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WHEN IT COMES to giving readers of Bowhunter Magazine, or viewers of Bowhunter TV, what they want, there are two types of consumers of outdoor media: Those who are only interested in reading about, or watching adventures that they do themselves, or are capable of doing, both physically and financially; and those who would rather be entertained by the wild and crazy, more complex adventures they’ll likely never have an opportunity to take part in. Our job is to balance those interests by covering both the blue-collar bowhunting adventures and the wild and crazy stuff. In the grand scheme of things, our focus is narrow, but intentionally so. The fact is, most outdoors types have more than one interest. They may be bowhunters and bass anglers, or goose hunters and…
JUST A FEW DAYS before I wrote this, I had the pleasure of chatting with TV celebrity Kristy Titus at the Total Archery Challenge event in Park City, Utah. Kristy has an upcoming elk hunt and wanted to make sure her new 58-pound Bear Refine compound was set up for great penetration. We looked at her setup, did a few calculations, and decided any elk inside 60 yards would be in deep trouble… Kristy is a great shot. Serious archers like Kristy do not leave anything to chance when it comes to their equipment. They analyze every aspect, make adjustments as needed, and go hunting with confidence. Bowhunters shooting heavy draw-weight setups tend not to worry about arrow penetration for bigger game. This isn’t necessarily true. However, lady bowhunters like…
NOBODY WANTS to reminisce about big misses or poorly placed shots from seasons past. But, in many ways, maybe it’s good these memories haunt us from time to time, because they’ll give us the motivation we need to improve our skills, so we never experience those dreaded moments again. Fortunately, when we do blow a shot, it’s usually due to a simple form flaw — something that can be remedied with some basic instruction. Here are three common areas where shooting problems originate and what you can do to cure them. Using A Faulty Anchor Position To shoot well under pressure, you must be consistent with how you anchor your draw-hand along your face. If you anchor too far back or too hard into the face, you’ll shoot differently each…
CHECKING YOUR TRAIL CAMERAS is a lot like walking downstairs on Christmas morning: None of us knows what “presents” lie in store for us inside that wrapped box or stored on a tiny piece of plastic, yet the excitement level is pretty much the same. And for those readers who use trail cameras? You’re lying if you don’t echo my sentiments. For me, it’s the sheer curiosity of what surprises might await my eyes via the pics and videos my cameras have taken. They are never the same, and sometimes you get that amazing animal or bird that you hadn’t anticipated, or that you may have never seen before in person, or in that particular way. Personally, I feel they are great for scouting or just seeing what animals are…
IT’S NO SECRET, to consistently find success in the whitetail woods you need to be elevated. That’s not to say that today’s ground blinds don’t have their place, but for the average bow-hunter with limited time in the woods, the benefits of treestands far outweigh everything else. I’m a 20' guy, but if I can get away with 15' or less, I will. Sure, the higher you go, the less likely a deer may smell or see you. But elevated bowhunters must also consider shot angles. Stands hung much higher than 20' tend to cause problems like single-lung hits — especially if the deer is close. Stand positioning is the next consideration. I like my stand positioned facing away from where I think a shot will occur. If I’m hunting…
JUST ABOUT EVERY bowhunting community has a guy who drives everyone crazy by consistently bagging trophy animals while seemingly never making mistakes. In my community, that guy is Bill Pellegrino. Bill is an outstanding bowhunter for several reasons. First of all, he has seven world archery titles to his name, so the guy can really shoot. Second, he knows his equipment. He owns and operates Bill Pellegrino’s Archery Hut in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and his store is arguably the finest pro shop in the entire region. And finally, Bill is a killer. It’s an instinct that some have, and some don’t. Being a phenomenal shot does not mean you have it. Bill does, and he’s deadly on all big game — especially whitetails. About the only thing I can think…
