Bowhunting

It's October, which means it is finally that magical time of year for deer hunters! While there are some states whose season openers start in September, most open in October. It's archery season, whitetail hunters!

In the spring of 2018, I decided to change the way I deer hunt. My entire life, I’d been a rifle hunter. Although I love the tradition of walking to a deer blind on opening morning to sit and wait for a buck to wander out somewhere inside of 200 yards, something was missing.

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.

We have all heard the saying "Aim small, miss small." Well, what better way to put those words into practice than archery hunters targeting small game animals?

"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.