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  1. Bowhunting Community

    Join our community of hunters and start talking bowhunting today!

    1. Introductions - New User Forum

      New to Bowhunting.com or the sport of bowhunting in general? Feel free to introduce yourself in here. Our family is always growing and everyone is welcome!
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      New to the Site looking for Illinois advice Jersey Hunter13, Oct 14, 2019 at 9:45 PM
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    2. 2019 Deer Contest

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      ***2019 Official Scorecard Thread*** buckjeezy, Oct 14, 2019 at 11:09 PM
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    3. 2018 Bowhunting.com Deer Contest

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      ***Size Matters - Team 3*** rbhunting1, Oct 12, 2019 at 12:22 AM
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  2. Events

    1. 2018 ATA Show Coverage

      The most comprehensive coverage of the 2018 ATA show including new bows, broadheads, arrows, rests, sights, releases and more!
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      Garmin Xero Rangefinding Bow Sight trial153, Jan 16, 2019
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    2. 2019 ATA Show Coverage

      Live coverage, updates and discussion about the 2019 ATA Show in Louisville, KY! Jan 10-12, 2019
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      Burris Oracle Rangefinding Bow Sight DIYArcher, Feb 9, 2019
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  3. Bowhunting & Archery Forums

    1. Intro to Bowhunting & Archery

      If you are new to the sport of bowhunting or archery in general and would like to have some personalized attention, this is the forum to post your questions.
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      Recurve Vabowman, Oct 11, 2019 at 7:50 AM
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    2. Bowhunting Talk

      Ask questions, share stories, post photos, and share bowhunting information with your fellow bow hunters!
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      Of course the big boys show up while youre at work... drslyr, Oct 14, 2019 at 10:55 PM
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    3. Bowhunt or Die® - Web Show

      Information, conversation & updates on everyone's favorite bowhunting show! That's right, Bowhunt or Die®, baby!
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      Saw a guy on the highway with a bowhunting.com sticker on his rear windshield slickbilly-d, Oct 14, 2019 at 1:26 PM
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    4. Tech Talk

      Have problems or questions about which bow tuning equipment you should get and how to use it? Find some help in here.
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      Kenetic energy? Terry Sneed, Oct 13, 2019 at 1:24 PM
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    5. Equipment Reviews

      Let us know what you think of your latest bowhunting gear purchase. Whether you love it, hate it, or have suggestions for improvement post your bowhunting equipment reviews here.
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      Does Anyone Make ... Michael George, Oct 14, 2019 at 7:23 PM
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    6. DIY Archery & Hunting Projects

      Interested in doing it on your own? Here's the place to share ideas, plans and results of your DIY archery and bowhunting projects.
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      Wintering mice.. John T., Oct 3, 2019
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    7. Traditional Archery

      Recurves, longbows, cedar arrows, and plaid shirts. Share ideas about traditional gear and equipment here.
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      Shooting Tabs Vs Glove Release kennyg, Sep 19, 2019
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    8. Crossbows

      Even if your bow is a horizontal one, you're still a bowhunter to us. Talk about crossbows and anything pertaining to crossbow hunting right here.
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      Retention Spring Broke Ramsey Mattison, Oct 3, 2019
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    9. Bowfishing

      If shooting fish is your thing, this is the place for you. Share information about the best bowfishing gear, much of which can be found in the Bowhunting.com shopping cart.
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      1. Illinois Bowfishers Club

      Scouting some land and came across a creek. John T., Sep 5, 2019
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    10. Target Archery

      Keep up to date on the best gear for target shooting and keep your skills sharp even during the off-season.
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      3D Target Shoots Cincinnati MONGO, Sep 27, 2019
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  4. General Hunting Forums

    1. Whitetail Deer Hunting

      Share information and tips about hunting North America's #1 big game animal, the elusive whitetail deer.
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      Lost blood trail need help Michael George, Oct 14, 2019 at 6:56 PM
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    2. Shed Hunting

      Talk about the growing popularity of shed antler hunting in here. Share photos, stories, tips, and experiences with other shed antler addicts.
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      Team B shed contest thread airenlow, Jul 26, 2019
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    3. Turkey Hunting

      Gobble Gobble! Talk turkey in here.
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      1. 2018 Turkey Contest

      Fall turkey DanyeckAdventures, Oct 11, 2019 at 1:12 PM
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    4. Big Game Hunting

      Whether it's elk, caribou, moose or other Big Game that you're after this is the place for you. Talk tactics on how to bring down these large animals.
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      Woodland Caribou trial153, Oct 14, 2019 at 8:37 PM
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    5. Food Plots & Habitat Improvement

      Interested in planting food plots or improving the habitat on your hunting land? This is the place for you. Be sure to visit www.foodplots.com for more information.
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      Looking for ideas on what to do. Michael George, Oct 14, 2019 at 7:19 PM
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    6. Trail Cameras

      Find information about the latest trail cameras and see examples of trail camera photos before making your next trail camera purchase.
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      Stealth Cam Wireless possibly stolen? KDORSETT12, Oct 13, 2019 at 9:29 AM
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    7. Videography & Photography

