Bowhunting with a Bear Domain bow, and Carbon Express Mayhem arrows (Montac G5 100g arrowhead). This was taken September 2017 in Western Washington while I was out deer hunting. Although I didn’t get a deer this trip, I still have late archery season which starts November in Washington. *Photo courtesy of Robert McCartney
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Bowhunting | Nockturnal Lighted Nocks
Of all the equipment a bow hunter utilizes, among the most overlooked items are nocks. A nock sits on the tail of an arrow and connects the arrow to the draw string. When you buy your arrows for bow hunting, there are standard nocks on the arrow (non-lighting). For most hunters, that is what they continue to use. But an […]
Prepping for Bow Hunting
Hopefully you had a successful hunt last year, or at the least, had some fun out in the woods. If you are anything like me, once the season is over all your gear ends up in a state of chaos. Regardless of whether you are a seasoned hunter, or just starting out, these tips can […]
Hunting report: Learning the hard way
Day 1 This is the first year that I tried hunting Elk with a bow. I was surprised at just how different it was to deer hunting. Elk are always on the move, eventually they may circle back to an area they use, but you need to be much more active to find them. So […]
Bowhunting Deer in Washington State
Bowhunting season is right around the corner. Make your preparations now. My previous hunting season started off in the rain. I was disappointed. I enjoyed the evenings sitting in front of a fire, relaxing after a long day hunting. However, the disappointment quickly evaporated as I was presented with my first opportunity at a deer […]
Choosing a Tree Stand
There are four basic types of tree stands: climbing stands, hang-on stands, ladder stands, and homemade stands. Here are the pros and cons of each.
How to Prepare for the Archery Range
Hitting the archery range is vital before the hunting season begins. Follow some simple steps to get you prepared for your next bowhunting adventure.
Bowhunting: Day-Hunt Essentials
I prefer to have some vacation time set aside for bowhunting season. Unfortunately, sometimes I fail to harvest a deer during the “scheduled” time and have to keep trying on my days off. When I am not staying overnight, I refer to these hunts as day hunts. The goal is to get a full day of […]
Bowhunting: My First Harvest
It was finally here. Deer season. Hours of scouting and practicing were complete; it was time to do this for real. My buddy Dan and I set out the day before the season opened up and set up camp on national forrest land (free to hunt!). Dan had an archer’s block that we used to make sure […]
Bowhunting: Starting Out
I started this series with an article titled, “Why Bowhunting?” Now that you know why I started bowhunting, I thought we could starting going over some of the steps needed to get you actually harvesting game. So you decided to become a bow hunter. Now, it’s time to go over some gear. I am not a brand-name guy; […]