Brodie Swisher

The inaugural velvet buck hunt for bowhunters in Arkansas proved to be a big success for hunters across the state. The hunt took place September, 7-8, giving bowhunters a chance to hunt whitetail bucks that are still in velvet; a bucket list trophy for most any deer hunter.

Early season or late season, which is the best time to kill a buck this year? Take a look at why they each have their advantages.

The truth has finally come out. After much speculation and investigation, CJ Alexander pleads guilty to poaching a giant Ohio buck.

PSE is among the first to release their 2025 lineup of bows with the drop of their all new 2025 PSE Mach 33 DS, Mach 35 DS, and the PSE Decree.

Before the days of social media, hunters had nothing more than magazines, outdoor TV, or hunting videos offered on VHS tape or DVD to gain wisdom, knowledge and growth. It was from these media sources that we also learned to copy or mimic the catch-phrases of our favorite hunters.

In October of 2019, a New Jersey bowhunter killed a bear weighing in at 700 pounds. That bear has held the state record ever since. That is, until this season, when 39-year-old Brian Melvin dropped the string on giant New Jersey black bear that easily broke the previous record and claimed the spot as the new state record black bear in the Garden State. Melvin’s bear weighed in at a hefty 770-pounds!

Mystery Ranch has answered the demand for a soft-sided bow case that’s tough as nails in their all-new Anchor Point bow case. The case features weather-proof ballistic nylon, and ample padding and protection throughout the case. It’s the perfect case to keep your compound bow and gear protected for your next road trip.

Hoyt Day has arrived! The latest bows from one of the most popular manufacturers in the business has released their lineup for 2025. It’s been a long time coming, but Hoyt has finally released a flagship aluminum bow that cracks the 30″ axle to axle mark. Their all-new 2025 Hoyt Alpha AX-2 is available in two options – the 29, which is actually 29 1/2″, and the 32 (32 5/16″).

What is it that motivates hunters to do risky and wrongful things in the deer woods? For one hunter, it was the chance at collecting a $10,000 shopping spree that pushed him to the point of foolishness for the sake of big bucks.

If you’re new to saddle hunting, you’re probably quickly learning that the method is considerably different than any other elevated method you’ve tried before. There is a learning curve. But once you figure it out, you’ll discover that saddle hunting is easily the most effective strategy for true mobile hunting.