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When it comes to the average hunter, the phrase ‘money is no object’ is often completely inaccurate. Yet we are constantly told by hunting media that we should buy heavy equipment and plant large scale food plots on vast amounts of property if we want to grow and have opportunities

Target shooting has become an increasingly popular sport over the last decade. While it is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and your archery equipment during the off-season, it is also a perfect way to prepare you for those pressure-filled hunting scenarios. For starters, target shooting allows you to

Spring turkey season is over, deer season seems far off in the distance, and you can only have so much fun shooting at targets. As an archer, crossbow and long bow alike, what do you do to occupy the time? How do you keep your senses sharp and your skills

As the crossbow market has grown over the past decade, so too have the amount of options consumers have when purchasing an entry-level crossbow. Crossbows these days may start as low as $199 and may look enticing to the consumer who is on a tight budget or just getting into

One of the most intriguing trends in the crossbow landscape is the reverse draw design. While yes this technolgoy and design is radical looking and different, there are plenty of real benefits for the hunter. North American Whitetail’s Partick Hogan got a chance to test out and hunt with the mew

We all love the thrill of the hunt:  witnessing the first sunrise at the start of a new season; experiencing the changes in the woods as the seasons transition; and feeling the briskness of the fall air as the rut begins.   Despite the start of the season being months away,

At times, a modern crossbow’s draw weight can be nearly impossible to manually cock. Rope-cocking devices are available and reduce the draw weight by half, but most hunters find themselves losing it or throwing it around their neck. While many crossbow shooters still use the conventional but cumbersome rope-cocker to load their

Wind is a challenge when hunting turkeys – there’s no way around it. Sure you could stay in that day and hope for better opportunities, but if your days in the field are limited, you better have a plan for dealing with the wind. Like many hunting scenarios, there are

It seems like in today’s adrenaline-hyped crossbow market, a great deal of emphasis is being placed on the speed of crossbows.  Manufacturers are now using speed as the primary marketing tool to convince you to buy their crossbows because they shoot “faster” than others offered in the same price range. 

The early signs of spring are finally starting to appear in most locations around the country. For many hunters, the onset of spring means that turkey hunting season is just around the corner. For those of you who will soon be in the woods in search of a “long beard,”

Soon, the early signs of spring will start to appear in most locations around the country. For many hunters, the onset of spring means that turkey hunting season is just around the corner. For those of you who will soon be in the woods in search of a “long beard,”

Is it time to replace your string and cables?  Is there a part on your crossbow that needs to be fixed but you haven’t had the time to make the arrangements?  Would you like to have an overall inspection and tune-up of your crossbow to keep it performing at the

For most of us hunters, deer season is OUR season. After months of preseason scouting and trail camera efforts in August, September, and October, November rolls around and we are consumed by deer. For a few short months, every minute of every day we spend either hunting or thinking about

As support for crossbow hunting continues to grow across the United States, TenPoint Crossbow Technologies has been busy creating models hunters are clamoring for like the new Carbon Nitro RDX and Turbo GT crossbows. Hunters in Missouri, Minnesota and Vermont are expecting to see changes this year opening traditional archery

Mogadore, OH. TenPoint Crossbow Technologies’ New 2016 Carbon Nitro RDX™ is the high-tech manufacturer’s response to the growing number of hunters attracted to reverse draw crossbow technology. Unveiled at the 2016 ATA Trade Show in Louisville, KY, its construction features TenPoint’s industry leading ultra-light, wrapped carbon fiber barrel mated with

Mogadore, OH.  High-tech crossbow manufacturer TenPoint Crossbow Technologies introduced its new Venom Xtra at the opening of the 2016 ATA Show in Louisville, KY on January 5.  Featuring a laminated wood stock, this crossbow is designed for the discriminating hunter, shooting enthusiast or collector wanting the very best. The NEW

Mogadore, OH.  Industry leader, TenPoint Crossbow Technologies, introduced its NEW Turbo GT model at the January 2016 ATA Trade Show.  One of TenPoint’s four new crossbows for 2016, the Turbo GT pairs a new stock and barrel design with the company’s time-tested technology to add improved performance and maneuverability to

Mogadore, OH. Industry leader, TenPoint Crossbow Technologies, unveiled its new Titan SS™ at the January 2016 ATA Trade Show.  A top-to-bottom makeover of the company’s all-time best-seller, the new Titan SS will shatter the sales records of TenPoint’s longstanding line of top-selling Titan models, according to TenPoint CEO, Rick Bednar. 

