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Steve Flores

Steve Flores
Steve Flores is a passionate hunter who enjoys chasing mountain whitetails in his native southern WV. Steve credits his love of hunting to his Dad who took the time to introduce him to what has become a life-long obsession....bowhunting for whitetail deer.
Latest Articles
Gear Review: Moose Utility Big Horn Rear Rack Bag

The next time you climb aboard your ATV....forget about how you will protect your equipment during the trip.

LaCrosse AeroHead Boot Review

LaCrosse introduces the all new AeroHead and it looks poised to break the rubber boot mold.

Big Timber Hot Spots Part 2

Scouting out bucks in big timber regions is difficult unless you have a plan. In part 2, we will discuss the best time to look for next years trophy.

Big Timber Hot Spots Part 1

Locating good stand sites in big timber can seem overwhelming unless you take the right approach.

Mountain Strong

Bowhunting "Mountain" whitetails requires a different mindset....along with a hundred other things.

Bow Review: Mathews Creed

What happens when the top bow company in the world pours 20 years worth of innovation and technology into one bow? Shoot the all new Mathews Creed and find out.

2013 Field & Stream and Outdoor Life Deer & Turkey Expos

The Field & Stream - Outdoor Life Deer & Turkey Expos are the perfect event for any outdoor enthusiast.

ATA TOP PICKS

With the 2013 ATA Show having come and gone, I’ve since taken the time to sit down and really let all of the new products seep into my consciousness. Some were good, some were bad, and some were just plain…well, you know the rest. Overall, I have to say i

ATA Show Day 3

Well, this is the last day. I guess all good things have to come to an end. There is so much to see and do at this show that it is hard to get everything done in the short amount of time we have to be here. However,

ATA 2013 PRODUCTS FIRST LOOK!

Well, there is no better way to start a Monday morning that to attend the 2013 ATA show. I know you guys want to see all of the latest and greatest gear so I will cut my intro short and get to the good stuff.....the products!!!!!

ATA 2013 DAY 2!

Day one has come and gone and now it is time for day two. Here we go...

Against All Odds

Prior to the start of the 2012 bow season I was very optimistic about my chances of filling a tag. I had spent a great deal of time preparing for the rigors of chasing “Mountain” whitetails and was looking forward to opening day. Much of this preparation

Choosing the Right Hunting Partner

As my buddy shook my hand and wished me luck under the pale light of a pre-dawn moon, I couldn’t help but feel excited. I had never hunted this section of “private” land before; although I had longed to do so for quite some time. And so, as fate would h

Non-Typical Injury?

One of our readers, Jim Ross, shared this question regarding non-typical whitetails and a deer he recently harvested. Jim writes....."Notice the "switch-blade" drop tines....

Top 25 Bowhunting Items for Under $50

Recently I asked our pro-staff here at Bowhunting.com to give me a list of their “must have”, “can’t leave home without them” items for $50 or less. In no particular order, here are the top 25 products that were suggested. Oh yeah, and by the way, if one

Shots To Avoid

I can still remember the first time I loosed an arrow at an actual living, breathing whitetail. The smallish doe looked larger than life as I nervously drew back my multi-laminated riser, solid-glass limbed, Browning bow. Yeah, it’s been awhile. Howeve

All-Day Hunt

Seven hours. That is what stood between me and sundown; seven lingering, solitary hours in a cold, lifeless treestand. Could I do it? Could I handle the physical as well as the mental strain? Could I stay for the long haul? I hoped so. After all, I

Essential Treestand Gear

For me, there is nothing quite like the days leading up to bow season. Tags are purchased, shooting form is polished and polished again, hunting clothes are washed and put away, plans are formulated, vacation days are submitted, and field points are enth

Making the Shot: 3 Keys to Success

As I watch the ice cold rain drops dash through the shaft of light projecting from my headlamp, my excitement level never falters. I know my stand is in a good spot; it really boils down to whether or not I want to brave the undesirable elements on this

12 REASONS YOU CAN'T KILL A TROPHY BUCK!

12) Ignoring Murphy’s Law: Anything that can go wrong will go wrong. And when it does, there is usually a big buck somewhere nearby. How often has the simplest little thing cost you a shot at a trophy whitetail? It never fails. You could draw back