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Justin Zarr

Justin Zarr
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General Manager at Bowhunting.com
Justin has been bowhunting for more than 30 years and co-hosting the popular bowhunting show Bowhunt or Die since 2010.  He lives in the NW suburbs of Chicago with his wife, 3 children, and semi-smelly dog.
Latest Articles
NAP Killzone Broadhead Review

For those bowhunters who like big holes and a no-fail design, the new Killzone broadhead from New Archery Products may just be the next "big" thing. (pun intended)

Apex Gear Game Changer Quiver Review

While arrow quivers may not be glamorous, the new Game Changer from Apex Gear certainly tries to live up to it's name.

The Great Crossbow Debate

Over the past several years, few topics have stirred more controversy in the bowhunting community than that of the legalization of crossbows. From coast to coast, State wildlife agencies are weighing their options and proposing legislation that expands the use of crossbows during hunting seasons. However, that new legislation is often met by fierce opposition from individuals as well as both national and State bowhunting organizations. My question is, why all the hate?

Live From the Wisconsin Deer Classic

Checking in live from the 2012 Wisconsin Deer Classic as we meet lots of great hunters and check out some monster bucks.

2012 Illinois Deer Classic – Monster Bucks & Bowhunting Friends

The 2012 Illinois Deer Classic was a great time, with lots of new bowhunting friends and of course MONSTER bucks!

Day 2 ATA Show Updates

More updates from Day 2 of the 2012 ATA show in Columbus, Ohio including products from S4 Gear, Muddy Outdoors and Clean-Shot.

ATA Show Day 1 Updates

Day 1 of the 2012 ATA show brought some cool bowhunting product launches including the NAP Killzone, Tenzing packs and the Pine Ridge Archery Nitron Stabilizer.

Q&A With the Pros: Camera Equipment For Filming Hunts

Justin Zarr sits down with Jeremy Leu of Campbell Cameras for a Q and A session to get the truth about camera equipment and filming hunts!

Q&A With the Pro’s: Mechanical and Fixed Blade Broadheads

Justin Zarr talks with Chris Kozlik of New Archery Products about mechanical broadheads.

HotMocs | The Cure For Cold Feet While Hunting

If you're a bowhunter who gets cold feet easily, you have to check out HotMocs!

The Rut Finally Comes To Illinois

Justin Zarr continues to hunt hard in Illinois which pays off as he connects with his 2nd great whitetail buck of the season.

Where Have All the Bucks Gone?

After a great October, my bowhunting season has really slowed down both in terms of buck sightings as well as trail camera photos. Where have all the bucks gone??

October Bowhunting Success | A Buck Named Hitch

Bowhunting.com General Manager Justin Zarr recounts the story of a buck called Hitch, his best bow buck to date.

Cyclops Flare Spotlight Review

If you're looking for a new flashlight, you may want to consider the Cyclops Flare. With 193 lumens of light and a 3.5 hour burn time this little light packs a big punch.

Using Deer Lures: An Interview with Terry Rohm of Tink’s Hunting Products

Wanting to learn more about using deer lures to help me harvest a mature buck, I turned to industry expert Terry Rohm for some advice on scents.

Slow Opening Weekend of Bowhunting in Illinois

Opening weekend of archery season in Illinois got off to a slow start, but with a couple good bucks on our Stealth Cams optimizm is still high for the rest of the year.

Trail Cameras Don’t Always Have Good News

Using trail cameras can be a great way to locate and hunt target bucks, but they can also be a big disappointment as well.

Bowhunting Elk in Colorado

After a year and a half of planning and anticipation, Mike Willand and Justin Zarr finally head to Colorado to chase elk with their Mathews bows.

Treestand Placement – Morning Stands vrs Evening Stands

Learning where to hang your treestands and when to hunt them is one of the most important things you can do in order to become a better deer hunter.

Essential Tools For Hanging Treestands

When hanging treestands it's important to bring the right tools in order to make this often dreadful task both easier as well as safer.