GuidesArchery Season Dates by State (2026–27)
Is archery season in where you hunt? 2026–27 archery deer season dates from 19 state wildlife agencies, with official links, breaks and closing dates.
October 21, 2026 · 12 min read
Hunting & Specialty
Bowhunting
Bowhunting adds ethics, regulations and field conditions to the fundamentals of archery. These articles cover equipment setup for hunting, practising for realistic shots, and the rules you must check before the season.
Bowhunting articles (58)
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GuidesPennsylvania Archery Season: Dates, Licenses and Rules
Is archery season open in PA? 2026–27 archery deer dates, the early WMUs, Sunday hunting, licences, equipment, orange and harvest reporting rules.
October 20, 2026 · 9 min read
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
ReviewsAxcel Landslyde Review: Pins, Adjustments and Verdict
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.
October 9, 2026 · 12 min read
GuidesHow Far Can You Shoot a Deer With a Bow?
Effective bow range for deer: what bowhunter education says, why long shots wound more, arrow flight times, jumping the string, and how to find your limit.
October 7, 2026 · 9 min read
GuidesWhere to Shoot a Deer With a Bow: Shot Placement
Bow shot placement for deer: where the heart and lungs sit, how to aim broadside, quartering away and from a tree stand, which shots to pass on, and why.
October 6, 2026 · 10 min read
GuidesCan You Hunt Deer With a Bow? A Beginner's Guide
Yes, you can hunt deer with a bow. Learn the legal basics, which bows work, how hard it is, effective range, gear, shot placement and a first-season plan.
October 6, 2026 · 13 min read
TrainingHow to Sight In a Crossbow Scope, Step by Step
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.
October 6, 2026 · 9 min read
GuidesWhat Draw Weight Do You Need for Deer Hunting?
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.
October 5, 2026 · 10 min read
GearBow Hangers for Tree Stands and Ground Blinds
Deer hunting bow hangers explained: screw-in vs strap-on for tree stands, public-land rules on tree damage, ground blind hangers and haul line safety.
September 5, 2026 · 5 min read
ComparisonsCrossbow vs Compound Bow: Which Is Better for You?
Crossbow vs compound bow compared: how each works, speed and energy, weight, holding and follow-up shots, accuracy, learning curve, hunting rules and costs.
August 12, 2026 · 5 min read
GearFilming Your Hunt: Stabilizer and Tree Cameras
Bow stabilizer camera, tree arm or head cam? How each films a bowhunt, why bow-mounted footage shakes, phone mounts, state rules and filming ethics.
Updated October 6, 2026 · 5 min read
