“Tag: Archery Bow”

Most hunters buy bows by going to their local archery pro shop, picking out a bow, and then having the professional adorn it with expensive accessories. Like most other retail products, you’ll pay more for this personalized service, but in most cases you can be assured of a personalized fit. However, if you’ve owned a bow before or you’ve done your research and know exactly what model and size bow you’re after, you can save money by purchasing a package bow from a big box store or mail order operation.

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.

With a 190-pound draw weight and a 13-inch powerstroke that launches a 400-grain arrow at 390 fps with 135 ft.-lbs. of kinetic energy, the Ravin R9 is one of the fastest and most powerful crossbows on the market. With an axle-to-axle width of just 6 inches when cocked, it's also one of the most compact.

Our man admits the mistakes he has made over a lifetime of bowhunting so you can avoid them when setting up your rig for this season.

Eighteen-year-old Guner Womack recently killed a buck on family-owned property in Pawnee County that will likely become the new Oklahoma state record.

On Feb. 15, the Pope and Young Club convened a special panel of judges in Chatfield, Minn., for a potential new world-record Rocky Mountain goat.

On Feb. 8, during the Great American Outdoors Show, the Pope and Young Club convened a special panel of judges for a potential world-record black bear.