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The article offers information related to broadhead and discusses its types best suited for bowhhunters. Topics discussed include function of broadhead, advantages of sharp replaceable blades for creative bowhunters, gradual development and technological innovations in broadhead, modern mechanical broadheads are the new industry standard and its legalization in many states of the U.S.

In this article, the author discusses how Public-land hunting can be a successful hunting site in Fall with a solid scouting plan and offers tips for deer hunters regarding the same. Topics include the need to start scouting from afar and the use of the web and the telephone to jumpstart scouting; the need to get some specific areas in mind and go back to the web and do a Google search on these areas and see what turns up; and the use of scouting cameras, store and index information.

The article focuses on several nuances to using decoys successfully and excitement of a big buck charging in, hackles raised and snot blowing from its nose is the most exciting bowhunting for deer. It mentions dry creek bottoms and sloughs, and fence lines are great decoy spots and hunting a depression or hollow will be visible to deer. It also mentions decoys have electronic motors that allow the tail and neck to move on command from a hand-held control.

The article discusses the choosing of bow hunting compound for deer hunting. Topics include common mistakes while bow shopping such as ordering online from an Internet retailer to find right fitting of bow; testing of various models from different brands and find the best bow; and choosing of brace height which defines distance from the bowstring to the grip for deciding of arrow speed. INSET: Accessorize Your Bow.

The article evaluates various bows suitable for hunting including Bear Archery Legend LS-6 by Bear Archery, Bowtech Reign 6 by Bowtech Archery, and CenterPoint Archery Eos Hunter by Crosman.

The article evaluates the several crossbows and its equipment used for hunting which include the Browning OneSixTwo crossbow from Browning; the Crossbow Scopes from Browning; and the GraveDigger broadheads from No Limit Archery LLC.

The article previews predator hunting gears including a 3-D Poncho ghillie-type suit from Ameristep, Superformance Varmint in .223 Remington load from Hornady, and Echo HD electronic caller from Flextone Game Calls.

The author advises deer hunters about using a muzzleloading rifle equipped with open sights (OS). He explains the differences between the optical and non-optical devices that are placed on deer rifles. He believes that the challenges of shooting with OS change as the hunter ages. He also discusses the proper ways of adjusting the front sight and of aligning the sights.

In this article the author advises deer hunters about the importance of being a bow mechanic. He emphasizes the benefits of stocking a variety of essential tools needed for a bow work. He offers tips on how to deal with unusual bow troubles such as worn string and harness systems and tilting wheel. He also shares ideas on installing a peep sight or string silencers.

The article offers information on the right stuff and equipment needed while going for hunting in Alaska. As reported, as far as clothing option is concerned while going for hunting, one must wear clothes made of synthetic material or natural wool as Alaska is a wet place. As cited, while hunting for largest brown bear, one must carry rifle calibers beginning with 0.300 magnums upto 0.416 magnums whereas one must carry sherpas, a smallish shoe with claw binding while hunting during winter.

The article discusses modern compound hunting bows in 2008. These weapons are reportedly quiet and vibration-free and have International Bowhunting Organization (IBO) speeds of over 300 feet per second (fps). It is stated that modern bows have longer risers but shorter limbs that increase their stability and allow for easier aiming and also have slimmer grips for convenient handling by average-sized hunters. A brace height of 7.5 inches for good shooting and arrow speed is also given.

The article offers information on how to track deer in snow areas. When tracking deer, it is recommended that hunters carry essential survival gear, such as a lighter, snacks and water, because hunters may track many miles for many hours. The article also suggests that hunters always approach suspected bedding areas at a crosswind.

The article presents guidelines for selecting bow sights. The fixed-pin sights offer flexibility in that several sight pins can be added or removed as needs dictate. In movable-pin sights, the theory behind it is that by moving the single sight pin to adjust to the target distance, the archer could always aim with his single on the target. The better pendulum sights allow to adjust the length of the pivoting arm, thereby fine-tuning the sight for your individual bow's arrow speed.

The article presents several tips on booking a guided whitetail hunting trip. The outfitter should provide the services of a skilled and competent guide in the field, hunt-appropriate gear that is in good repair, and, if the hunt includes room and board, comfortable accommodations based on the type of hunt selected and plenty of good food, as well as a reasonable chance at success. Examine the track record of the guide and the success rate of his or her clients.

The article presents several deadly treestand setups as part of hunting arsenal. The funnels are great places to hunt for mature bucks. The signpost rubs are often found at several trails since mature bucks rub along trails. Another useful setup is the old road wherein bucks sometimes wander. Fences are also important since they serve as barriers for deer movement and control normal movement patterns.

The article features several deer-hunting products, available in the U.S. The new Optima Elite 209 Magnum Series muzzleloading rifles are similar in design to the Optima Pro, except that they have capability of accepting centerfire rifle barrels in .30-06. Bottomland garment uses field-proven components and colors, including dirt and bark elements. The Camo ColdGear Mock offers moisture transport and core temperature regulation.

