Three Whitetail Traps to Set for Close Shots
Your whitetail hunting location may be as expansive as a national forest or as small as an uncle’s 40-acre woodlot. In either scenario, whitetails have a knack for slipping by just out of shooting range. Whether using a firearm or archery equipment, you do have options to lure whitetails closer. Consider setting a trap this season for your best opportunity at an ethical, in-your-face shot.
Hardware Review: Ravin LR Crossbow
Looking for a new crossbow that packs some serious punch? Look no further than the Ravin LR. Check out Brian McCombie's review of it below.
Bowhunting Increases in Ohio, but a New Restriction Comes to Arizona
A crossbow harvest more than double the number taken by vertical bow in Ohio illustrates why Arizona recently repealed R12-4-216.
First Look: Barnett’s Hyper Raptor T-Rex Crossbow
New for 2025, Barnett has introduced its Hyper Raptor T-Rex, transforming the hunting experience with an Integrated Planetary De-Cocking System.
First Look: Excalibur Hybrid X
Excalibur Crossbow has introduced the Hybrid X, merging Excalibur's recurve durability with an all-new InnerDrive compound cam system.
First Look: Ravin R470 Crossbow
Ravin has announced the brand's most advanced crossbow to date, the R470. Designed to be the most accurate, user-friendly and high-performance crossbow on the market, the R470 combines a compact design with speed, durability and a silent, effortless cocking system.
Killer Instinct introduces Lethal 405HD Crossbow
Killer Instinct Crossbows has introduced the Lethal 405HD Crossbow. Featuring a newly redesigned stock that is shorter and more compact for easy maneuverability, the Lethal 405HD features rubberized styling at all touchpoints, including its forearm, grip and cheek weld
New for 2025: Hawke XB30 Zoom FFP 2-8x36mm Crossbow Scope
Hawke Optics introduces the groundbreaking XB30 Zoom FFP 2-8x36mm—its first crossbow scope featuring a first focal plane (FFP) reticle.
First Look: Ravin LR Crossbow
Ravin, the company that ushered in a new era of crossbow design and performance with the release of the Ravin R9 and its innovative HeliCoil technology, has just introduced what is poised to be their most accurate crossbow to date, the Ravin LR.
First Look: Barnett Wildcat CRX
Barnett has released the Wildcat CRX, a powerful yet quiet crossbow designed to tackle tough game.
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