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What Size Freezer Should You Use For Elk?

You did it. You successfully harvested an elk! Now, after field dressing, skinning, quartering, and finally transporting your prized game to your home, it’s time to store all that elk. Let’s hope your freezer is big enough! Now, admittedly this is something you should consider before your next elk hunt. That’s what this article is …

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What are Arrows Shot from Untuned Bows likely to do?

Accuracy. You need consistent accuracy if you want to have any success bowhunting. You want your arrows to fly true. You must ensure that your bow is tuned correctly and that your arrows perfectly match your setup. You don’t want an untuned bow messing up your arrow flight!  Arrows shot from untuned bows will likely …

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How To String A Recurve Bow

If you are a fan of traditional archery or are looking to take a trip down memory lane, temporarily putting your compound bow down in favor of a recurve bow, you probably realize stringing such a bow is a way of life. Stringing a bow is a fundamental skill of recurve and longbow archery. The …

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Hunting Regulations For Every State Clickable Map

How to Use? Easy! Just click on your state and you will be redirected to the state hunting regulations. And here is a plain list too. Just click on any state – you will be redirected. Also, read our article about the draw weight requirements for elk hunting. Hunting and Wildlife Regulations for each State …

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Ozonics HR-230 Scent Elimination Device [Review]

Human scent is one of the top reasons deer and other game get spooked and scared away. Hunters purchase many products to keep their scent off of their clothes and body with the hope of gaining a few yards on their mark. Special detergents, dryer sheets, body washes, shampoos, and more are marketed to remove …

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Southland Archery Supply SAS Scorpii Review

The SAS Scorpii is a bow you should consider if you’re looking for an affordable entry-level model. Despite its affordable price, it’s a pretty high-quality bow capable of performing well in most situations. When you read any Southland Archery Supply SAS Scorpii review, you will likely hear about its compact size. The compact size makes …

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Hoyt Alphamax 32 Specs

Hoyt is one of the leading names in premier hunting bows, including the Alphamax 32. When it came out, Hoyt called the Alphamax 32 “The Bow That Smokes Them All,” and it offers impressive maneuverability and function and is well-balanced with a smooth release. The lightweight, compact Alphamax 32 was meant to serve as a …

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Is It Illegal To Shoot A Bow And Arrow In Your Backyard

It is only natural for any archer to enjoy shooting their bow as much as possible. After all, archery is an endeavor that gets in your blood and becomes a way of life, warranting endless hours of practice and fine-tuning of equipment. This often leads to a desire to practice whenever and wherever possible, including …

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Our Guide: Bow Hunting Small Game

Although many archers hunt big game species such as deer, elk, and bear every year, far fewer individuals capitalize upon the numerous small game bowhunting opportunities. Small-game bowhunting has several benefits and can be extremely enjoyable. Small game bow hunting greatly extends your opportunity to go afield. This is because most states offer small game …

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How To Identify Trees That Deer Love

When you’re crouched down as you hunt, it’s easy for all trees to look alike. But deers love a variety of different trees, and there are ways of telling them apart. Part of being a good bowhunter is learning to read your environment and know where deer are more likely to be found. 18 Trees …

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Is it Legal to Hunt with a Recurve Bow?

I was recently asked if it is legal to use a recurve bow to hunt deer and other game animals. Generally speaking, yes, it is perfectly legal to hunt with a recurve bow! The answer also depends upon where you live and if it’s archery season. You may legally use a recurve or compound bow …

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What Grain Broadhead Should I use for Deer?

Bowhunters typically use broadheads with a weight of 100 grains. No matter if you’re using mechanical broadheads or fixed blade broadheads, the 100-grain range will cover them all. For deer, 100-grain heads are plenty. But isn’t it obvious that heavier grains penetrate better? Why not go for 125-grain instead? What you should ask yourself is, …

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Best Thumb Release for Hunting

One of the most challenging aspects of hunting with a bow is achieving precision accuracy. While consistent practice helps, bow hunting has an additional challenge of extreme finger fatigue due to pulling, holding, and releasing the drawstring. BEST OVERALL Highly Adjustable 5 Color Choices LH & RH check price Of course, not all releases are …

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The Best Bowhunting Beanies in 2023

The hunting beanie is kind of a tradition for many hunters, adventurers, and even people just out chopping more wood for the fireplace. As heat escapes from the head the easiest, keeping it covered should be the priority in places where the temperatures often drop suddenly. Not all beanies are made alike. Some use a …

