Author: Josh Honeycutt

Prior to the hunting technology boom, hunters had to estimate yardage distances. That was true for bowhunters and gun hunters alike. Enter the idea of rangefinders. Now, hunters can get ultra-accurate shot distances with angle compensation and other innovative technologies. Over the past 20 years, but especially the last five to 10, rangefinders have advanced even further. This resulted in stiff competition between brands and pushed products to even new levels. Today, we have numerous market options to choose from. This has led to its own challenge of sifting through the offerings to determine the right rangefinders for you. Of…

Quick take: The BLOCK Infinity Crossbow is our best overall target because it handles both field points and broadheads at up to 520 FPS. The BIGshot Iron Man Kinetic 650 is the choice for maximum field-point stopping power, while the Morrell BIG High Roller is our favorite portable broadhead target and the Yellow Jacket YJ-425 is the value pick for moderate-speed bows. Choosing the best crossbow target is not simply a matter of buying the heaviest block or the highest advertised speed rating. A shooter who fires hundreds of field points each month has different needs than a hunter who…

Checking these boxes can ensure food plots grow the utmost tonnage possible. Food plots are part of most modern land managers’ annual duties. Deer hunters throughout the country plant these nutrient-rich dinner tables for deer. It’s a good practice, of course, but doing so without maximizing food plot yield is folly. Here are ways to maximize food plot yield, and this is why… Choose the Best Ground Some parts of a hunting property will be better for food plots than others. Oftentimes, different soil types exist throughout a tract of land. Finding the areas with the best soil, that also…

PHOTOS COURTESY OF HONEYCUTT CREATIVE LLC Ten steps to set up treestands for crossbow hunters Crossbows have taken the hunting world by storm, and it’s understandable why—these things are effective. But setting up treestand locations for crossbows isn’t exactly the same for crossbow hunting as with a compound bow or firearm. Here is a look at how to optimize treestand locations for crossbow hunters. 1. POINT TREESTANDS DIRECTLY TOWARD THE ACTION Bowhunters oftentimes offset their treestands slightly left or right to make shooting easier. This is because, when drawing their bow, their draw-arm elbow tends to hit the tree trunk.…

A look at high-quality crossbow hunting gear for the 2023 season The 2023 deer season is upon us, and crossbow hunters are gearing up for another successful fall and winter. Opening day is a holiday for most hunters, as it attracts millions of hunters to head afield. Of course, having quality gear can make that outing, and each following outing, more successful. As such, here is the deer season opening day gear guide for crossbow hunters. CROSSBOWS TenPoint Nitro 505 TenPoint Nitro 505 is the fastest crossbow on the market. It launches bolts at 505 fps with 227 foot-pounds of…

What is the fastest crossbow? Check out these 430-plus-fps stick slingers available this year The crossbow market continues to march forward each year. The options available for 2024 don’t disappoint, either. Manufacturers continue to crank out better bows. Here, we’re highlighting some of the fastest crossbows available to consumers. With bows ranging from 430-505 fps, speed is front and center. Axe, Barnett, CenterPoint, Ravin, and TenPoint all have skin in the game here. Check out these incredible crossbows, all of which are among make our 2024 list for the fastest crossbow available. Barnett HyperTac – Prices vary from $639-$786 depending…