Bowhunting Articles Archives

Straight Shot: Frank Addington Jr. Is Back

Frank Addington Jr. is excited to be back writing for Bowhunting.Net. Here’s his first Straight Shot blog!

Shed Hunting Tips For More Success

Shed hunting is an absolute riot, and a great way to beat cabin fever. Not only is it a great excuse to get outside, but it’s a great time to invade bedding areas with little or no consequence while formulating a plan for the next season.

Learn How A Whitetail Deer Eye Works

by Wade Nolan

Wade Nolan dissects and discusses the eyes of a whitetail deer and how they work. Good information for any bowhunter to know.

Avoid These 5 Turkey Hunting Mistakes

by Bowhunting.Net

Here are 5 common turkey hunting mistakes you should avoid making to give you a better chance of bagging that ol’ longbeard.

Ted Nugent’s Last Hunt with Fred Bear

by Ted Nugent

On the last hunt, Fred Bear told Ted Nugent how much he appreciated that he was standing up for hunting and gun rights, and to keep doing exactly what I was doing.

Techniques for Defeating a Whitetail’s Nose

by Steve Bartylla

Use these odor control techniques and you will have more bowhunting success in the whitetail woods!

8 Important Bowhunting Tips for Beginners

by Bowhunting.Net

Just getting started in bowhunting? Here are few valuable tips that may help you get started correctly.

The Ultimate Shed Hunting Guide For Beginners

by Bowhunting.Net

Shed hunting is quickly gaining popularity as an excuse to scout new hunting grounds. This pastime hobby dates back to prehistoric times, but still remains relevant today for good reasons.

Fred Bear: Facts You Might Not Know

by M.R. James

This March 5 would have been the 116th birthday of the immortal, legendary Fred Bear. M.R., one of the many admirers of Papa Bear reflects on the man that was the heart and soul of bowhunting.

The 2nd Rut: How It’s Different

by Robert Hoague

Robert Hoague explains how is the 2nd deer rut is different than the peak rutting period in Texas.

Fred Lutger Finds The Rare 1878 Peck & Snyder Broadhead

by Fred Lutger

As I traveled over the years and picked up broadheads and other collectibles everywhere I stopped, one of the items I collected was a very old arrow with an Indian trader point and carved horn nock. Little did I know how important this old broadhead was.

Archery Muscles and Exercises from Bowfit

by Dave Cole

Great archery hunters not only scout and do their homework before the season, but, more importantly, they constantly prepare themselves mentally and physically for the shot.