The article presents tips to choosing a new compound bow. The important design features to achieving speed for the bow are enumerated, including cam design, riser design, brace height and length of the bow. The benefits of bows having lower poundage are cited. Some of the bows and their speed are mentioned, such as the Mathews Switchback one-cam bow.

Presents information on adjusting the accuracy of one's hunting bow. Use of a drop-away arrow rest; Advice on reducing the noise from bows; Importance of practicing one's bow shots.

Focuses on mule deer hunting. Information on the subspecies of mule deer; Tips on hunting; Guns and loads that should be used in hunting.

This article presents information about various fishing and hunting equipment. Over the past year, a panel of expert sportsmen and gear fanatics of the journal "Field & Stream" tested hundreds of new outdoor products, using them to fish, hunt and camp from the southern swamps to the Rocky Mountain wilderness. The following winners of the 7th annual Best of the Best Awards proved themselves better than everything else tested. The Remington Model 504.22 shotgun, while mostly designed by computers, also received a healthy dose of human input, which makes it the standout that it is. Mossberg's new magnum autoloader pounds out heavy turkey and waterfowl loads without pounding one's wallet.

Presents information on the use of doe bleating technique in deer hunting. Reasons of hunters for using doe bleating; Variations of the doe bleat; Remarks on doe bleating technique.

With recognizable trends in bowhunter use leaning heavily towards shorter, lighter bows designed for release shooters, a wide range of compact hunting sights has been long overdue. Most of the better sight makers have product lines that fall into the "good, better, best" system of fiber-optic pin-type hunting sights product line priced at somewhere around $40, $60 and $100. Another super sight for this is Trophy Taker's new-for-2004 Top Pin Extended Range, with a wrapped fiber-optic pin system with oval pin guard that comes with seven total pins and 2 inches of total pin travel. One can order archery accessories from catalog houses like Cabela's, Bass Pro Shops and Bowhunter's Discount Warehouse. INSETS: DoskoSport SE44 Bow Cases;Toxonics Top Gun S50.

The article presents the author's views on the 10 important things one needs to become a consistently successful elk hunter. Elk hunting is hard work and the overall success rate is lousy. State game department statistics show that, overall, success rates for bull elk hunters varies between 15 and 30 percent for gun hunters. Elk hunting is the most physically demanding activity. Elk are also big and tough and thus one needs to be physically fit. The smart elk hunter brings along as little as possible, that's because the more gear one carries in his daypack, the more weight one will be carrying around. INSETS: Shot Placement;Bows & Arrows For Elk.

Presents tips on building a bow-and-arrow setup for bowhunting. Solicitation of help from an archery shop; Importance of bow accessories such as the arrow rest and a bow sight; Significance of cleaning and taking care of hunting equipment and accessories.

Presents advice on hunting. Importance of trying out a new firearm before the hunting season; Significance of the use of animal calls and decoys in hunting; Comparison between the uses of a turned-up scope and binoculars.

Provides several guidelines on wolf hunting. Characteristics of a wolf; Use of electronic caller to draw in wolves; Reason why most wolves are shot with standard moose or caribou cartridges.

The article discusses several considerations regarding arrow fletching as used in deer hunting. Topics covered include the fletch options, the importance of fletches and the factors contributing to how much spin is determined. It also offers information on popular high-performance glue-on vanes, the fletch orientation and the importance of arrow rotation.

The article focuses on bowstrings that were made from sinew, animal hides and plant fibers and mentions inspecting string for broken strands before shooting. Topics discussed include approved bowstring wax by rubbing wax into strands with fingers, braided thread wrapped around in high wear areas of bowstring and cables included in bowstrings.

The article offers insights on using a single pin or multiple-pin sight in bowhunting for whitetail hunters. Topics discussed include the use of a scale prepared during the sighting-in process in making adjustments to the movable-sight pin housing, the precision accuracy of the single-pin sight for open-country hunting and target competitions, and the importance of practice in using the single pin or multiple-pin sight.

The article focuses on using the peep sight of hunting bows. A peep sight is a small ring on the bowstring which aligns the shooter's eye on the target. There are two styles of peep sights mentioned including the self-aligning peep, which is made of rubber tube ensuring the rotation of the peep into position all the time, and the other which has no rubber tube and sits freestyle inside the bowstring. Peep sights are noted to have different sizes of aperture which range from one-fourth inch to three-sixteenth inch.

This article offers a number of tips for selecting bows for deer hunting. It suggests to take a look at the speed of the bow. It also advises to consider the bow's brace height and weight. It notes that bows with a high brace height tend to be more forgiving of shooter technique inconsistencies than those with shorter brace heights. The article also advises not to overlook how important a top-quality bowstring is to shot-to-shot consistency.

The article offers tips for deer hunters on fine-tuning a rangefinder use. It suggests a technique to protect a rangefinder and lessen the sound it produces. It describes different ways to wear a rangefinder and keep it handy. It also provides ideas on the proper cleaning and maintenance of rangefinders.

The article reviews several hunting equipments including TI 2.1 Max Cut, TI 1.5 Max Penetration, and AP 1.7 from.

