https://archeryinsider.com/ Archery Insider publishes clear, well-researched archery guides, training tips, equipment education, and product research to help archers of every level make informed decisions. en Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://archeryinsider.com/images/site/archery-insider-logo.png https://archeryinsider.com/ https://archeryinsider.com/gear/how-long-do-bow-strings-last/ https://archeryinsider.com/gear/how-long-do-bow-strings-last/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Equipment Guides 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. https://archeryinsider.com/guides/why-hunt-with-a-bow/ https://archeryinsider.com/guides/why-hunt-with-a-bow/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Guides for Beginners What is the main reason hunters choose to hunt with a bow? More days in the woods. 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How fibre-optic, battery-lit and self-luminous pins differ, how state rules treat them, with Wyoming and Kansas examples. https://archeryinsider.com/guides/hog-hunting-with-a-bow/ https://archeryinsider.com/guides/hog-hunting-with-a-bow/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Guides for Beginners 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. https://archeryinsider.com/reviews/hamskea-epsilon-review/ https://archeryinsider.com/reviews/hamskea-epsilon-review/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Product Research & Reviews 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. https://archeryinsider.com/gear/crossbow-maintenance/ https://archeryinsider.com/gear/crossbow-maintenance/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Equipment Guides A crossbow maintenance checklist: pre-shoot inspection, waxing string and cables, rail lube, checking bolts and screws, storage and string replacement. https://archeryinsider.com/gear/what-is-a-release-aid/ https://archeryinsider.com/gear/what-is-a-release-aid/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Equipment Guides 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. https://archeryinsider.com/reviews/hoyt-alpha-ax-3-review/ https://archeryinsider.com/reviews/hoyt-alpha-ax-3-review/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Product Research & Reviews 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. https://archeryinsider.com/comparisons/bowhunting-vs-rifle-hunting/ https://archeryinsider.com/comparisons/bowhunting-vs-rifle-hunting/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Comparisons Bowhunting vs rifle hunting compared: how each kills, effective range, seasons, skill and practice, scouting, safety, cost of entry and which suits you. https://archeryinsider.com/guides/draw-weight-vs-draw-length/ https://archeryinsider.com/guides/draw-weight-vs-draw-length/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Guides for Beginners 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. https://archeryinsider.com/reviews/ravin-r29x-review/ https://archeryinsider.com/reviews/ravin-r29x-review/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Product Research & Reviews Ravin R29X review: a 450 fps bullpup crossbow with silent crank cocking. 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How sun, rain, freezing and animals affect bag, foam, 3D and straw targets, and how to cover and store them. https://archeryinsider.com/training/field-points-vs-broadheads/ https://archeryinsider.com/training/field-points-vs-broadheads/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Training & Technique 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. https://archeryinsider.com/gear/crossbow-bolts-explained/ https://archeryinsider.com/gear/crossbow-bolts-explained/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Equipment Guides Crossbow bolts explained: carbon vs aluminium, length, minimum weight, front-of-centre balance, nock types, lighted nocks, inspection and how to choose. https://archeryinsider.com/guides/bowhunting-from-a-ground-blind/ https://archeryinsider.com/guides/bowhunting-from-a-ground-blind/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Guides for Beginners Bowhunting from a ground blind: choosing and placing a blind, brushing it in, shooting seated, shooting through mesh, broadhead choice and common mistakes. https://archeryinsider.com/training/how-to-cock-a-crossbow/ https://archeryinsider.com/training/how-to-cock-a-crossbow/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Training & Technique 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. https://archeryinsider.com/guides/bowhunting-the-rut/ https://archeryinsider.com/guides/bowhunting-the-rut/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Guides for Beginners 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. https://archeryinsider.com/guides/tree-stand-safety-bowhunting/ https://archeryinsider.com/guides/tree-stand-safety-bowhunting/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Guides for Beginners 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. https://archeryinsider.com/reviews/spot-hogg-fast-eddie-review/ https://archeryinsider.com/reviews/spot-hogg-fast-eddie-review/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Product Research & Reviews 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. https://archeryinsider.com/gear/arm-guard-finger-tab-archery-glove/ https://archeryinsider.com/gear/arm-guard-finger-tab-archery-glove/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Equipment Guides 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. https://archeryinsider.com/gear/how-to-choose-a-bowhunting-rangefinder/ https://archeryinsider.com/gear/how-to-choose-a-bowhunting-rangefinder/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Equipment Guides How to choose a bowhunting rangefinder: angle compensation, bow modes, scan and target priority, display, magnification, bow-mounted units and field use. https://archeryinsider.com/reviews/tenpoint-turbo-x-review/ https://archeryinsider.com/reviews/tenpoint-turbo-x-review/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Product Research & Reviews 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. https://archeryinsider.com/guides/archery-equipment-list-for-beginners/ https://archeryinsider.com/guides/archery-equipment-list-for-beginners/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Guides for Beginners A beginner archery equipment list by discipline: what you need for recurve, barebow, compound, traditional and bowhunting, what can wait, and what to