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Skip to contentWood, aluminum, or carbon? What broadhead? How about draw weight? Over time, traditionalists will face a long list of choices, some to be decided quickly and others never at all. Beginners will have plenty of time to consider them as they consult books and videos, argue (politely) with friends, listen to veterans, and [...]
Moments shared with loved ones are some of the best parts of life. Enjoy them! Alan and Gabe Altizer share a moment as Gabe takes his second whitetail with a bow. Subscribe to The Stickboys channel for more great hunting videos, and check out their podcast. [...]
The first thing my three-year-old daughter always asks for when I fill a tag, is “soup!” I was lucky enough to take two deer this past deer season and my daughter said, “Let’s make deer soup!” I’d never really used venison in soup before: stew and chili yes, but not soup. So, this [...]
This is very hard for me, but I knew this day would come. Fred passed away peacefully Saturday night with Teresa by his side. Teresa wanted me to thank all you for your prayers, and know that Fred loved our community. He is, and always will be, a major influence on people from [...]
My wife, Linda, sat in her climbing tree stand on the edge of a pine thicket less than 10 yards from a forest service dirt road. The buck scrape to her left was hot with activity. I was across the road in a ground blind, guarding the last few fallen wild apples of [...]
The first year I felt confident enough to take out my longbow, climb up into a tree stand, and attempt to shoot a deer, I found myself rummaging through the closet for anything that would keep me warm and allow me to pull a bow with no clothing restrictions. The best I could [...]
Byron Ferguson helps explain the Archer's Paradox on this Smarter Every Day video. This video helps explain in detail why spine weight is so important, and points out a few fun facts you may (or may not) already know.
The shelf handle is well worn from hundreds—thousands—of arrows being shot off it. The red paint is scratched, and the fiberglass limb tips are a bit worn. Yet, the white Fox head logo still stands out brightly. The bow isn’t brand new anymore, but it still shoots like it is. It has the [...]
The moment of truth has come and gone. You have released the arrow, and the excitement is slowly giving way to guarded optimism as you replay the shot in your mind. You have taken landmarks and stared at the exact spot where you last saw the fleeing deer until you are certain it [...]
A few years ago, Belgium filmmaker Christopher Daly recorded this documentary featuring David and Carolyn Petersen in their home in Colorado, and followed along on his elk hunting trips. Until now the film was only available on DVD, but now it is available on YouTube. It's a gentle film filled with inspiring nature photography [...]
