Idaho Whitetails: Slips & Success by Scott Haugen, Editor Western Whitetail The very first whitetail buck I ever saw in Idaho still, to this day, remains one of the biggest I’ve seen in the state. My camera man, Bret Stuart, and I, were perched in a pair of treestands, high in a big Ponderosa pine. The buck never got within bow range, and we just watched as the high, … [Read more...] about Idaho Whitetails: Slips & Success
Early Season Whitetails
Whitetails Across America 2016
Whitetails Across America: What’s in store for whitetail hunting 2016? by Dana R. Rogers, Editor Whitetail Territory Years ago, I used to “Chase the Rut;” I’d load up my pickup with supplies, stands, decoys, bow, and all the gear it would hold. I would spend several weeks hunting in three different states; and though taxing, I had the time of my life. I might find myself … [Read more...] about Whitetails Across America 2016
Idaho Early Season Success
Idaho Early Season Success by Tim Neal Being from Arizona when someone says whitetail, I immediately think of our little gray, desert whitetail, the Coues deer. The Coues deer is one of my favorite species to hunt, but spending portions of the last several summers and falls in Idaho, I now pay more attention to our other whitetail deer. I don't claim to be a whitetail … [Read more...] about Idaho Early Season Success
Bloodsport Arrow Shafts
EXCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGIES MAKE BLOODSPORT SHAFTS THE BEST YOU CAN BUY If you're a bowhunter, you've probably heard the buzz about Bloodsport arrows and how they're shaking up the archery industry. While much of the focus has been on the revolutionary Blood Ring™ feature, Bloodsport is quietly making the most durable and accurate shafts available, thanks to several exclusive … [Read more...] about Bloodsport Arrow Shafts
MATHEWS® INTRODUCES 2016 HALON™
MATHEWS® INTRODUCES 2016 HALON™ Sparta, Wisconsin–Built on Crosscentric™ Cam technology, the 2016 HALON™ delivers hardhitting energy with the consistent accuracy you’ve come to expect from Mathews®. Inspired by No Cam™ technology, the HALON’s all-new CrossCentric™ Cam employs a partially concentric string payout to produce a stealthy draw and delivers speeds up to 353 feet per … [Read more...] about MATHEWS® INTRODUCES 2016 HALON™
In-depth Review: Mathews NOCAM HTR
In-depth Review: Mathews NOCAM HTR This year, Mathews introduced a new, groundbreaking line of bows, unveiling their NO CAM ST™ Technology. Our revolutionary NO CAM ST™ Technology utilizes two circular and concentric string tracks, allowing the string to travel at a constant distance from the center of rotation during the shot cycle. This eliminates the common camming … [Read more...] about In-depth Review: Mathews NOCAM HTR
My First Bow
My First Bow by Macy Spencer It was only a few years back when I first picked up a bow. I first started archery when I met my husband, CJ. We both had little experience with bows, so it was nice to learn beside someone who was also just learning. I find hunting--like most things--is much more enjoyable when doing so with people you care about. So there we were, learning … [Read more...] about My First Bow
Summer Food Plots Made Easy with the Firminator
Summer Food Plots Made Easy with the Firminator Late summer and fall food plots help hunters see more deer during the hunting season. Food plots also supply the deer with nutrition through the cold weather months. Warm-season food plots, however, can be even more important to your deer herd. Summer food plots provide needed nutrition and protein for maximum growth of big … [Read more...] about Summer Food Plots Made Easy with the Firminator
Off-season Trophy Search for Western Whitetails
Off-season Trophy Search for Western Whitetails by Darren Choate When scouting for Western Whitetail, use the available tools to find a trophy buck or two to chase this season--and next. Without a doubt, every hunter dreams of shooting a trophy buck. The bleak truth: not every hunter will convert his or her dream into a reality this fall. In fact, the majority of deer … [Read more...] about Off-season Trophy Search for Western Whitetails
Food Plots & Magic Beans
Food Plots & Magic Beans by Dana R. Rogers Remember the old, often talked about fairy tale about magic, specifically, Jack and the Bean Stalk and his magic beans. The world of whitetail food plotting has often been inundated with different plantings, seeds touted to be that next ‘magic bean’ of sorts. I’m here to tell you that there is NO ‘magic bean,’ unfortunately. I … [Read more...] about Food Plots & Magic Beans