“bowhunter”

Whether a backcountry or tree-stand hunter, securely packing and carrying one's bow can be among the most frustrating of a bowhunter's tasks afield.

Ever supportive of our Second Amendment freedoms and hunting heritage, avid bowhunter and Wisconsin congressman Paul Ryan drew overwhelming support Oct. 29 to become the new speaker of the U.S House of Representatives.

After purchasing an over-the-counter archery-elk tag for an area near Gunnison, Colo., Florida resident Trevor Brown experienced quite the high-country initiation for a first-time bowhunter.

The last couple of years the archery industry hasn't coughed up truckloads of innovative new products that will make a difference in either your ability to place an accurate arrow on target, or be a more successful bowhunter.

Resident hunter Tammy Miller broke the state record with a 931-pound bull sporting a 53-3/4-inch spread.

Conceived to deliver pinnacle ScentLok technologies and performance, BE:1 Bowhunter Elite Series products provide everything from base layers; to early-season, midseason and late-season outerwear; to warmth-on-demand thermal pieces, accessories and ozone-storage solutions.

It’s never too late to become a bowhunter, and getting started is easier than you think. Here’s how to go about the process, including bow selection and fit, broadhead selection, practice drills and crucial hunting techniques.

Being a dyed-in-the-wool bowhunter means I am always worried about something smelling me. This is not something that needs telling to serious predator guys, but just a way of explaining how, many moons ago I started using Wildlife Research Center’s Scent Killer scent-eliminating sprays, shower products and laundry soaps.