Petersen's Bowhunting

Petersen's Bowhunting is the source for the tactics, tools, and techniques necessary for successful bowhunting. Get practical shooting tips and useful information on archery, equipment tests, clothing, and product evaluations.

MY TRAIL-CAM ADDICTION • SMOKERS wake up each morning thinking about their first cigarette, and caffeine addicts awake thinking about their first cup of coffee.

Petersen's Bowhunting

LEARNING THE HARD WAY • It pays to listen to advice from veteran bowhunters.

MANAGEMENT BASICS, PART 3 OF 3 WHITETAILS BY THE NUMBERS • Fawn recruitment rate is key to success.

BOWHUNTING MULLIGANS • Things I’d do differently if there were do-overs in a bowhunter’s life.

PART 3 THUMB-TRIGGER RELEASE AIDS • Start with these simple steps when trying your new handheld release.

A CHANGE OF PACE • Check out other game to fill the gaps between deer hunting seasons.

FIND YOUR FOCUS • Try these tips for getting your head in the game.

THE SPECS

MATHEWS V3 27 • A fast, compact, high-performance bow.

THE ONE

TREVON'S EQUIPMENT LIST

MULE DEER & MOTHER NATURE • WHEN HUNTING THE BACKCOUNTRY, WINTER WEATHER CAN BE A BLESSING OR A CURSE

UNEXPECTED Success • A FAILED ELK HUNT ENDS WITH A SURPRISING TWIST

STAY CONNECTED • MAXIMIZE THE BENEFITS OF CELLULAR TRAIL CAMERAS

KEEPING YOU YOU ‘IN THE KNOW ‘IN THE KNOW’ ’ • AS PERFORMANCE RISES AND PRICES FALL, 2021 IS THE YEAR TO JUMP ON THE WIRELESS TRAIL-CAM BANDWAGON

CLICK ON & TUNE-IN • SPOTLIGHT ON CELL CAMS

CELLULAR CAMERAS IN FA IR-CHASE HUNTING • HOW MUCH TECHNOLOGY IS TOO MUCH?

THE STATE OF CELL CAM REGULATIONS

THE SPECS

HOYT VENTUM 30 • Fast, smooth shooting and hard hitting!

PURPOSE-BUILT FROM PACK IN TO LOAD OUT • FINDING THE PERFECT pack for backcountry bowhunting is no easy task. On one hand, you want maximum comfort and lightweight construction that make it easy to trek many miles in pursuit of game.

AMERICAN MADE FOR AMERICAN HUNTERS • THERE’S A NEW brand forging a new path in hunting apparel with an all-out dedication to quality and a unique commitment to design, test and manufacture every product — from raw materials right down to the final stitch in every garment — right here in the USA.

EXTREME ACCURACY IN YOUR HAND! • WHETHER YOU’RE PERCHED on stand overlooking the deer woods or on a spot-and-stalk hunt, chances are you’ll need to haul a variety of gear with you. Hence, having quality equipment that is also lightweight and compact is very important.

NEW GEAR

INNOCENCE Exploring the wilderness ignites a lifelong passion. • AS SOON AS I graduated high school, my dad made sure I wasn’t going to have time to learn how to be a deadbeat.