Here is part 2 of Crossbows: Myths and Facts. I continue my story with the young man I was discussing with about crossbows.
For two decades I have been embroiled in the crossbow controversy right to my squinty brown eyes. Dragged into the fray by my mentor, big brother and dearest of friends,
The hunting tool of choice is not the only arena that a minority tries to impose their standards upon the vast majority of hunters. Another such battlefield is the size of the buck you shoot. There are those that would limit the antler size of the buck th
As a Minnesota resident our sister-state of Wisconsin is one of my favorite states to chase whitetail deer in. First of all, it is close and secondly it is so very much like home. And finally, in 2014 Wisconsin became the 25th state to allow crossbow hu
At a remote Boy Scout Reservation in a far north county of Minnesota, for the 20th year in a row, a devoted group of bowhunters played host to 28 physically challenged archers on a three day whitetail hunt.
The memories made while bow hunting are some we will never forget. Here the author recounts the tale of his best opening day ever.
One of the hottest topics in the archery industry right now, and for the past two decades, is the crossbow controversy that continues to rage on. In spite of the fact that 25 states currently allow the crossbow during the entire archery season, the other
One veteran hunter never gives up; despite the fact that everything is telling him that he should.
By the Crossbow TrampThe Ibex SMF package comes complete with 2.5 power scope, side quiver, four arrows and cocking rope. I have just completed another affair with a most desirable crossbow. Almost perfect in every way, she is well built, very attractive
By the Crossbow Tramp The Ibex SMF package comes complete with 2.5 power scope, side quiver, four arrows and cocking rope. I have just completed another affair with a most desirable crossbow. Almost perfect in every way, she is well built, very attractive, a dependable and sturdy hunting partner and slips oh so beautifully into […]
Each at the Archery Trade Association Show, the manufacturers from around the world unveil their new products to archery dealers. Crossbows and crossbow accessories are garnering a larger share of the archery market every year and this year there were some wonderful new kids on the block at the trade show in Indianapolis. As […]
It has become an United Foundation For Disabled Archers (UFFDA) tradition for the participants of each hunt to walk around at the end of the year’s event scratching their heads mumbling to themselves about how they didn’t think it could get any better than this year. But sure enough, the next year comes and that hunt […]
The 2011 Camp Wilderness and Camp Tesomas events that fine tradition has once again been carried on. This year’s events were the best ever for both the Minnesota and Wisconsin crews. And to both teams I tip my hat and offer a hearty congratulations for all of the hard work, excellent spirit and stellar results.
The crossbow is so powerful it is like a 30.06 that shoots arrows.” That’s a claim that has been made by the anti-crossbow camp for decades and the truth of the matter is that with a 100-225 lb. or more draw weight, crossbows usually are more powerful than most vertical bows. The additional draw weight, […]
Since 2003, Kim and Cindy Kafka, owners of the Diamond K Ranch in Havre, MT have generously donated an Elk Hunt on their ranch to be auctioned off at the Annual UFFDA Banquet in an effort to support its mission. The 2011 hunt was purchased by UFFDA Charter Member and longtime friend, John Swanson of […]
As crossbows slowly gain more ground each year, the manufacturers continue to amaze me with the improved quality they are making to their bows. I have previously explained how I’ve become a Crossbow Tramp having one affair after another with some truly great and very beautiful bows. Let me share the details of my latest […]
Hunting during the full moon sucks! The past four days of pursuit the rough and tumble landscapes of south central Missouri had given credence to that fact. We were hunting with Jim and Darlene Wilson of Ozark Mountain Outfitters and the dire circumstances were aided and abetted by a bumper crop of acorns and […]
As sure as the last days of August signal the dusk of summer, they usher in the breaking dawn of the fall hunting season. And of course the hors d’oeuvre of the fall hunting buffet is Pronghorn Antelope. Now Douglas, Wyoming is the historical birth place of the Jackalope, but, in my humble opinion, […]
