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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 Guy From Minnesota greatwhitehunter3, Oct 19, 2018 at 3:35 PM
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    2. 2018 Bowhunting.com Deer Contest

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      Team 26 - Mid South Monsters JasonOhio2018, Oct 19, 2018 at 5:36 PM
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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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      Yes, the Mathews Triax Really Shoots as Good as You’ve Been Told Curt2122, Aug 27, 2018
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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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      When to return to a food plot Fix, Oct 18, 2018 at 4:58 PM
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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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      2018 public land roll call!!! gri22ly, Oct 19, 2018 at 5:37 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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      There is a Booner Down..... early in, Oct 19, 2018 at 3:30 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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      Best Arrow Weight for a "Weak" Bow. afishhunter, Oct 18, 2018 at 10:30 AM
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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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      The what gear did you buy today thread! Oly44, Oct 19, 2018 at 5:29 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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      Shed Gambrel setups? Frankiecruzer, Oct 6, 2018
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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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      1st year hunting with my Recurve. And tips? Beetle Bailey, Oct 7, 2018
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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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      Crossbows - Which one do you have??? jeff-17, Oct 19, 2018 at 5:37 AM
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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

      Newbie question: Bowfishing with lure attached? WillO, Aug 15, 2018
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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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      What’s the best bow for target shooting under $1000 MnMoose, Sep 7, 2018
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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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      Boonerville's 2018-2019 Semi Live Hunting Thread boonerville, Oct 19, 2018 at 5:07 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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      GIANT Ohio dead head EvoldedWhitetailSolutions, Sep 17, 2018
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    3. Turkey Hunting

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

      Bird Down!!! OKIENOCKERS, Aug 9, 2018
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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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      What is your Elk Arrow Setup? Gansettx, Oct 13, 2018 at 7:48 AM
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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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      Chestnut trees arpy00, Oct 17, 2018 at 1:34 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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      SE MN Bucks Dalton, Oct 19, 2018 at 10:01 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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      The Hunting Public Part 2 Siman/OH, Oct 19, 2018 at 6:34 AM
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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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      Post up your chili recipe! Okiebob, Oct 13, 2018 at 12:17 PM
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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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      Fires Oldcarp, Sep 17, 2018
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    2. Southwest

      Talk with Members from AZ, NM, TX & OK
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      I’m already excited! Okiebob, Oct 17, 2018 at 7:33 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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      Wisconsin 2018 Woody9220, Oct 19, 2018 at 9:25 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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      NJ Role Call Stephen S Murray, Oct 16, 2018 at 10:41 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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      Any Virginia Bowhunters here? Urban VA Deer Hunter, Oct 17, 2018 at 9:40 AM
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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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      Canucks...eh Kyle Sinclair-Smith, Aug 17, 2018
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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

      Mathews Triax 60# 28DL W/Mathews quiver Napper, Oct 18, 2018 at 6:02 PM
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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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      WTB Mathews quiver Thatmichhunter, Oct 7, 2018
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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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      Stratus Sitka jacket Barry A Weinperl, Oct 18, 2018 at 4:19 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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      Lifeline Kyle Rayburn, Oct 7, 2018
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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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      Lone Wolf Climbing Sticks Voz, Oct 16, 2018 at 7:28 AM
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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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      Lucky 7 Deer Scent Products - Real and Synthetic DrSnake, Sep 25, 2018
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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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      2018-'19 Waterfowl Season Just Passin thru, Oct 19, 2018 at 4:12 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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