Does it matter whether you get arrows with right or left helical?
Question: Does it matter whether you get arrows with right or left helical? Is one better in a specific situation?
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The art of using a rangefinder the right way…
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When hunting from a tree stand should I take my range readings parallel to the ground or should I take them directly to the animal?
What’s the difference between helical and straight fletching?
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My dad uses straight fletching on his hunting arrows and seems to do just fine, but everything I’ve read seems to be saying you have to use helical fletching. Is there really a difference? What is best?
What can I do to make my aim steadier?
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When I’m aiming I can’t hold the bow steady. What can I do to make my aim steadier?
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First of all, you don’t have to hold the bow steady to make great shots. That is one of the greatest misconceptions in archery. By trying to hold the pin steady you develop bad habits like target [...]
Need help with choosing turkey equipment…
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I have a 27-inch draw and have no idea what kind of arrows to use for turkey. Can you help? Is there any special equipment that I should be using?
How Many Deer Are On My Property?
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How do you know how many deer are on the property you’re hunting?
How Do You Aim When Shooting Up-Hill?
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I was surprised to hear one of my bowhunting buddies say that you have to aim low if you are shooting uphill. That doesn’t seem right. What is the truth?
How To Test your Bowhunting Effective Range
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I would like a measuring stick for my shooting ability. Are there any standards that I can apply during my practice sessions so that I know when I’m accurate enough to make killing shots at 30 yards? That’s my goal.
Dave Eder’s Hunting Blog – Part Three
The past few weeks have been extremely frustrating for me. As you may have seen from my earlier posts I’ve had a lot great deer-cam photos and ev en shot a nice 9-pointer in mid October. I though all those pictures and the early buck score were making way for my best season ever. Turns [...]
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How would you hunt these scrapes?
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The farm I hunt has a long ridge running right through the middle of it. There are usually scrapes and trails located right on the ridge top, but I have never seen any decent bucks from stands located on the ridge. Is it possible that these scrapes are only being made and freshened at night? [...]



