For many people, the desire to hunt with a crossbow is held back by the tremendous draw weight that needs to be pulled back each time the crossbow is cocked and ready for a shot. While rope cocking devices make the whole process a lot easier, it can still be a battle for some people. […] More
With crossbow hunting becoming legalized in a greater number of states the controversy over whether or not they should be included in traditional archery hunting seasons alongside compound bows continues to flourish. Deer & Deer Hunter’s Tom Carpenter details some of the arguments made both for and against the legalization of crossbow hunting. Not unlike […] More
This is a safety dilemna many face when crossbow hunting from treestands. Where always taught to never climb a treestand with a loaded weapon, yet cocking a crossbow while teetering 18ft up on a little treestand platform doesn’t seem much less foolish. What to do? More
Since crossbows are shouldered, sighted and shot in a manner similar to rifles, many believe choosing the best hunting crossbow is simply a matter of reading some reviews and buying a crossbow on sale somewhere at a decent price. There are no draw lengths and peep sights and kisser buttons to monkey with. It’s simply […] More
With crossbow sales on the rise, and hunting with them becoming increasingly legal and popular throughout the U.S., many folk wonder how to shoot a crossbow easily and accurately. Show a person a recurve or compound bow and 9 out of 10 folks know the basics of using it to make an arrow fly. But […] More
One of the big pluses of deer hunting with a crossbow is being able to hunt from a ground blind with ease. The horizontal limbs on a crossbow make shooting out of a small window or door opening much easier, and not having to worry about draw movement is crucial when your at eye level […] More
With crossbow deer hunting becoming more and more popular, and an increasing number of states passing ordinances allowing the use of crossbows for the general public during the bowhunting seasons, many are wondering what the success rates are going to be compared to standard vertical bow hunters. This article detailing Wisconsin’s first crossbow hunting season […] More
Lot’s of people ask what a recurve crossbow is. While many folks are familiar with standard recurve archery equipment, recurve crossbows tend to be less common. Unlike the traditional archery market where compound bows have dominated the hunting bow market, the market for recurve crossbows is still moving along well and many people actually prefer […] More