skip. https://archeryinsider.com/guides/how-to-track-a-deer-after-the-shot/ https://archeryinsider.com/guides/how-to-track-a-deer-after-the-shot/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Guides for Beginners 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. https://archeryinsider.com/reviews/mathews-arc-review/ https://archeryinsider.com/reviews/mathews-arc-review/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Product Research & Reviews 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. https://archeryinsider.com/gear/crossbow-broadheads-guide/ https://archeryinsider.com/gear/crossbow-broadheads-guide/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Equipment Guides Crossbow broadheads explained: why crossbow versions exist, fixed vs mechanical at crossbow speeds, broadhead and bolt weight, legal rules and safe handling. https://archeryinsider.com/gear/kisser-button-and-peep-sight/ https://archeryinsider.com/gear/kisser-button-and-peep-sight/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Equipment Guides 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. https://archeryinsider.com/reviews/axcel-landslyde-review/ https://archeryinsider.com/reviews/axcel-landslyde-review/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Product Research & Reviews Axcel Landslyde review: the three mounts, AVX PLUS and AccuStat II scopes, pin sizes, true 3rd axis, how it compares with the Driver, and who should buy it. https://archeryinsider.com/guides/what-is-barebow-archery/ https://archeryinsider.com/guides/what-is-barebow-archery/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Guides for Beginners What is barebow archery? 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Learn the legal basics, which bows work, how hard it is, effective range, gear, shot placement and a first-season plan. https://archeryinsider.com/training/how-to-sight-in-a-crossbow-scope/ https://archeryinsider.com/training/how-to-sight-in-a-crossbow-scope/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Training & Technique How to sight in a crossbow scope: safety, mounting, a 20-yard zero, multi-reticle and speed-dial scopes, broadhead checks and fixes for wandering groups. https://archeryinsider.com/guides/draw-weight-for-deer-hunting/ https://archeryinsider.com/guides/draw-weight-for-deer-hunting/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Guides for Beginners How much draw weight do you need for deer? Legal minimums, why arrow energy matters, compound vs traditional bows, elk, and choosing a weight you can shoot. https://archeryinsider.com/news/yankton-2026-world-archery-3d-championships/ https://archeryinsider.com/news/yankton-2026-world-archery-3d-championships/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery News Yankton 2026 World 3D Championships results: David Jackson's third barebow title, wins for Jevsnik and Ama-Cormerais, and France top of the medal table. https://archeryinsider.com/training/crossbow-shooting-in-wind/ https://archeryinsider.com/training/crossbow-shooting-in-wind/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Training & Technique How to adjust a crossbow scope for wind: why crosswinds push bolts, what makes drift worse, holding into the wind vs dialling, and when to shorten the shot. https://archeryinsider.com/gear/flemish-twist-vs-endless-loop/ https://archeryinsider.com/gear/flemish-twist-vs-endless-loop/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Equipment Guides Flemish twist bow string or endless loop? How each is built, what makers say about speed and loop protection, and how to twist a string to set brace height. https://archeryinsider.com/news/aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-archery/ https://archeryinsider.com/news/aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-archery/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery News 2026 Asian Games archery results from Okazaki: India won five golds including a first women's recurve team title and all three compound team events. https://archeryinsider.com/training/crossbow-broadhead-tuning/ https://archeryinsider.com/training/crossbow-broadhead-tuning/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Training & Technique How to broadhead tune a crossbow: why broadheads can hit apart from field points, the spin test, nock indexing, and when to re-zero for hunting heads. https://archeryinsider.com/gear/string-silencers-and-limb-dampeners/ https://archeryinsider.com/gear/string-silencers-and-limb-dampeners/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Equipment Guides Bow string silencers, string stops and limb dampeners: what each does, where it fits, which need a bow press, and what maker claims do and don't prove. https://archeryinsider.com/news/yankton-2026-world-archery-field-championships/ https://archeryinsider.com/news/yankton-2026-world-archery-field-championships/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery News Yankton 2026 World Field Championships results: Unruh, Kaufhold, Fullerton, Gibson and Italy's barebow archers won gold after heavy rain hit the courses. https://archeryinsider.com/training/how-to-shoot-a-compound-bow/ https://archeryinsider.com/training/how-to-shoot-a-compound-bow/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Training & Technique How to shoot a compound bow, step by step: stance, nocking, clipping a release to the D-loop, drawing to the wall, anchor, peep and pin, and release. https://archeryinsider.com/news/saltillo-2026-archery-world-cup-final/ https://archeryinsider.com/news/saltillo-2026-archery-world-cup-final/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery News Saltillo 2026 World Cup Final results: Dhiraj Bommadevara, Marie Horáčková, Nico Wiener and Alexis Ruiz all won first titles; firsts for Austria and Czechia. https://archeryinsider.com/gear/does-bowstring-color-matter/ https://archeryinsider.com/gear/does-bowstring-color-matter/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Equipment Guides Does bow string color matter for hunting or accuracy? What deer vision research shows, what string makers measured about dyes, and how to choose a colour. https://archeryinsider.com/gear/compound-bow-maintenance-checklist/ https://archeryinsider.com/gear/compound-bow-maintenance-checklist/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Archery Insider Editorial Team Archery Equipment Guides Compound bow maintenance by interval: what to check every session, how often makers say to wax, the yearly shop list, storage and the jobs never to DIY.