TrainingCam Timing, Cam Lean and Yoke Tuning Explained
What cam timing, cam lean and yoke tuning mean on a compound bow, how to check them, what makers say about adjusting them, and when to take your bow to a shop.
October 22, 2026 · 11 min read
Hunting & Specialty
Archery Tools & Maintenance
A few inexpensive tools let you keep your own equipment tuned and safe. These articles explain what each tool does, which ones every archer should own, and the routine maintenance that prevents expensive failures.
Archery Tools & Maintenance articles (15)
Training
GearDry Firing a Bow: What Happens and What to Do
What dry firing a bow means, what it can damage on a compound or recurve, what to do right away, why a bow that looks fine still needs checking, and warranties.
October 20, 2026 · 9 min read
GearHow Does a Bow Press Work? Types and Safety
How a bow press works, what it is used for, the main types, which presses Mathews, Elite and Bear allow, crossbow presses, safety, and whether you need one.
October 20, 2026 · 9 min read
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
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
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
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
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
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
TrainingPaper Tuning a Bow: How to Read Tears and Fix Them
How to paper tune a bow: what it shows, frame setup, reading nock-high, low, left and right tears, the order of fixes, and when to see a pro shop.
October 8, 2026 · 10 min read
GearCompound Bow Maintenance Checklist
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.
September 7, 2026 · 5 min read
ComparisonsFeathers vs Vanes: Which Arrow Fletching Should You Use?
Feathers vs vanes compared: weight, forgiveness off the shelf, speed, drag, weather, durability, noise, rests, broadheads and which fletching suits your bow.
Updated September 30, 2026 · 5 min read
TrainingChanging a Bowstring: When You Need a Press
Changing a bow string without a press works on recurves and longbows with a stringer. Most compounds need a maker-approved press. Here's how to tell.
June 23, 2025 · 5 min read
ReviewsBohning Tower Jig Review: Fletch Three Vanes at Once
Bohning Tower Jig review: fletching three vanes at 120 degrees, straight, offset and helical arms, clamps and centring pins, shaft sizes, and how to use it.
June 4, 2025 · 6 min read
TrainingPaper Tuning for Left-Handed Archers
Paper tuning for a left-handed archer: a mirrored tear chart, why left and right tears flip, the same vertical-first order, and mistakes to avoid.
Updated October 8, 2026 · 5 min read