Evaluates the .17 Mach 2 firearm. Comparison of the .17M2 with the .22 Long Rifle in terms of speed; Accuracy of the .17M2; Cost considerations.

The article focuses on how in hunting there have been questions concerning about improvement of equipment and whether they violate tenets of fair chase and mentions inline muzzleloader MK-85 brought by hunter Tony Knight. Topics dsicussed include regulations of trail cameras, need of woodman to spend time in the woods, and regulations for hunting.

The article talks about Holless Wilbur Allen and his invention of compound bow, a tool widely used in hunting which uses a levering system, usually of cables and pulleys to bend the limbs. Topics addressed include expiration of Allen's 17-year patent in the mid-1980s, after which a truckload of bow companies tried their hand at building and marketing the compound bow and ongoing evolution in bow design such as arrow rests.

The article offers safety tips for hunters on using crossbow. Topics covered include the need to keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, the importance of not getting fingers above the rail and the need to frequently lube the rail with an approved lubricant. Also mentioned is the need to use manufacturer-recommended arrows, as well as the importance of carefully loading an arrow into a cocked crossbow.

The article presents a discussion on broadheads used for hunting. The broadhead has reportedly evolved from stone, to primitive metals to the aluminum, steel and titanium broadheads found. The author traces the development of the broadhead from the fixed-blade heads, to the replaceable-blade to the mechanical broadhead that bowhunters use today. During the January 2013 Archery Trade Association trade show, the author found various mechanical models such as the New Archery Products Killzone.

The article traces the history of the broadheads, the first of which were crafted from obsidian and flint by early hunters. Three-balded broadheads made from metal date back to the Bronze Age whose function was to penetrate the chain mail worn by soldiers. The need for consistently razor-sharp blades spurred the development of the replaceable-blade design, the most popular style of broadhead used today. The replaceable-blade broadheads offer the most value in its scare-sharp blades.

The article offers brief information on the Hidden Insert Technology (HIT) from Deep Six New Archery Products Corp.

The article focuses on changes made in fletching to optimally stabilize carbon arrow shafts. It notes that fletches provide weight to the shaft's rear to create the Front of Center (FOC) weighting needed to keep an arrow flying straight and true. More air drag is offered by fletches which are rough on their surface. It cites the QuikSpin vanes from New Archery Products which are designed to spin the arrow faster and incorporate micro-grooves to promote rigidity. It explains the need to equip arrow shafts with the smallest fletching.

The article advises deer hunters to set their top sight pin at 25 yards instead of 20. It explains the advantages of setting the top sight pin dead-on at 25 yards with 10-yard increments to the fifth pin. The article discusses how to hold dead-on out to about 33 yards with most modern compound hunting bows and arrows and still hit the X-ring. Some hunting techniques are presented.

The article evaluates the Superperformance hunting ammunition from Hornady.

In this article, the author focuses on the importance of crossbows in hunting, archery and firearms season. Topics discussed include shooting more whitetail deers using crossbows, according to biologists; views of Executive Director of the Pope & Young Club Joe Bell on the real archery tool crossbow; and importance of the ethical hunting tool crossbow.

The article talks about the use of .327 Ruger firearm in varmint-hunting. The .327 Ruger was specifically designed for revolvers as a self-defense cartridge. The .327 Ruger was designed by Federal and Ruger to deliver .357 Magnum, ballistics from a .32-caliber platform with 20 percent less recoil. It was designed specifically for use in lightweight, small-frame revolvers such as the Ruger SP101.

The article discusses the Accelerator sabot-encased ammunition for varmint hunting manufactured by Remington Arms. It details the three features that made the Accelerator a popular ammunition. It explains how a sabot-encased ammunition works. The cartridge also employed a special powder mixture designed for faster ignition and higher velocity.

This article features the camouflage maker Mothwing Camo Technologies Inc., a company founded by outdoorsman Steve Johnson. The concept was certainly a unique one, but a clear marketing brand name was lacking, so Johnson decided to put the idea on the back burner until the rest of the concept materialized. For years Johnson had shared his idea about a new high-tech line of camouflage patterns based on the mimicry of moths with numerous people.

The article features the .17 Remington used for varmint hunting which was introduced in 1971 as a new caliber for Remington's 700 Series bolt-action rifles. The .17 Remington is a little cartridge and a screamer to boot, yielding muzzle velocities of more than 4,000 feet per second. Improved Military Rifle 4350, H380 and H4895 are all good powder choices for this cartridge.

The article presents information on the Winchester 6.5x284 rifle for long-range varmint shooting. The rifle is a .284 Winchester necked down to 6.5 millimeter. The 6.5x284 is used by many world-class 600- to 1,000-yard benchrest shooters as well as military and law enforcement snipers. The cartridge is a large-shouldered round with a case design that promotes consistent burn rotes, and is short enough to be chambered in a short action rifle.

The article presents information on two new Land Pride products for deer hunting. The Land Pride Plot Ranger package is designed to open and break up soil surfaces by discing the soil for seedbed or planting preparation. The company's Treker Utility Vehicle, is an all-terrain vehicle that has been designed not just for function, but comfort as well.