Author: Zach Raynsford
Zach Raynsford
Zach Raynsford is the General Manager of Outdoor Specialty Media, the parent company behind North American Bowhunter, North American Outdoorsman, Crossbow Magazine, and NA Deer Hunter. A lifelong outdoorsman who grew up fishing, skiing, golfing, and hiking, Zach came to hunting more recently, giving him a firsthand understanding of what it’s like to step into the sport as a newcomer. That fresh perspective, paired with years of experience marketing outdoor and hunting brands, allows Zach to connect naturally with readers who are discovering the hunting lifestyle on their own terms. Whether he’s testing new gear, shaping digital strategies, or telling stories from the field, Zach brings curiosity, practical insight, and a deep respect for the outdoors to every project.
Disclaimer: I had never owned a compound bow before this technology. The following is based off a first timer’s experience with archery – with the help of a seasoned hunter. Four days. That’s all it took for a fully tuned, custom-fitted compound bow to arrive on my doorstep — built to my exact draw length, ready to hunt, and accurate out of the box. Until recently, that kind of precision setup was only possible through hours in a pro shop. But Pyramyd Air has changed the rules of archery with its Virtual Archery Shop, a first-of-its-kind online experience that lets…