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PSE ARCHERY Oryx 68″ Longbow Review

Precision Shooting Equipment offers an awesome longbow. The Oryx 68″. Not only is PSE currently the largest privately-owned archery equipment manufacturer but is also located in the USA. Since 1970 PSE constantly pushes innovation and holds more than 20 patents for bow-design and archery products. The Oryx longbow is crafted from selected woods, available for …

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Minimum Draw Weight for Elk Per State 2023

With the elk hunting season on the horizon, hunters gear up, their minds buzzing with preparations and decisions, chief among them: which state to hunt in. Each state and province casts its rules in the tapestry of the hunt, especially when it comes to minimum draw weight requirements for big game. For elk, these thresholds …

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How To Tell if a Compound Bow is Left or Right Handed

For those who are new to the sport of archery, choosing the right bow can be quite intimidating. The process of making such a decision is often tedious and filled full of factors that must be carefully considered. One such decision is that of whether to purchase a right hand or left-handed bow. Physical Differences …

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How To Adjust Draw Weight On A Compound Bow

Overall, compound bows tend to be fairly technical pieces of equipment. However, any savvy individual armed with basic knowledge regarding how a compound bow functions can make minor adjustments to their bow without the need to visit an archery shop. One such adjustment is that which pertains to your bow’s draw weight. If you have …

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What Is Hand Shock And Does It Matter?

There is great interest in hand shock, so here is a guide on what this is, what they can do about it, and, most importantly, how hand shock can affect your shooting. How much force you will feel can vary depending on several factors. Let’s dive right into it by looking at some major causes …

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Best Archery Chest Guards Hands-On Review

Ever wondered how to keep your archery shots on point while avoiding the sting of a bowstring slap? Our comprehensive chest guard roundup review gathered the top contenders, including the Easton Diamond Chest Guard and more. Discover their features, benefits, and how they stack against each other. Join us on a journey of archery excellence …

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Amazing 3D Archery Shots

Put away your PS4 and those VR goggles. Though it’s an understandable conclusion, 3D archery shoots have nothing to do with the latest game tech. The sport requires that you get out of the armchair and get into the woods. The sport physically challenges you to improve hand/eye coordination and upper body strength. It does …

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State By State Hunting Data in the USA: Hunting Statistics 2020

When it comes to hunting, it’s always worthwhile to know the different statistics for each of the U.S. Indeed, hunting is a massive industry and brings in substantial amounts of income for the country; therefore, the statistics behind the industry are absolutely worth knowing.  What’s more, being aware of the total stats can also provide …

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PSE Archery Brute NXT RTS Compound Bow

PSE Archery Brute NXT RTS Compound Bow [review]

PSE Archery has done it again. The New Brute NXT RTS Compound Bow adds to their collection of high-speed compound bows with an excellent package product. PSE Archery is a name to be trusted, especially since tons of patents in the compound bow industry come from them. This new PSE Archery bow is relatively cost-efficient …

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Our Equipment Section

Welcome to our equipment reviews and guides page! Our goal is to provide you with accurate, hands-on reviews of the best accessories on the market. If we can’t do an actual hands-on review or the product cannot be tested in person, we will research all the options to ensure you have enough information to make …

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Our Recurve Bow Section

Welcome to our recurve bow reviews and guides page! Our goal is to provide you with accurate reviews and buying guides of the best bows on the market. Even if the product cannot be tested in person, we will research all the options in order to ensure you have enough information to make an educated …

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Our Compound Bow Section

Welcome to our compound bow reviews and guides page! Our goal is to provide accurate, hands-on reviews of the best bows on the market. If we can’t do an actual hands-on review, we will research your options for you to have all of the information needed before making your purchase. We already have a wide …

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9 Strength and Conditioning Exercises for Archery

Archery is a relaxing, calming sport, but one that requires incredible strength of mind and body. As you focus on your target, clear your head, and ready for the release, you activate numerous muscles throughout your body that need regular training. Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned archer, incorporating archery strength …

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My Barebow Journey – First Steps

I always was fascinated by barebow archery. I have been binge-watching barebow contests for the last few months – be it Field, 3-D, or Target Archery. It´s awesome to see how good you can get with basically not much more than just a bow! I finally got myself a takedown recurve bow! You are probably …

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