Enter and Exit Your Stand Quietly & Safely
Marking the entrance point to your stand can be extremely helpful when you arrive early and in the dark for a morning hunt. Periodically place markers on the path to your stand; removing twigs and other noisy brush to ensure your entrance and exit is quiet and safe.
Lighted Nocks
Lighted Nocks can be a lifesaver in recovering your game and/or arrow. Try one out today at your Authorized Mathews Retailer.
Lock-Down Phase of the Rut
During the this phase many of the mature bucks are “locked down” with a doe, patiently awaiting her to go in heat. The majority of the breeding occurs during this phase. While buck activity is dramatically decreased there are some things bowhunters can do to increase their odds of luring in a shooter.
Vital Bow Information
Record vital information of your bow settings and specifications for future reference. Important information can include: draw length, draw weight, peep and kisser height, information about bow accessories- sight settings, arrow length and weight, etc. Logging this information can be very helpful if you ever need to diagnose an accuracy issue and/or when replacing arrows, bowstring and any other accessory.
Less is More When it Comes to Layers
North American Hunter's Melissa Bachman shares some tips to staying warm when temperatures drop.
Learn How ASA & IBO Scoring Works
Learn the differences between different 3D Archery Organizations-- ASA, IBO or NFAA, and how scoring differs between organizations.
Learn More About 3D Competitive Archery
Shooting 3D Archery is a great way to pass time between hunting seasons and can help prepare a bowhunter tremendously for high-pressure situations they may experience while hunting. Mike Tyrell, President of ASA, explains hows to get involved in a local competition, the different classes a shooter could participate in and other activities available to participate in.
Keep Your Eyes on the Does
Awareness of deer behavior and acknowledging other deer around a buck is crucial to getting the job done. North American Hunter's Melissa Bachman gives some helpful tips to watch for next time a deer is in bow range.
Hunting From the Ground
Hunting From the Ground
How to Stop a Moving Buck
How to Stop a Moving Buck
How to Tie a String Loop
How to Tie a String Loop
How to Replace Vanes
How to Replace Vanes
How to Paper Tune Your Bow
How to Paper Tune Your Bow
How to Make your Bow legal
How to Make your Bow legal
Estimate Yardage More Accurately
Judging yardage is a crucial skill needed both on the 3D archery course and in the field. Watch as Mathews Pro Jeff Hopkins shows you how to improve your judging accuracy next time your rangefinder may not be an option.