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Bowhunters take note: Here's a look at some of the year's hottest new broadheads.

You’ve found the perfect spot for your treestand, so don’t blow it by being lazy now.

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.

Broadheads, like bullets, are the only objects that actually impart a hunter’s deadly will on game, so their selection, quite literally, is vital. When the arrow leaves the bow, a hunter puts full trust in his broadhead, and because of this, few products arouse such emotion, loyalty and suspicion.

There are few things worse than mortally wounding an animal and failing to find it, and sometimes no amount of preparation can guard against the proverbial “stuff” that happens.

Over the years Jeff Johnston has collected a few pieces of gear that make taking game with a bow slightly easier; others simply make the hunt more enjoyable. Here they are.

Can a foam target really sharpen the edge of your favorite broadhead in a shot or two? Field Editor Jeff Johnston investigates.

Field Editor and BullShooter-in-Chief Jeff Johnston wants to know: Do mechanical broadheads have a different point of impact than their field point brethren?

Hundreds of booths draw thousands of attendees to the Kentucky Expo Center to see the latest and greatest new archery and hunting gear.