First Day Coues by Conrad Sheley My hunt began in January 2016. I love chasing Coues deer during the rut and I've taken three Pope and Young bucks doing just that. This year was different; I wasn’t hunting alone, my wife, son, and father decided that they also wanted to archery hunt the January rut. I made the decision that if I didn’t find a giant buck in January, I would … [Read more...] about First Day Coues
Deer Hunting
A Whitetail Plan
A Whitetail Plan “I love it when a well-laid out plan comes together!” by Darren Choate, Editor In Chief As I prepared for the 12-hour trip to Oklahoma facing me the next day, I happened to check my Facebook feed. Greg Allen, owner of Bend of the River Outfitters in western Oklahoma had just uploaded several trail-camera pictures of bucks on his leased properties. Every … [Read more...] about A Whitetail Plan
Field Judging Whitetail: Don’t Forget Your Fractions
Field Judging Whitetail: Don't Forget Your Fractions by Darren Choate Two days after Thanksgiving, I was able to harvest a nice Coues Whitetail buck--the complete story will be out soon. On the first day of the hunt, I passed up what I thought was an 80-inch buck. My son, Colton, who field judged the buck at closer to 100-inches thought I was crazy. Of course, I had just … [Read more...] about Field Judging Whitetail: Don’t Forget Your Fractions
Maximum Arrow Efficiency: Build Your Arrow for Success
Maximum Arrow Efficiency: Build Your Arrow for Success Search for maximum arrow efficiency in your arrow. by Paeton Keller Finding the perfect arrow setup can be critical in achieving success on the range as well as in the field. Factors such as weight (GPI), size, and arrow components have large effects on your bow’s performance as well as the lethality of your arrow. An … [Read more...] about Maximum Arrow Efficiency: Build Your Arrow for Success
Mathews Introduces 2017 Hunting Line
Mathews® Introduces 2017 Hunting Line Sparta, Wisconsin – After an extremely successful year with the 2016 HALON®, Mathews introduces its 2017 hunting line with three new offerings featuring the highly efficient and powerful CROSSCENTRIC™ cam: HALON® 32, AVAIL™ and STOKE™. "This year is all about expansion of our CROSSCENTRIC cam technology," said Matt McPherson, Owner and … [Read more...] about Mathews Introduces 2017 Hunting Line
Styrka Rifle Scope
Your Styrka Rifle Scope: Easy Adjustments Make For a Better Hunt You can't fill your deer or elk tag if you can't see the deer or elk. So you purchased a Styrka rifle scope. Smart move! But, as with any optic, a few adjustments can make all the difference between a successful hunt and one that leaves you shaking your head. So, once your Styrka rifle scope is mounted, … [Read more...] about Styrka Rifle Scope
On Our Own on the Arizona Strip
On Our Own on the Arizona Strip by Armando J. Ruiz I couldn’t believe it happened. We had applied for the coveted Arizona Strip, and we drew tags. I was beyond disbelief; yet, I was excited beyond words for the opportunity to chase giant mule deer bucks in one of the best units in North America. Before the Hunt We had exactly four weeks from the time we were … [Read more...] about On Our Own on the Arizona Strip
OK? Okay, Time for a New Arrow
OK? Okay, Time for a New Arrow by Darren Choate After having hunted antelope--unsuccessfully--in Arizona, my next hunt will be an archery whitetail hunt in Oklahoma with Bend of the River Outfitters. I will still be using my Mathews Halon 6, but I have scraped my speedy antelope arrow for a more efficient, energy arrow. For this hunt, I was looking for something that will … [Read more...] about OK? Okay, Time for a New Arrow
Idaho Whitetails: Slips & Success
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
Canyon Coolers: The Mule
Introducing Canyon Coolers Newest Addition to the Adventure Series: The Mule The Easiest Way to Get From the Truck to the Boat Ramp is on Wheels Getting your ice cold food and drinks, or fresh bait, from the truck to the boat ramp has never been easier with the new super durable and ultra-tough Mule cooler from Canyon Coolers. Outfitted with two hard-wearing 6-inch … [Read more...] about Canyon Coolers: The Mule