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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 Forum and Bow Hunting from Northern Illinois Gator Dale, May 25, 2017 at 2:25 PM
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    2. 2016 Bowhunting.com Deer Contest

      Join the fun as teams compete for the coveted title of Bowhunting.com Deer Contest Champs!
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      ***Size Matters - Team 3*** mike4christ, May 24, 2017 at 6:28 PM
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  2. 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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      New Strings trial153, May 27, 2017 at 10:27 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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      Carbon arrows breaking off in deer kwachHTX, May 27, 2017 at 7:43 AM
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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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      Season 8, Episode 6...awesomeness! JGD, May 26, 2017 at 4:39 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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      NAP Apache Micro Installation Mkwa Hunter, May 26, 2017 at 9:04 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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      Climbing sticks sold out? drslyr, May 27, 2017 at 9:54 AM
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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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      Pallet blind!!!! Anthony2991, May 25, 2017 at 4:16 PM
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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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      Recurve Bow - Whitetail Deer Hunting NWJon, Apr 7, 2017
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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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      Against or For Crossbows? Hillbilly Jedi, May 23, 2017 at 11:20 PM
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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

      PSE Mad Fish Bowfishing Bow Jennifer Walls, May 19, 2017
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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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      2017 Illinois IBO shoot Gator Dale, Apr 21, 2017
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  3. 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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      Public land stand location suggestions Jensen, May 26, 2017 at 12:55 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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      congrats team 1 foodplot19, May 26, 2017 at 8:46 AM
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    3. Turkey Hunting

      Gobble Gobble! Talk turkey in here.
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      1. 2017 Turkey Contest

      An early Kansas hunt with Dave Smith DEC, May 25, 2017 at 9:22 AM
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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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      Planning a Colorado Elk hunt...tip? Hungry Horse, May 26, 2017 at 3:57 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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      Water for Wildlife Siman/OH, May 26, 2017 at 10:34 AM
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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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      Biggest 8 point you have ever actually seen or hunted MoBuckChaser, May 26, 2017 at 9:04 PM
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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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      Hard Lessons Learned? - Filming Your Hunts Siman/OH, May 26, 2017 at 6:12 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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      Time to chow! Shocker99, May 26, 2017 at 9:08 PM
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  4. Events

    1. 2017 ATA Show Coverage

      Bringing you the best and most comprehensive coverage of the 2017 ATA Show - LIVE from Indianapolis, Indiana. January 10-12, 2017.
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      1. Bows - 2017

      The Chama Hunting Chair oldwibowhunter, Mar 9, 2017
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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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      2017 Utah realunlucky, May 26, 2017 at 9:19 AM
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    2. Southwest

      Talk with Members from AZ, NM, TX & OK
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      Paid bowhunt In Texas BowhunterJeremiah, May 25, 2017 at 11:21 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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      Minnesota 2017 greatwhitehunter3, May 26, 2017 at 3:20 PM
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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 Western MA Hunter, May 22, 2017 at 8:18 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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      kentucky hunters blackbear, May 20, 2017
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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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      A few Photos from our 2017 hunting season so far blackbear, May 21, 2017 at 5:58 PM
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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 WAKE 70LB bowcrazy30, May 26, 2017 at 4:32 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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      G5 mag loc quiver 30 tyd patches2565, May 27, 2017 at 9:22 AM
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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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      Canon G30 + Accessories - Like New Condition Rick James, May 27, 2017 at 8:32 AM
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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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      ISO Tanned Black Buck Cape Safariworks, May 15, 2017
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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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      Canon G30 Mr.BowJangles, May 25, 2017 at 10:05 PM
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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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      Busted Rack - New Shirt Designs Available 130Woodman, May 24, 2017 at 8:08 AM
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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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      One vs. Two Kids (or three if you're insane). kspseshooter, May 27, 2017 at 7:39 AM
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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

      13. 2009 Bowhunting Deer Contest

      14. 2014 Bowhunting.com Get Together & Archery Fun Sho

      15. 2014 Bowhunting.com Deer Contest

        1. Other Deer Contests

      16. 2015 Bowhunting.com Get Together & Archery Fun Sho

      17. 2015 Bowhunting.com Deer Contest

      18. 2010 G2G

      19. 2010 Turkey Hunting Contest

      20. 2010 Deer Hunting Contest

      21. 2011 Turkey Hunting Contest

      22. 2011 Deer Hunting Contest

      23. 2012 Bowhunting.com Get Together & Archery Fun Sho

      24. 2012 Turkey Hunting Contest

      25. 2012 Bowhunting Deer Contest

      26. 2013 Bowhunting Get Together & Archery Fun Shoot

      Exodus Lift Trail Camera gamecamera, Mar 7, 2017
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