Mogadore, OH. Crossbow and crossbow accessory leader, TenPoint Crossbow Technologies, introduced a new embroidered soft case at the 2016 ATA Show on January 5 in Louisville, KY. The new case features TenPoint’s instantly recognizable logo and is made with double-stitched high-grade Cordura®.  It fits all TenPoint crossbows and includes a

Mogadore, OH.  Two years after introducing its revolutionary, Omni-Brite™ lighted nock system for crossbow arrows, industry leader, TenPoint Crossbow Technologies, has introduced a substantially improved version called the Omni-Brite 2.0. The new three-piece Omni-Brite 2.0 Lighted Nock System consists of a redesigned Nock Receiver with built-in locking clips, an impact

Mogadore, OH.  Wicked Ridge Crossbows, regarded by many as the industry’s best value for the money, introduced its new Warrior G3 crossbow at the 2016 ATA Trade Show in Louisville, KY on January 5. The Warrior G3 features a new stock assembly focused on weight reduction and enhanced safety along

The Rut is Here For a majority of those who hunt whitetail deer, the rut period is often the most exciting time to be in the woods.  The chances of seeing mature bucks during the daytime in areas where does frequent are highly increased.  For those still left in the

The Pre-Rut is the Best Time for Young Hunters We all understand the importance of recruiting more youngsters to the sport of hunting. They are not just the immediate future of the sport; they are the future mentors and teachers that will train further generations of sportsmen and sportswomen. The

See It All Game cameras are the most valuable scouting tool for monitoring deer activity in your hunting area. However, are you using them effectively? Are you really getting as much information from them as they offer? Here are some tips and tricks for properly placing, using, and maintaining your

Location, Location, Location Proper tree stand and blind placement is critical for increased success in the field. A misplaced stand or blind can remove you from areas of high deer activity or can leave you wondering why deer see and smell you before you get an opportunity to shoot, even

Deer Kabobs The time of year has arrived when grills are fired up nightly, and bragging rights are on the line. Who’s the best chef? Who’s got the best recipe? If you’re like us, you may enjoy a hamburger from time-to-time, but you would prefer some freshly grilled venison any

After a long and difficult winter, the early signs of spring are finally starting to appear in most locations around the country. For many hunters, the onset of spring means that turkey hunting season is just around the corner. For those of you who will soon be in the woods

Archery season has finally arrived in many states. Some hunters look to the rut period as a time for having the greatest success. There are many hunters, however, who look forward to the pre-rut period as an excellent time to harvest the buck of their choice. To hunt the pre-rut,

After days and weeks of preparation and sitting, you should be proud when you harvest an animal – whether it is the next world record whitetail buck or a nice big doe that will fill your freezer. However, the last thing you want is a bad picture to send to

Are You Ready?  The time is almost here! You’ve been waiting all year long for archery season to begin. What can you do right now that will increase your chances for having a successful hunt? The following recommendations may help: Tune and Shoot Your Crossbow Check the string and cables

With a wide array of crossbow arrows available to consumers in the market today, selecting the right arrow for your shooting or hunting situation can seem like a difficult task – speed, kinetic energy, trajectory, and overall performance vary amongst different weighted arrow. While TenPoint’s five arrow Easton lineup of

In recent years, the archery industry has become more and more focused on arrow speeds – some even say that speed is THE largest contributing factor when purchasing a bow. While vertical bow manufacturers must follow strict IBO guidelines when performing speed tests, there are no such guidelines for crossbow

For the hunter in all of us, spring means more than just nice weather – it means turkey season! Getting back in the woods and hearing that first early morning gobble creates quite the rush of excitement. However, it is has the possibility to dull your judgment during crucial times of the hunt.