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2017's Top Compound Bows

Here are 2017’s best new compound bows, in no particular order.

Know-How: Be a Deadly Shot

There are great archers, and then there are deadly ones. Great shots might stack a quiver of arrows in the 10-ring at 40 yards; deadly shots stack game in the back of the truck season after season. Both of these guys practice the fundamentals of shooting, but deadly shots realize the woods is not a static archery range.

Hardware: CZ 455 Varmint Thumbhole Fluted

The world has been awash in .22 Long Rifle rimfires for decades, but few have been built as solidly as the new CZ 455 Varmint Thumbhole Fluted bolt-action. This “little twenty-two” is hefty, a “real” rifle with real rifle feel and performance to match.

Know-How: It's All About Shot Placement

Where you hit your prey matters. Field Editor Bryce Towsley takes a closer look at shot placement.

Member's Hunt: Jack Goes to Camp

Young Jack Ellis joined three fellow up-and-coming hunters on a youth turkey hunt in Florida. This is his story.

The Origins Of A Korean Huntress

A Korean-American woman steps outside her comfort zone—and her cultural heritage—to experience an American tradition.

Avoid 5 Common Mistakes

Years of experience teaches hundreds of lessons if you keep an open mind. Of course, it is better to learn those lessons from the mistakes of others so here are five to avoid this season.

Aiming Points on Turkeys

As we head out with our bows to chase spring gobblers, here's a rundown of where to take aim when that bird gets in range.

CCI Segmented Hollow Point

Here's a subsonic .22 LR load from CCI that's death on small game and pests.

12 Crossbow Do's and 3 Don'ts

Crossbow hunting has continued to rise in popularity across the country. Ready to get involved? Here are 12 things you should do—as well as three you shouldn't.

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