      Learn more and discuss all aspects of videography and photography as it pertains to hunting and the outdoors.
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      Camera arm and base? CToutdoorsman, Oct 13, 2019 at 9:39 PM
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    8. Game Processing, Recipes & Cooking

      Share your best game recipes, learn cooking tips and talk about how to process and package your game.
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      Back strap/ deer loin...how to randy5, Oct 14, 2019 at 9:21 AM
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  5. Regional Forums

    1. West

      Talk with Members from WA, OR, CA, ID, NV, UT, CO, WY, MT, AK & HI
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      Heading to Washington from Midwest what am I forgetting? Wisconsin Buckwatch, Oct 10, 2019 at 9:09 PM
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    2. Southwest

      Talk with Members from AZ, NM, TX & OK
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      Okies! Okiebob, Oct 10, 2019 at 10:46 AM
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    3. Midwest

      Talk with Members from ND, SD, NE, KS, MN, IA, MO, WI, IL, IN, MI & OH
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      Illinois salvage tags Holt, Oct 14, 2019 at 7:24 AM
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    4. Northeast

      Talk with Members from ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NY, PA, NJ, DE & MD
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      MA stand up Adamant2010, Oct 11, 2019 at 9:24 AM
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    5. Southeast

      Talk with Members from AR, LA, MS, KY, TN, AL, GA, FL, WV, VA, NC, & SC
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      Anyone from louisiana? robertdale, Oct 12, 2019 at 5:44 PM
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    6. Outside U.S.

      Talk with Members from Canada, Australia, U.K. & anywhere outside the U.S.
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      Any one on here from Saskatchewan Hillbilly Jedi, Aug 13, 2019
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  6. FREE Classifieds

    1. Bows For Sale or Trade

      Looking to upgrade or make room for new bow? Look here first!
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      1. Left Handed Bows

      Hoyt RX-1 Ultra Ridge Reaper mississippi monster, Oct 14, 2019 at 10:11 AM
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    2. Archery Tackle

      Used sights, rests, releases, stabilizers and more can be found here. Can't find what you're looking for? Check the Bowhunting.com shopping cart.
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      Tru Fire releases So.Ill.Deer.Hunter, Oct 14, 2019 at 9:39 PM
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    3. Bowhunting Gear

      Used bowhunting gear for sale goes here including clothing, blinds, calls, accessories, etc. If you can't find what you're looking for, check the Bowhunting.com shopping cart.
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      Sitka Gear drslyr, Oct 14, 2019 at 10:54 PM
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    4. WANTED

      Looking for a hard to find item that's not in the Bowhunting.com shopping cart? Post here and see if someone has what you're looking for.
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      Scott Silverhorn release tigerfish, Oct 7, 2019
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    5. General Classifieds

      If you need extra money to fund your Bowhunting.com purchases, sell your non-hunting items here.
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      Illinois Deer Lease Jeckolame, Oct 3, 2019
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  7. Press & Media

    1. Manufacturers, Press, and Pro-Staff

      If you are a product manufacturer, member of a pro-staff, or a PR firm feel free to post your information in here.
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      Another great Video from Dries Visser Safaris DVS, Oct 3, 2019
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  8. Other Topics

    1. The Water Cooler

      This is where everyone hangs out and talks about what little life there is outside of bowhunting. Remember to keep it clean!
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      2019 NFL Season bowhunt4abuck, Oct 14, 2019 at 11:05 PM
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  9. Archives

    Bowhunting threads that have been sent out to pasture. Stay thirsty, my friends.

    1. The Vault

      The Big Forum In The Sky - Where old threads and forums go when they've outlived their usefulness.
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      2. 2013 Turkey Hunting Contest

      3. 2013 Bowhunting.com Deer Contest

      4. 2014 ATA Show Coverage

      5. 2014 Turkey Contest

      6. 2015 ATA Show Coverage

      7. 2015 Turkey Contest

      8. Trail Cam Contests Past

      9. 2016 ATA Show Coverage

        1. New Bows

        2. Celebrity Photos

        3. Miscellaneous New Gear & Photos

        4. New Optics & New Scouting Gear

        5. New Field Wear & New Packs

        6. New Attractants, Calls & Decoys

        7. New Treestands & New Blinds

        8. New Bow Accessories

        9. New Arrows & New Broadheads

        10. New Crossbows

      10. 2016 Turkey Contest

      11. 2017 Bowhunting.com Deer Contest

      14. 2009 Bowhunting Deer Contest

      15. 2014 Bowhunting.com Get Together & Archery Fun Sho

      16. 2014 Bowhunting.com Deer Contest

        1. Other Deer Contests

      17. 2015 Bowhunting.com Get Together & Archery Fun Sho

      18. 2015 Bowhunting.com Deer Contest

      19. 2016 Bowhunting.com Deer Contest

      20. 2010 G2G

      21. 2010 Turkey Hunting Contest

      22. 2010 Deer Hunting Contest

      23. 2011 Turkey Hunting Contest

      24. 2011 Deer Hunting Contest

      25. 2012 Bowhunting.com Get Together & Archery Fun Sho

      26. 2012 Turkey Hunting Contest

      27. 2012 Bowhunting Deer Contest

      28. 2013 Bowhunting Get Together & Archery Fun Shoot

      2018 contest Francis, Aug 24, 2018
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