE and Hoyt RX-10.
October 10, 2026 · 12 min read
GearCrossbow Broadheads: What's Different, How to Choose
Crossbow broadheads explained: why crossbow versions exist, fixed vs mechanical at crossbow speeds, broadhead and bolt weight, legal rules and safe handling.
October 9, 2026 · 9 min read
GearKisser Button and Peep Sight: What They Do, Where They Go
Kisser buttons and peep sights explained: what each does, where they go, how to install and tie in a peep, fixing peep rotation, and kisser vs nose button.
October 9, 2026 · 8 min read