Boone and Crocket-calibre bears don't come easy—the bowhunter must be ready at all times.

Bear baiting properly requires a lot of time and effort, but offers great rewards

Knowing where, when and why turkeys strut their stuff, and how to call 'em in will increase your chances

Few activities are as rewarding as observing wild bruins up close in their natural surroundings deep in the woods. Successful boar bowhunting is about two things: preparation and patience

If you want to shoot straight on opening day, now is the time tune up your bow

To shoot effectively, archers must keep several main muscle groups healthy and strong

Crossbows allow bowhunters to head afield sooner and more often, bowhunt longer in colder temperatures and shoot tighter groups

Four must-knows for anchoring kids to bowhunting

A great way to have fun, while sharpening your skills

Effective bowhunting requires preparation, including setting up for any ambush, call or bush push.