As mentioned in the Fall 2011 article "Plucked Clean": The Bird Hitch Video by Waterfowl Junkie

Bowstring Maintenance

By Nigel Read

Your bowstring is likely the last thing on your mind as you draw on that buck you've been hunting all season. But, has anything changed since opening day, when all was in perfect tune and condition? Probably. As the component solely responsible for transferring the potential energy of... more »

Peeping with Tom (2,225 views)

Think of all the scenarios that can affect accuracy, such as the frigid back end of a deer season that often forces us to wear extra and sometimes bulky clothing, shooting uphill or downhill, or perhaps at a deer below a stand. I layer in thin high-tech clothing to cut down on bulk, yet I know that... more »

Drawing the line (2,279 views)

Modern technology has a long way to go to shake the cobwebs from the thinking of older bow hunters. A long draw length with a heavy bow was the macho thing to do. The thinking was, if my buddy can draw an 80-pound bow and use 34-inch arrows, so can I. Heavy bows were used to gain speed and shoot... more »

Crossbow tuning (4,302 views)

When a bowstring turns fluffy, it should be replaced. Infrequent waxing of string and flight deck contribute to string demise. Follow manufacturer specs when replacing a string, especially if you're considering a fast-flight. Not all crossbows are capable of using these strings without damaging... more »


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