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.

THE THRILL OF THE CHASE

PETERSEN’S BOWHUNTING

CHOOSING YOUR SPOTS • We practice and prepare, but sometimes we also need a little luck.

WHITETAIL ACCOUNTING 101 • Estimating your deer population is easy, if you know the basics.

OVER-THE-TOP PRE-SEASON PREP • Start now to ensure you make the shot when it counts come fall.

THUMB-TRIGGER RELEASE AIDS • Proper technique and form for shooting with your new release.

TIP OF THE MONTH

BARNETT GETS HYPER FOR 2021 • The new Hyper Series crossbows combine speed, power and accuracy for lethal results.

SHOOTING IN THE RAIN • Stay on target when the drops keep coming!

THE SPECS

BOWTECH SOLUTION • ‘Comfort’ and ‘Performance’ give shooters two bows in one.

FOUR TO SCORE! • THIS QUARTET OF BIG BULLS IS AMONG THE LARGEST TAKEN IN 2020

GOING AT IT FOR ELK • A SOLO MISSION IN A LOW-ODDS UNIT PROVIDES A WAPITI NUT WITH INTENSE ELK ACTION.

BOW-MOUNTED DECOYS FOR ELK

ALL GOOD THINGS… • A BACKCOUNTRY ELK-HUNTING VETERAN

Give ’Em the SILENT TREATMENT • THERE’S MORE THAN ONE WAY TO BAG A BULL!

BACK IN ACTION! • AFTER A FORCED ONE-YEAR HIATUS, WE EVALUATE 14 ALL-NEW MODELS

ONLINE VIDEO EXCLUSIVE!

THREE SURE-FIRE DEER STANDS • Proven Setups That Produce All Season Long

DEER WEEK • Mark Your Calendar!

PRONGHORNS UP HIGH PURSUING IDAHO’S HIGH-COUNTRY ANTELOPE PROVIDES EXCITING THRILLS AND CHALLENGES FOR BOWHUNTERS • Every so often, I develop a vendetta against a hunt, a place or a species.

THE SPECS

PSE EVO EVL 32 • High-end performance and smooth shooting.

SPEED & ENERGY

STAN PERFEX RESISTANCE: FIND YOUR PERFECT RELEASE • BOOST YOUR ACCURACY with a tension-activated release aid.

A SUPER SADDLE-HUNTING TANDEM • I’LL CONFESS, I’m a bit of an adventurer — I like to explore new country and hunt new areas.

NEW GEAR

MOM • Her love knows no bounds, even in the outdoors.