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• Choosing Arrows

In this edition of Foremosthunting.com’s Archery Journal, Dan Ellyson of A1 Archery in Hudson, Wisconsin explains how to find the right arrow for you based on several key factors.

• Buying A Used Bow

Everyone would love to buy the latest and greatest bow on the market. Unfortunately, it’s not in the budget for many hunters. For the budget conscious, buying a used bow can be a good choice.

• How Much Draw Weight Do I Need?

What draw weight is right for you? A-1 Archery’s Dan Ellyson shares has a great trick for figuring that out.

• PSE Dream Season EVO Video Review

We had a chance to take a look at the new Dream Season EVO compound bow with Blake Shelby from PSE.

• Video Review of the Bowsmith Bow Tuning Tool From Real Avid

Video of the new Bowsmith bow tunning Multi tool from the innovators at Real Avid. This is one of the most unique bow tuning tools we have seen.

• Basic Deer Hunting Equipment for the Novice Bow Hunter

Great info on how to get started in bow hunting.

• How To Choose A Mechanical Broadhead

Mechanical broadheads are all the rage these days and for good reason. But choosing the right one for you can be difficult. There are four factors to consider: accuracy, penetration, blood trail, and wound channel.

• Lighted Nocks For Arrows

Lighted nocks offer big advantages for archers in the stand and on the practice range. A1 Archery's Dan Ellyson breaks down the why and how when it comes to using lighted nocks.

• Eye Dominance For Archers

One of the first factors that needs to be addressed is whether to buy a left-handed or right-handed bow. Instead of focusing on if you are right-handed or left-handed, a buyer should determine which eye is dominant.

• Ozonics Ozone Scent Elimination System

Ozonics is an ozone creating machine used to eliminate a hunter’s scent while hunting. Ozone is a naturally occurring gas found in the atmosphere.

• Calculating Kinetic Energy For Archers

Modern compounds and arrows have virtually eliminated the worries about having enough kinetic energy to hunt big game. But it is still important information. Kinetic energy is a major factor in arrow penetration.

• Target Panic For Archers

It affects thousands of archery enthusiasts and bow hunters every year, yet many have never heard of it or even know what it is. Target panic is a common problem for archers.

• Tree Stand Shots: Know The Angles

Shooting from a tree stand sounds more difficult than it is. Hunters often out think themselves by over adjusting.

• Release Aids For Bowhunting

Some bowhunters think nothing of spending eight or nine hundred dollars on a bow, then scoff at the idea of laying down more than thirty or forty dollars on a release. For others, a release is another piece of equipment they don’t want to carry into the field. But the right release can make a big difference in your accuracy.

• Tru-Fire Hurricane Extreme Buckle Release Review

You can find releases with more features but certainly not anywhere near this price point.

• Buying Your First Compound Bow

If you’re thinking about buying your first bow, there are a few things to think about before pulling out your wallet.

• Extending Your Bow Range

Most archers have a maximum ethical range of about 30 yards. Sure, they can hit from a little further away but their target groups are all over the place after 30 paces.

• How To Choose a Stabilizer For Your Bow

If you’ve been hunting for a while you know what sight, arrow rest, and quiver you want when buying a new bow. But most hunters don’t put a lot of thought into a stabilizer.