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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
Post Season Training: Next Season Starts Now

If you want next season to be better than last season now is the time to start moving toward that goal.

ATA Update

Here are some additional products to wet your appetite for new archery gear. Enjoy!          The new NAP Killzone rear-deploying expandable head will definately leave a huge mark.  Protect the new Easton INJEXION arrows and NAP compatable broadheads in this new 2012 Easton ARSENAL Quiver    Limbsaver will help you take care of […]

ATA Sneak Peak

For an admitted “Archery Junkie” like me nothing spells excitement, anticipation and sheer bliss quite like the ATA show. The Archery Trade Association show is the largest showcase for any and all things archery. It is a chance for ATA members, buyers, and media persons like me to get a sneak peak of all the […]

High Mountain Success

With so many rolling hills, food plots, and big buck sightings, it’s easy for an eastern guy to be a little jealous of his “mid-western” bowhunting brothers. After all, such particulars are seldom enjoyed in my neck of the woods. Still, the goal remains the same…..arrow a whitetail buck; plain and simple. So, in an […]

Broadhead Review – NAP Thunderhead Razor

If you're looking for a broadhead that actually flies true, impacting with your fieldpoints, your search is over.

The Great Debate: Speed vs. Kinetic Energy

The type of arrow you choose plays a major role in your ability to hit what you are aiming at. Have you made the right choice?

Building Perfection – Make your broadhead tipped arrows fly more accurately.

Want to make your broadhead tipped arrows fly better than ever? Consider these simple steps to accomplish just that.

Deadly Summer Practice – Extending Your Effective Bow-Killing Range

Deadly Summer Practice: Extending Your Effective Bow-Killing Range with a few simple steps.

Gear Review: Leupold RX-1000i TBR Rangefinder

In the world of bowhunting, undoubtedly the most vital piece of information any hunter can have at their disposal is knowing exactly how far away the target animal is. Making an accurate shot with archery equipment requires knowing the precise yardage to the target because the projectile (arrow) is traveling substantially slower than, say, that […]

Pre-Season Training – Preparing the Body for Tough Terrain

 When it comes to preparing for the upcoming season, a lot of bowhunters begin by shooting a few arrows in the backyard, attending a couple of 3-D shoots, and maybe hanging a stand or two. And while those things are definitely on the list of “things to do” before opening day, there is a different […]

Gear Review- NAP Apache Arrow Rest, QuikFletch, and Bloodrunner Broadhead

The older I get, the less I like change; particularly when it comes to my bowhunting gear. It is an emotion that I try hard to reverse. Nevertheless, as a regular contributor to Bowhunting.com and Bow and Arrow Hunting magazine, I am often asked to try different products and offer an opinion. Sometimes, these products […]

After the Shot—Clues to recovering your next whitetail

Months of preparation, hours and hours of practice time, days of hanging stand after stand, all come down to one split second, one opportunity to loose an arrow at the whitetail of your dreams, or at least, the whitetail of the moment.  When the shot finally happens there is a great sense of relief; especially […]

3D Shooting-The Perfect Pre-Season Warm up

When the moment of truth arrives we all want to deliver. In an effort to assure the likelihood that this happens, we spend countless hours hammering away at a target in the corner of the lawn. And while that type of practice strengthens shooting muscles it does little to prepare us for the real thing. […]

Bow Review-Mathews eZ7

While a good deal of attention is being placed on the flagship Z7 Extreme, and rightfully so, it would be a mistake to overlook the other bows in the Mathews stable, more specifically, the new eZ7.  Without question, this is the smoothest bow I have ever had the pleasure to shoot.  Not only that, it […]

Kansas Turkey Tag Out: When Preparation Meets Opportunity

In my last post I was getting ready to head out west on my first wild turkey hunt. To say I was excited would be an understatement. With that hunt now in the “memory bank”, all I can say is that Kansas was good to me and without a doubt it was a blessed hunt. […]

Turkey Tune-Up: Preparations for Bowhunting Spring Turkey

With opening day of most big-game bow seasons still several turns of the calendar away, it’s nice to know there is something to take the edge off. Thank God for Springtime Turkey hunting!! With a Kansas trip in my sights, I am feverishly preparing for my hunt while at the same time tackling all the […]

Armchair Whitetail Scouting

Flying under the whitetail radar, while effectively locating your next trophy from the comfort of your own home, is actually easier than it sounds using these three steps.

Product Review – Axion Archery GLX Sight

Looking for a top of the line sight to go with your top of the line bow? Look no further than the latest offering from this sight manufacturer.

Off-Season Shooting: A Different Approach

When seasons are closed and the weather is foul, nothing beats some quality time honing shooting skills before the next big-game schedule opens on a new year. However, there exist a different kind of off-season shooting that shouldn’t be neglected. And, in the grand scheme of things, could quite possible be the most important training you and I will ever partake in.

Perfecting the Whitetail Shot: Off-Season Prep

Don’t let the title fool you. While it may suggest improving shots on whitetails, without question the following technique can be applied to any type of big, or small, game hunting you do with a bow and arrow. Although this technique may appear to be simple on paper (or on a computer screen), in reality […]