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 PUBLIC-LAND BROTHERHOOD • BACK IN SEPTEMBER 2016, three buddies and I drove 30-plus hours from Pennsylvania to bow-hunt elk in Colorado’s Unit 231.

Petersen's Bowhunting

TWO-WAY STREET Taking a new hunter afield can be thrilling for both of you. • A PASSIONATE bowhunter’s favorite time of the year is coming. In only a few short months, we’ll be climbing into our stands, hoping for that big chance to come to full draw.

GUT AND SINGLE-LUNG HITS W Understanding anatomy and physiology plays a key role in the recovery process. • IN THE FIRST INSTALLMENT of this series, I addressed cause of death from an arrow-inflicted wound to both the circulatory (blood flow) and ventilation (oxygen) systems.

PART 3 STRING JUMPING • Follow these tips to greatly reduce bow noise at the shot.

THE MIDSUMMER TUNEUP • Try these tweaks for better accuracy.

GET READY! • Thorough preparation is the key to public-land hunting success.

WHERE TO FOCUS — THE PIN OR THE TARGET? • Depending on skill level and experience, one just might yield better results.

THE SPECS

APA BLACK MAMBA 31 • Compact, lightweight and truly innovative!

WHEN THE PUBLIC GOES PRIVATE • Some of America’s Best ‘Public Hunting’ Is Found on Private Ground

INFORMATION OVERLOAD • PHONE-BASED MAPPING APPS GIVE HUNTERS GREAT POWER. BUT WHAT IS THAT DOING TO HUNTING AS A WHOLE?

Public-Land ETIQUETTE • MINDING YOUR MANNERS IS CRUCIAL WHEN BOWHUNTING COMMON GROUND

POINT-BLANK BUCKS • FINDING BOWHUNTING SUCCESS IN EXTREMELY CLOSE QUARTERS

RISK VS. REWARD • The Key to Whitetail Hunting Is Knowing When to Go ‘All In’ on Your Buck.

THE BOWHUNTING JUNKIE • DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A HARDCORE BOWHUNTER?

THE SPECS

SYKD HUNT VINDICATE XVC • Customizable, light and accurate!

SPEED & ENERGY

CBE TREK PRO: A SERIOUSLY GOOD BOW SIGHT

LEICA GEOVID PRO 32: EXCEPTIONAL & COMPACT RANGE-FINDING BINOS

NEW GEAR

THREE DAYS • There's always time for one more elk hunt.