bowhunting Archives

Dead Quiet: Mathews Phase4 Bow’s New Limbs, Improved ‘Bridge-Lock’ System Add Stealth to Your Hunt

Chris Bee spent much of last year shooting the Phase4 bow. We asked him to walk us through the design details as well as his…

The Best Bow Sights for Hunting in 2023

Finding the right bow sight for you can be an uphill battle. Not to worry — we’ve broken down our top picks of bow sights…

Written by Josh Kirchner June 22, 2023

Browning Envy Hunting Blind Review: Standing Tall in the Woods

The Browning Envy allows space and concealment for hunters to stand and shoot when looking to fill their next tag.

Written by Zach Burton June 07, 2023

Cam Hanes Faces Harsh Realities of Bowhunting in ‘Once We Were Wolves’

Bowhunting is an art, not a science. ‘Once We Were Wolves’ dives into what happens when it doesn’t go to plan and everything suddenly changes.

Written by Rachelle Schrute May 24, 2023

The Best Archery Targets of 2023

A good archery target is one of your tickets to consistent accuracy with a bow and arrow. Here are our picks for the best archery…

Written by Josh Kirchner April 17, 2023

The Best Bow Cases of 2023

Safely transporting your bow from point A to point B can mean the difference in hitting what you’re aiming at and not. Here are our…

Written by Josh Kirchner January 30, 2023

Watch This Famous Snowboarder Find Bowhunting in Search for Meaning

If you associated big-mountain snowboarding with bowhunting before this video, you were a few long strides ahead of me.

Written by Sam Anderson December 09, 2022

Hunting Mountain Goats With Adam Foss: A Mathews V3X Year in Review

Adam Foss is a Mathews team shooter, avid hunter, and storyteller. He told us all about his experience hunting mountain goats with the V3X bow.

Carter Like Mike II Release Review: The Best of the Best

A simple design that delivers exceptional results, the Carter Like Mike II is a workhorse of an archery release aid.

Written by Josh Kirchner October 25, 2022

The Danger of Lost Arrows: Another Hunter Impaled in CO County

A Colorado hunter had to be airlifted after he was wounded by a lost arrow left in the wilderness.

Written by Andrew Marshall October 11, 2022

Watch Mathews Veteran Joel Maxfield Try to Close Out a Bowhunting Super Slam

To complete his Super Slam, Mathew veteran Joel Maxfield heads to the Alaskan wilderness in search of a brown bear.

‘Chasing Perfection’ Explores the Journey To Archery Greatness

Become 1 and Prime Archery dive into that quest for perfection from the perfect bow to the perfect shot in its latest film, Chasing Perfection.

Written by Rachelle Schrute September 07, 2022

The Art of Spot-and-Stalk Bowhunting

Getting close to animals with a bow and arrow is no easy feat. Spot-and-stalk bowhunting is an art form that few will ever master.

Written by Josh Kirchner August 30, 2022

Outstanding Accuracy, Devastating Results: Evolution Outdoors Jekyll Broadhead Review

In a sea of broadheads to choose from, the Jekyll from Evolution Outdoors is a blade that easily rises to the top.

Written by Josh Kirchner August 29, 2022

Build the Ultimate Mission Crossbow Setup With These Accessories

Customizing your crossbow offers a personalized shooting experience with the potential for greater long-distance accuracy.

Mathews Archery Reminder: It’s Time to Prep for Hunting Season

Follow these tips from Mathews Archery to prepare your bow and yourself for a successful bowhunting season.

Archery Bullseyes, Full Freezers: Victory VAP TKO Arrow Review

Victory Archery is the undisputed carbon arrow experts. Its VAP TKO Arrow line is as good as it gets for micro-diameter carbon arrows.

Written by Josh Kirchner July 20, 2022

Mathews Streamlines the V3X With New Sights & Compact Quivers

The Mathews V3X hunting bow has a long riser to axle-to-axle ratio, new cams, sights, and an updated line of quivers.

Mathews’ New V3 Broke the Compact Stability Paradigm: Here’s How

Mathews says its new bow platform will give hunters increased stability in a more compact frame than previous models. We talked with its designer to…

Written by Sponsored Post November 17, 2020

5 Archery Targets for the Backyard

Novice and professional archers alike must practice to maintain, improve, and fine-tune their skills. When access to an archery range is out of reach, turning…

Written by Ian Standard September 29, 2020

Buying a New Compound Bow? Make It Custom

Planning on buying a new bow? Try your custom ideas on myriad bows with the Mathews Custom Bow Builder and explore the possibilities.

Written by Sponsored Post August 21, 2020

5 Ways to Prepare for Fall Hunts

Hunting lottery results are steadily coming out, and there are fewer than 100 days until the archery hunting season starts in some states. Here’s how…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri May 15, 2020

Arrows for Compound Archery: Easton Taper T64 FMJ Field Test

Easton’s latest FMJ incarnation promises stealth and accuracy. And it’s got the price tag to prove it.

Written by Jace Bauserman March 04, 2020

2020 Mathews VXR Review: A Bow That’s Plain Fun to Shoot

It was the beginning of fall hunting when Mathews teased and then launched its newest addition, the VXR, calling it the strongest and most stable…

Written by Zach Burton February 07, 2020

Best Bows of 2020: Top Flagship Compounds From ATA

GearJunkie staff scoured the floors of the Archery Trade Association trade show looking at the newest flagship compound bows of 2020. These are our favorites from the…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri January 16, 2020