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Brodie Swisher

Brodie Swisher
Brodie Swisher is a world champion game caller, outdoor writer, seminar speaker and Editor for Bowhunting.com. Brodie and his family live in the Kentucky Lake area of west Tennessee.
Latest Articles
Broadhead Recovery Rates: Mechanical Vs. Fixed
Deer Recovery Rates: Mechanical vs. Fixed-Blade Broadheads

Will you find your deer after the shot this season? Here's a look at the deer recovery rates when comparing fixed blades vs. mechanicals broadheads.

Sitka Launches New Optifade Cover Camo Pattern
Sitka Launches New Optifade Cover Camo Pattern

A new camo pattern has arrived from Sitka with the launch of the all-new Optifade Cover camo pattern for Eastern deer and turkey hunters.

Antlers Vs. Horns: What's The Difference?
Antlers vs. Horns: What’s the Difference?

Some call them antlers, while others call them horns; but what is the difference in the antlers or horns on an animal's head?

Bowhunter Attacked By Grizzly Bear While Elk Hunting
Bowhunter Attacked by Grizzly Bear While Elk Hunting

A bowhunter recently faced a surprise attack by a grizzly bear while elk hunting near Henrys Lake in Idaho.

5 Steps To Off Season Archery Improvement
4 Common Archery Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Are you hurting yourself with all the time spent on the practice range? Here's a look at 4 common archery injuries and how to prevent them.

Polaris Sportsman 570 Hunt Edition
Polaris Sportsman 570 Hunt Edition

The Polaris Sportsman 570 Hunt Edition offers one of the smoothest ATV rides you'll find anywhere, now offered in a hunt-ready package.

Tennessee Velvet Hunt Success
Tennessee Velvet Hunt Success

Despite a weekend of hot August heat, a number of bowhunters found success on the recent Tennessee velvet hunt.

The Problem Isn't Your Bow, It's You
Pope & Young Club Now Accepts Lighted Sights

It's been a long time coming, but the Pope & Young Club has recently made regulation changes to now accept lighted sights.

velvet buck walking in field
Arkansas Adds Velvet Buck Hunt for Bowhunters in 2024

Arkansas is the latest state to add a velvet buck hunting opportunity for bowhunters, with a weekend hunt taking place in early September.

Latitude Outdoors Launches Lonestar Saddle
Latitude Outdoors Launches Lonestar Saddle

Latitude Outdoors launches the all-new Lonestar Saddle, built for all-day comfort and greater mobility throughout the season.

Door Knocking For Permission: Does It Still Work?
Does Door Knocking for Hunting Permission Still Work?

Is door knocking for hunting permission still an effective means of gaining access, or is it just a long lost tactic from the past?

Will Dr. Dre Compete For Archery Gold In 2028 Olympics?
Will Dr. Dre Compete for Archery Gold in 2028 Olympics?

It turns out Dr. Dre loves to shoot his bow, and he now has his sights set on archery gold at the 2028 Olympic games.

Hunter Safety System Slapstrap Review
Hunter Safety System SlapStrap Review

Hunter Safety System offers a safe and easy way to climb the tree this year with their all-new SlapStrap climbing system.

John Dudley Rejoins Hoyt
John Dudley Rejoins Hoyt

John Dudley's PSE contract has expired, and he just made the announcement that he's headed back home to his Hoyt family.

Lumenok R300 Bolts For Ravin Crossbows
Lumenok R300 Bolts for Ravin Crossbows

Lighted nocks and bolts tough enough to handle high-performance crossbows. Check out the new Lumenok R300 bolts for Ravin Crossbows.

Kaufhold & Ellison Make Olympic Archery History
Team USA Makes History at Paris Olympics

Casey Kaufhold and Brady Ellison's arrows find the mark to secure USA’s first ever mixed team medal at the Olympic Games.

Chris Bee shooting a Mathews bow and UV 1K arrow.
$440 For A Dozen Arrows? Meet the UV 1K

UltraView jumps into the arrow game with the all-new UltraView UV 1K arrows, wearing a price tag of $219 for a 6-pack. Would you buy them?

Hoyt Alpha X 33 Bow Review
Hoyt Alpha X 33 Bow Review

Hoyt released one of their finest bows yet with their Alpha X series. Check it out in our Hoyt Alpha X 33 bow review.

hunter setting up trail camera on tree
Should Trail Cams Be Banned On Public Land?

A number of states are tightening up on the use of trails cams across the country, but should trails cameras be banned on public land?

Bowtech Honor Limited Edition Bow
Bowtech Honor Limited Edition Bow

Bowtech released their all-new Bowtech Honor limited edition compound bow to celebrate 25 years this past weekend at the Bowtech Rally.