Scores of bowhunters have learned the hard way that gobblers aren’t easy targets. Besides being incredibly wary, the bird has an anatomy that is often misunderstood. Knowing when to draw and where to aim will greatly elevate your odds this spring.
Is it hunting, or is it fishing? To our writer, bowfishing is more like hunting for fish with a bow, but whatever you call it, nearly all sportsmen agree it’s wildly fun. Just don’t assume it’s easy.
These days, it’s all the rage to see an animal, range it with a laser rangefinder, run some calculations on a smartphone ballistic app, and twirl the dial on the scope before shooting—but there’s good reason to avoid doing so.
Hunters often admit the real work—dressing, skinning, processing—begins once the animal is down. But when your quarry is a rabbit, it can be a quick job.
While we'll probably never be able to see in the dark without the aid of expensive electronics, there are a few ways we can optimize natural night vision for low-light scenarios.
Sheriff Jim Wilson didn't think a professional instructor could teach him anything about hunting rifles that I he didn't already know. Then he went to Gunsite Academy.