Tag Archives: compound bow hunting

Fixed vs Mechanical Broadheads: Best Pick for 2026

Fixed vs mechanical broadheads compared side by side

Quick Answer: Fixed-blade broadheads have no moving parts, penetrate heavy bone better, and hold up on big game and low-poundage setups. Mechanical (expandable) broadheads fly closer to your field points and open a wider wound channel, which is why most whitetail hunters shooting 60+ pounds prefer them. Choose fixed for elk, heavy bone, and bows […]

Draw Weight for Deer Hunting: The Essential 2026 Guide

Bowhunter with a whitetail buck taken using proper draw weight for deer hunting

How much draw weight you really need for deer and elk — legal minimums, the kinetic energy that matters, and how to pick a poundage you can actually shoot.

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.

Mechanical vs Fixed Broadheads: 7 Critical Trade-Offs 2026

Mechanical vs fixed broadheads side-by-side comparison for bowhunting

Mechanical vs fixed broadheads compared on penetration, accuracy, blood trails, and 4 more trade-offs that decide which broadhead wins your hunt.

Spot and Stalk Bowhunting: 7 Tactics to Get Within Bow Range

Spot and stalk bowhunting success with pronghorn antelope and compound bow

Spot and stalk bowhunting closes the gap on mule deer, antelope, and elk in open country. 7 tactics for glassing, wind, terrain, and the final 50-yard decision.

How to Shoot a Bow from a Treestand: 7 Form Fixes

How to shoot a bow from a treestand — bowhunter aiming compound bow at deer target

A bowhunter’s guide to shooting from a treestand — bend at the waist, fix anchor drift, and master steep-angle shots before opening day.

Single Pin vs Multi Pin Sight: 7 Factors to Decide

Single pin vs multi pin bow sight comparison

Single pin vs multi pin sight: which actually hits harder for hunting and 3D? 7 decision factors, slider hybrids, and what pros run by region.

Compound Bow Draw Weight Chart: The Complete 2026 Guide

Compound bow draw weight chart hero archer at full draw

The complete compound bow draw weight chart for 2026. Pick the right poundage by age, gender, and game — and test it without guessing.

Bowhunting for Beginners: From License to First Shot in One Season

Best Treestands For The Mobile Bowhunter

A first-season roadmap for new bowhunters: legal first, gear second, practice third, and the ethical shot only when everything else is locked in.

Fixed vs Mechanical Broadheads: The Honest 2026 Guide

Bowhunter at full draw with compound bow in treestand using fixed vs mechanical broadheads setup

Fixed vs mechanical broadheads: real flight, penetration, and tuning tradeoffs no manufacturer admits. Pick the right head for your bow and game.