Figuring out exactly what fletching type, number, and orientation gives the absolute best arrow flight for your bow setup and hunting style can sometimes seem like rocket science. And that’s because ...

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All of us have our favorite gear choices, but most ethical bowhunters would agree that when it comes to selecting our bows and arrows, our common goal is consistent in-the-field accuracy. We want our ...

This story was originally featured on Outdoor Life. The bow and arrow have been utilized by hunters and warriors for thousands of years. A simple-yet-elegant weapon, it’s provided meat and aided in ...

One of the most beautiful and useful parts of a wild turkey are its wing feathers. Oftentimes, hunters discard the wings, but there are actually many uses for the feathers. I keep them mainly for ...

When you hear the phrase “straight as an arrow,” you might imagine a perfectly linear trajectory. But in reality, an arrow’s flight is anything but straightforward. Enter the archer’s paradox – a ...

What causes fletchings to fall off my carbon arrows after I get my arrows done? I am going to start doing them myself — I’m sick of this! There could be a couple things. You should always wipe your ...