Bowhunting

Can I hunt elk with a bow? Yes! And if you're looking for some tips (maybe a little on the unorthodox side) to help you bring home that elk you drew a tag for, we've got John Dudley's insights for you today.

"Regardless of what sport you're involved in, you can always benefit from physical fitness." — John Dudley

Bowhunting deer and big game seasons will be here before you know it. Are you ready? We sat down with John Dudley, HuntWise Pro and the most trusted source in archery with NockOn Archery, to ask him how bowhunters can become better bowhunters.

You've got a deer in your sights, but where do you aim? Depending on the weapon you use for hunting, there may be some slight differences in where you will want to aim to achieve a quick and humane kill.

“Care and maintenance for compound bow archery is pretty dang simple.” – John Dudley.

What’s the largest game animal you can hunt with a compound bow? Many hunters ask this question when trying to determine the best tool for a big-game hunting trip.

As with anything you want to do well or are passionate about, being a better bowhunter requires practice – and what better time to practice than the offseason?

“I want you to see just how easy it is to shoot compound bows.” – John Dudley.

Something that's often not considered but is an essential component of bow care is choosing the proper bow case for transporting your bow from point A to point B. By doing so, you're protecting your bow and your time and financial investment in it. 

We recently talked with John Dudley about turkey hunting with a bow. While he emphasized that he’s not a turkey expert and bowhunting turkey is a different type of challenge than hunting deer with a bow, he shared some unconventional approaches to bringing home a tom each season.