In the field, and especially while hunting, I rarely carry my bow square. A while back I got into the habit of putting a thin black line at my brace height when I crest my arrows. No matter where I go, or what the weather conditions may be, I always have a fast [...]
Like most of you reading this, I grew up in a traditional bowhunting household. As a kid, my dad would hang deer in the tree to cool as my friends and I would gather around to investigate. Every broken arrow of his would be long enough for me to reuse, and then eventually [...]
George M. wrote: How do you sharpen a single bevel broadhead, or convert a two-sided head into a single bevel? It is practically impossible to remake a two-sided broadhead into a satisfactory single bevel head. It is also more difficult to sharpen a single bevel broadhead that does not have a factory-machined edge. [...]
When Kim Young found the envelopes from Colorado Parks and Wildlife in the mailbox, she casually took them inside to open them and endorse the $2,064 refund checks for unsuccessful nonresident moose applications. She and her husband Craig had both applied for the first time, holding virtually no hope of drawing one. But [...]
I have found that wood handle bows tend to slip and twist in my hand at times. I solved this problem by using Self-Adherent Stretch Athletic Tape on the handle. This is the same stuff my veterinarian uses to secure bandages on my dog’s leg. Stretch Athletic Tape sticks to itself and stays [...]
Recently, while building arrows for my eldest son who kept his promise that he would explore the bowhunting lifestyle after he completed his PhD, I re-read the back of the Judo point package: “CAUTION: Do not launch this arrow toward others. It can be lethal and has been known to kill deer and [...]
15 years ago Clay Hayes converted from a compound bow to a traditional bow. Since then he has become a great resource for woodsmanship and traditional archery information. In this video Clay explains some basic tips including: Proper Back Tension Aiming: Instinctive Vs. Gap Shooting Point On Distance Proper Form [...]
For an inexpensive and quick snow camo, I like to use a Tyvek painter's suit. This is a white coverall-type suit that you can purchase at your local paint store. Just be sure to get one large enough to go over your warm weather clothes. Tyvek is the material used as vapor barrier [...]
It's that time of year to move or hang treestands in our prime locations. Things might have changed since last year and that stand location isn't as promising as it was last season. For properties and locations that allow screw-in treesteps, I've come up with a wrench that is not only handy for [...]
Perhaps the most enjoyable aspect of my long run as Co-editor of this magazine (and yes, I’m still deeply involved although not in that capacity) was working with our fine contributors, many of whom became friends. Some of them were established writers who consistently submitted well-written material on appropriate topics, making my job [...]
