Tag Archives: bowhunting gear

How to Sharpen Broadheads: 6 Steps to Razor-Sharp Edges

How to sharpen broadheads for bowhunting season

A step-by-step guide to sharpening fixed-blade and single-bevel broadheads with files, stones, and a strop — plus the rubber-band test that proves an edge is hunt-ready.

Release Aid Buying Guide: Matching the Trigger to Your Shot

compound bow release

A practical release aid buying guide for compound archers — how wrist-strap, thumb-button, and hinge releases differ, and which one actually fits the way you shoot.

Single Pin vs Multi-Pin Bow Sights: Which Belongs on Your Compound Bow?

Compound Bow Sight 1Pin Carbon 0.019" 4X 6X 8X Lens Micro Fiber Adjustable Hunt - Image 1 of 4

A practical breakdown of single pin and multi-pin bow sights for compound shooters — how each handles distance, speed, and the moment of truth on a target or in the field.

Bow Maintenance Guide: Keeping Your Compound Shooting True

Bowstring Wax Perfect Wax by Shatterproof Archery

A complete bow maintenance guide for compound shooters. Learn how to wax strings, inspect cams and limbs, spot wear early, and keep your bow shooting true season after season.

Fixed Blade vs Mechanical Broadheads: 2026 Verdict

Fixed blade and mechanical broadheads compared side by side on arrows

Quick Answer: A fixed blade broadhead penetrates deeper, holds up against heavy bone, and forgives nothing in your tune. A mechanical broadhead flies like a field point and cuts a wider hole, but loses 2 to 4 inches of penetration on most shots and breaks more often when it hits a scapula. For bone-heavy game […]

Bowhunting Gear Checklist: The Pack-to-Stand Loadout Guide

bowhunting compound bow

What actually rides in a serious bowhunter’s pack, what stays in the truck box, and the night-before walk-through that prevents blown opening mornings.

Trail Camera Placement: 7 Bowhunter Rules for Buck Photos

Trail camera placement: bowhunter mounting cam on tree

Trail camera placement rules that turn an empty SD card into a daylight buck inventory. 45-degree angle, height by terrain, summer scouting spots that work.

Crossbow vs Compound Bow: 7 Real Trade-Offs 2026

Bowhunter with compound bow in fall aspen woods comparing crossbow vs compound bow setups

Crossbow vs compound bow comparison with real numbers on speed, accuracy, weight, and cost — plus when each one wins for deer hunting in 2026.

Best Compound Bows by Price Range: $300 to $1500 Buyer’s Breakdown 2026

compound bow grip

A clear-eyed look at the best compound bows by price range — what $300 entry rigs, $700 mid-tier shooters, and $1,500 flagship bows actually deliver in 2026.

Saddle Hunting: The Complete 2026 Beginner’s Guide

Bowhunter drawing compound bow from tree saddle

Saddle hunting lets bowhunters stay mobile with under 10 lbs of gear. Beginner’s guide to saddles, sticks, platforms, and tree setup.