Author: NA Bow Hunter Staff

What’s up? Treestands in the trees! We’ve taken a look at models new and old, ladder and hang-on and more to bring you the scoop on the current market offerings and even a few of their accessories. BIG GAME TREESTANDS We spoke to Chris Dunkin about three GSM brands that specialize in treestands: Big Game, Hawk and Muddy. Starting off with Big Game, the Hunter HD 1.5 single ladder stand is built as a higher-end economy stand with an array of qualities for a budget-minded price of $299.99. This stand has a 350-pound weight rating and an 18.5-foot height. A…

Designed and engineered by industry leader TenPoint, Wicked Ridge Crossbows NEW Raider 400 De-Cock crossbow featuring the revolutionary ACUdraw De-Cock™ and D1™ Trigger is now shipping. The lowest-priced safe de-cocking crossbow on the market, the ultra-lightweight Raider 400 De-Cock combines the convenience of de- cocking and speeds up to 400 feet-per-second at unheard of pricing under $800. The NEW ACUdraw De-Cock silent cocking and safe de-cocking system features the company’s Auto-Brake Gear System that eliminates the potential of losing control which can lead to injury or costly bow damage during the de-cocking process. While de-cocking with the ACUdraw De-Cock, the…

Easton’s 100 Year History Shows in New Carbon Legacy Arrow Traditional shooters will want to check out the Easton Carbon Legacy. The new Legacy builds on Easton’s 100- year tradition of making the world’s finest archery tackle. When Doug Easton first began his archery company in 1922, he started out making handcrafted wood arrows and longbows one at a time in his small workshop. Each arrow featured Doug’s own signature cresting applied to the finest hand-selected cedar shafting. Today’s traditional Legacy is a nod to Doug’s meticulous commitment to crafting the finest traditional equipment available in that era. The Legacy…

Bowhunters are unique individuals who are hardy, hearty and full of vigor. They scout hard and practice often to ensure they harvest their quarry ethically and respectfully. They’re also proud of their heritage and traditions, which are passed down from previous generations. The bowhunting community is strong, passionate and tightly knit. It’s also about to become much stronger and more visible thanks to a new conservation organization called Bowhunters United. About Bowhunters United BU is a national bowhunting organization striving to build a strong future for current and potential bowhunters. BU also encourages members to become mentors, informed conservationists, better…

List of the 25 Best Broadhead Brands to Help You Choose The broadhead market is one of varied options. It can be astounding how much there is to choose from in order to fulfill the needs of your particular hunting setup and preferences. We’ve gathered here a selection of broadheads of all shapes, sizes, blade counts, and designs, from the fixed to the mechanical to the hybrid. Some are shiny new releases while others have stood the test of time as classics. At the end of the day, the only one who can decide which broadhead fits the situation is…

Temperatures drop, winds howl, and snow falls, transforming many hunters into football tans. Remember, every seven-year-old Boone & Crocket buck had to survive its hunting season as a six-year-old. We all dream of that once-in-a-lifetime deer and sometimes it happens in the fourth quarter. With greatly reduced hunting pressure in late season, deer return to normal routines, primarily bedding and feeding. Any uncut agricultural field becomes a deer magnet and snow cover makes finding trails and large tracks quite easy. In some areas, yearling does come into heat, igniting mating activity that makes bucks vulnerable to rattling, grunting and other…

As a dedicated whitetail conservationist, wildlife biologist and big game hunter, I have had the pleasure of managing winter whitetails for more than 25 years. From deeryard operations in the mountains of Quebec, to counting ‘pellet groups’ in Central Ontario as part of a Fish & Wildlife program, to today managing my own backyard program in the National Capital Region. You might say managing winter whitetails is a pet project of mine, and an activity I take quite seriously! Backyard deer feeding is an enjoyable pastime and can be of benefit to whitetail herds as snow depth increases. Having done…

CanCooker Launches Conversion Griddle Fremont, NE – CanCooker is excited to announce the launch of its new Conversion Griddle. Featuring 100 square inches of BPA-free non-stick cooking surface, it instantly converts the Multi-Fuel or Portable Cooktop into a griddle for convenient cooking wherever your adventure takes you. Built-in grooves allow grease and oil to flow away from your food for healthy meals, and even heat distribution guarantees perfectly prepared meat, veggies, and more. From a full campside breakfast to a surf and turf feast, the Conversion Griddle can cook it all. Easy to use and store, the Conversion Griddle is…

At the time of this writing, we are in the middle of a polar vortex here on the Canadian Prairies. With temperatures averaging around -35 Celsius (-31 Fahrenheit) it has been hard to find reasons to venture outside these last few weeks. I have been a little stir crazy so when the opportunity came up to test the new Black Mamba 31 by APA Archery I jumped at the chance. The Black Mamba 31 is being hailed by the company as one of the most accurate and forgiving bows they’ve ever created. So, the gauntlet has been thrown down with…

Head south to extend your deer-hunting season! Now that I live in northern Idaho I miss the late seasons of the Southwest I once took for granted. Today taking advantage of those opportunities requires packing up and in investing in two-day marathon drives, which I do happily. By the time December, and especially January, rolls around in the Inland Northwest, with snow flying and morning temperatures in the single digits or teens, the sun blotted out for weeks on end, I’m seriously ready to get out of here for a while. I suspect that would go double for residents of…