Here is a list of five commonly used terms in the crossbow world that will help every new archer learn about and understand crossbows. 1. Arrow vs. Bolt Do you shoot crossbow “arrows” or crossbow “bolts”? These days, people use these two names for a crossbow’s projectile interchangeably – but which one is correct? ThereContinue Reading Five Key Crossbow Terms to Understand
The early signs of spring are starting to appear in most locations around the country, and for many hunters it means that spring turkey hunting season is just around the corner. The feeling of being in the woods on a crisp spring morning with gobblers firing off in every direction is indescribable. If harvesting aContinue Reading Off-Season Bonus: Crossbow Turkey Hunting Tips
Reverse-draw crossbows like the TenPoint Nitro XRT and the Wicked Ridge RDX 400 have seen a rise in popularity over the past few years. The reverse-draw design yields certain advantages over its traditional forward-draw counterpart when it comes to balance, performance and overall quietness. If you have never tried shooting a reverse-draw crossbow before, considerContinue Reading Top 5 Advantages of Reverse-Draw Crossbows
Last week, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board held a discussion about options for shortening the time period that they will allow hunters to use crossbows to harvest deer during future seasons. The discussion to limit the use of crossbows was based solely on the concept of “weapons fairness” and had nothing to do with aContinue Reading Wisconsin Crossbow Proposals Could Kill Hunter Recruitment
Are you still looking to fill your tag for this year? Don’t count out the late archery season, as it continues to offer the opportunity to fulfill your harvest goals, especially if you are hunting with a crossbow. Bucks and does are now more concerned with finding food sources and surviving the winter than withContinue Reading Proven Tactics for Late-Season Crossbow Hunting
The term ethics refers to the study of how to determine the right or moral way to act when faced with everyday human predicaments. Hunting ethics are a set of moral standards that help us, as hunters, to make the right or moral choice when we find ourselves in situations that arise from going intoContinue Reading A Brief Explanation of Hunting Ethics
With so much talk about the speeds of crossbows these days, it is also a good time to discuss an arrow’s kinetic energy measurement and why it is important to consider its significance in the context of crossbow hunting. A lighter arrow that shoots faster out of your crossbow may be a great arrow toContinue Reading How to Get the Most Power Out of Your Crossbow
The number of broadheads offered for crossbows on the market these days has become mind-boggling. It can be difficult to figure out which one out of the many will fly the best out of your crossbow on your chosen arrow, while still achieving maximum penetration and damage. Since there are so many to choose from,Continue Reading 6 Steps to Choosing the Best Crossbow Broadheads
This is a great time of year to start preparing for the upcoming fall crossbow hunting season. Whether you are new to crossbows or a seasoned veteran, proper maintenance and tuning of your crossbow, selecting the right arrow and practicing your shooting routine are all activities that will help you be ready when the seasonContinue Reading How to Prepare Your Crossbow for Hunting Season
