Let me preface this article by acknowledging that the color combinations of your arrow fletching will in no way improve your overall hunting performance. Understandably, this article will be aimed at enlightening archers who see colors perfectly (or close to), hence the article will be of no benefit to archers who Read more…
This article will outline the effectiveness of using vanilla extract to attract deer while also identifying possible formulas that will bring you success in the field. We will also explore the legality and overall validity of using vanilla extract as an attractant. Scents which deer are naturally familiar with, such as Read more…
Flu flu’s are the large, feathery fletchings used for short distance hunting. They’re particularly useful when hunting game birds such as grouse or pheasants in locations where you don’t want your arrows flying for long distances.Image: TrueFlight Flu Flu FeathersThe length of the fletching and the number placed on the Read more…
It is not necessary to use an arrow rest on a recurve bow, many archers shoot off the shelf with great success. But for those who like the added stability and slight elevation a rest provides, it provides an additional level of support for your arrow.Not only that, including a Read more…
It doesn’t matter what type of bow you use, an arrow rest will help with accuracy and consistency. This is definitely the case when shooting a recurve bow and there is a strong selection of different types to understand and choose from.Starting from beginners right up to Olympic-standard archers, an Read more…
Archery is not a one-size-fits-all sport because each archer uses different tools to hit the mark. This includes what kinds of barebow arrow rest they might use, which is arguably the key component to great barebow archery.A barebow arrow rest can make a difference in how you shoot your arrow, Read more…
A hay bale archery target sounds like it should be a cheap and easy target that can be set up in the backyard for year-round target practice. But is it?Certainly, bales of hay aren’t expensive and can be delivered to your door. Setting them up in a pile sounds pretty Read more…
There’s no denying the value of a ground blind. Still, there’s an endless debate surrounding the equipment, in particular, how long before your actual hunting trip you should set your blind up. Is same-day ground blind hunting possible, or does it need to be set up days in advance?Some hunters argue Read more…
Deer are exceptionally good at picking out what is different or looks out of place, so they will almost always notice a ground blind. The key to fooling them is to blend your ground blind into the surroundings and do it early enough that by hunting season, deer view the Read more…
Whether you don’t feel like lugging around a store-bought ground blind, your hunting budget has already dried up for the season, or your store-bought ground blind doesn’t match the foliage on your new lease, you may be looking for natural ground blind ideas. Luckily, building a ground blind from natural materials Read more…
