http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog T-Bone Blog en meitins-bow-bloghttp://feedburner.google.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/wade-in-bowfishing-opportunities-abound North America Summer Freshwater Fish Bowhunting Entertainment Wed, 22 May 2013 18:31:31 +0000 41149 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/best-bow-for-bowfishing Compound or recurve? What's the best bow for bowfishing? North America Summer Freshwater Fish Bowhunting Entertainment Fri, 17 May 2013 07:16:43 +0000 patrickmeitin 41148 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/spring-bear-hunting-a-canadian-affair Opportunities to hunt spring bears in the United States have become increasingly rare. Currently, only a handful of western states host spring dates. Canada Spring Bear Bowhunting Entertainment Fri, 03 May 2013 15:44:47 +0000 41021 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/where-to-shoot-a-turkey-with-a-bow-mystery-solved Wondering where to shoot a turkey with a bow? Check out the video and the mystery is solved. United States Turkey Entertainment Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:51:54 +0000 40849 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/crossbows-in-bow-season Whitetail Deer Crossbow Entertainment Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:44:42 +0000 40796 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/mike-strandlund-one-of-the-good-ones Mike Strandlund, editor of Bowhunting World and Grand View Media's Editorial Director, Will Be Missed By All Bowhunters. North America Bowhunting Entertainment Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:21:17 +0000 40596 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/the-best-setup-for-bowhunting-turkeys "How should I set up for bowhunting turkeys?" North America Spring Turkey Bowhunting Entertainment Sun, 07 Apr 2013 20:02:37 +0000 40329 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/do-you-hunt-the-smartest-deer My Deer Are Smarter Than Yours. North America Whitetail Deer Bowhunting Entertainment Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:28:09 +0000 patrickmeitin 40410 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/is-using-deer-mineral-worth-the-effort-and-cost Should You Use Deer Mineral This Spring? North America Spring Whitetail Deer Entertainment Mon, 25 Mar 2013 07:02:31 +0000 patrickmeitin 40409 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/survey-whats-the-best-arrow-for-bowhunting What's the best arrow for bowhunting? Spring Big Game Bowhunting Entertainment Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:56:24 +0000 40263 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/tune-your-own-bow-how-to-install-a-peep-sight Learing how to intall a peep sight isn't difficult. It can be done in just a few steps. North America Spring Bowhunting Entertainment Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:39:21 +0000 39505 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/how-to-tune-a-bow-tie-your-own-string-loop Tying your own string loop isn't difficult. It can be tied in just seven steps. Spring Bowhunting Entertainment Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:09:33 +0000 patrickmeitin 39503 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/how-to-tune-a-bow-nocks-and-rests In the first installment of our How To Tune A Bow series, we look at installing rests and nock points. Spring Bowhunting Entertainment Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:29:54 +0000 patrickmeitin 39500 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/there-is-life-after-deer-season Is there life after deer season? Absolutely. North America Winter Big Game Bowhunting Entertainment Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:00:17 +0000 patrickmeitin 38566 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/100-percent-success-or-100-percent-disappointment My whitetail season's officially finished. I wrapped it up with a "management buck" with poor long-term trophy potential to fill my Idaho tag. North America Fall Whitetail Deer Bowhunting Entertainment Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:33:37 +0000 patrickmeitin 38553 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/buying-a-new-hunting-bow-is-it-necessary Do I Really Need A New Bow? Spring Big Game Bowhunting Entertainment Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:34:59 +0000 patrickmeitin 39499 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/thieves-among-us-trail-camera-theft-is-common Trail Camera theft is unfortunately a common practice for some. North America Winter Whitetail Deer Bowhunting Entertainment Wed, 02 Jan 2013 07:10:08 +0000 38554 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/bowhunting-small-game-the-ultimate-learning-experience Bowhunting for small game can teach big game skills. North America Winter Predators & Small Game Bowhunting Entertainment Sat, 29 Dec 2012 12:18:35 +0000 38578 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/dress-for-success-for-cold-weather-bowhunting A systematic approach for cold-weather hunting clothing. North America Fall Whitetail Deer Bowhunting Entertainment Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:55:17 +0000 38062 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/tag-soup-what-went-wrong Unpunched Whitetail Tag?  Here's Why You Failed. North America Winter Whitetail Deer Bowhunting Entertainment Sun, 09 Dec 2012 19:08:33 +0000 38563 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/whitetail-tactics-that-can-actually-work Whitetail tactics that might actually work in your area. North America Fall Whitetail Deer Bowhunting Entertainment Thu, 06 Dec 2012 09:37:48 +0000 37716 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/the-big-kansas-failure Big Expectations Turn To Big Disappointment. North America Fall Whitetail Deer Bowhunting Entertainment Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:37:19 +0000 38383 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/worthless-advice-on-bowhunting-whitetails Enough with the whitetail gurus. North America Fall Whitetail Deer Bowhunting Entertainment Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:07:03 +0000 patrickmeitin 37714 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/sleep-deprivation-bowhunting Sleep Deprivation and Deer Hunters. North America Fall Whitetail Deer Bowhunting Entertainment Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:46:13 +0000 patrickmeitin 37446 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/have-bow-will-travel Taking your bow on a plane? It's not as easy as it used to be. North America Fall Big Game Bowhunting Entertainment Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:23:45 +0000 patrickmeitin 37445 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/shooting-arrows-in-the-wind Shooting In The Wind North America Big Game Bowhunting Entertainment Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:11:58 +0000 patrickmeitin 37255 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/the-bait-debate The Bait Debate: Is Hunting Deer Over Bait Unethical? North America Fall Whitetail Deer Bowhunting Entertainment Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:55:31 +0000 patrickmeitin 37426 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/shot-angles-shoulder-blades-arrows Is an intentional shoulder shot unethical? North America Fall Big Game Bowhunting Entertainment Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:48:39 +0000 37142 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/bowhunting-oklahomas-early-season-whitetail Patrick Meitin returns from another visit to Oklahoma for October whitetails. North America Fall Whitetail Deer Bowhunting Entertainment Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:02:27 +0000 patrickmeitin 37239 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/should-you-hunt-over-scrapes North America Fall Whitetail Deer Bowhunting Entertainment Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:20:30 +0000 patrickmeitin 37060 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/back-to-oklahoma-for-an-october-whitetail-bowhunt Oklahoma Whitetails In October North America Fall Whitetail Deer Bowhunting Entertainment Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:39:22 +0000 patrickmeitin 37149 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/bowhunting-elk-when-its-hot-dry Idaho's archery elk season was a scorcher, and spooky dry. The air was filled with an ominous haze from distant forest fires most mornings, making glassing fruitless. By 8:30 soaring heat sent elk into cover and silence. It proved the most challenging elk hunting I've faced since moving to Idaho. North America Fall Elk Bowhunting Entertainment Sat, 29 Sep 2012 19:08:29 +0000 patrickmeitin 37141 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/playing-treestand-musical-chairs-based-on-wind-and-trail-camera-evidence Trail Cams and Wind North America Fall Whitetail Deer Bowhunting Entertainment Tue, 25 Sep 2012 22:19:55 +0000 patrickmeitin 36953 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/the-post-velvet-whitetail-lull Do you believe in the October Lull? And does it really begin in September? North America Fall Whitetail Deer Bowhunting Entertainment Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:03:51 +0000 patrickmeitin 37016 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/meitins-favorite-bows-for-2012 My Current FavoritesBeing a long-time hanger-on in the archery industry I get to play with lots of gear. From bows to arrows I take advantage of this privilege, making an attempt to test as wide a variety of gear as possible so I can speak authoritatively on any equipment subject.  Invariably, as the season developes and I begin shooting in earnest, favorites emerge.  Here are my pets from the current batch (all but the recurve available in Realtree camouflage). Fall Big Game Bowhunting Entertainment Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:32:30 +0000 patrickmeitin 36956 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/making-the-best-of-pronghorn-bowhunts-after-heavy-rains Rained-Out Pronghorn North America Summer Antelope Bowhunting Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:19:45 +0000 patrickmeitin 36649 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/the-ideal-bow-and-arrow-setup-for-elk Gearing Up For Elk North America Fall Elk Bowhunting Tue, 04 Sep 2012 21:20:49 +0000 patrickmeitin 36704 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/the-finer-points-of-calling-elk-during-archery-seasons Calling All ElkCalling snot-slinging, wild-eyed bulls into archery range is the stuff of bowhunting dreams. Unfortunately, this seldom comes off as depicted in heavily-edited hunting videos starring major game-call icons. I've been in this dodge long enough to understand these moneyed captains of industry don't bowhunt the same places you and I do, haunting instead properties we'll never afford, or wait decades to win a lottery tag for. North America Fall Elk Bowhunting Entertainment Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:19:32 +0000 patrickmeitin 36790 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/bowhunting-early-season-high-country-mule-deer Meitin talks glassing and stalking tactics for early season mule deer in the high mountains North America Summer Mule Deer Bowhunting Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:34:40 +0000 patrickmeitin 35369 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/the-perfect-pronghorn-bow Meitin explains the ins and outs of putting together the perfect bowhunting outfit for pronghorns North America Summer Antelope Bowhunting Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:23:12 +0000 patrickmeitin 35301 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/bowhunting-and-lucky-charms What more scientific proof do you need? Season going badly; nothing but bad luck. Find four-leaf clover. Kill bear nearly immediately. North America Bowhunting Entertainment Fri, 27 Jul 2012 23:57:27 +0000 patrickmeitin 35145 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/missing-is-part-of-bowhunting  I just read "Fred Bear's Field Notes," again. It occurs to me anew how archers of old weren't afraid to miss like we are today. North America Bowhunting Entertainment Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:43:08 +0000 patrickmeitin 35146 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/how-to-score-a-pronghorn-over-water Water Hole Pronghorn 101 North America Summer Antelope Bowhunting Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:10:41 +0000 patrickmeitin 35302 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/shooting-practices-that-help-cure-buck-fever Beating Buck Fever Summer Big Game Bowhunting Sun, 08 Jul 2012 15:16:51 +0000 patrickmeitin 35074 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/beating-target-panic-this-summer-for-better-shooting-this-fall Beat Target Panic NowIf you've been shooting a bow more than 10 years you have target panic. Yes you do. On a scale from 1 to 100 you may show symptoms on a level 25, but it's there I assure you. When target-panic affliction reaches levels higher than, say 50, it's absolutely affecting your ability to shoot at your full potential. In a strictly bowhunting context this means missing easy shots at game for no apparent reason, taking more time to aim than you should while also making shots more "forced" than necessary. Summer Big Game Bowhunting Entertainment Sun, 08 Jul 2012 00:21:48 +0000 patrickmeitin 35201 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/broadheads-assuring-accuracy-from-the-fastest-bows Fast Broadheads North America Summer Big Game Bowhunting Sat, 07 Jul 2012 23:46:54 +0000 patrickmeitin 35200 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/bowfishing-is-hot-summertime-fun Bowfishing -- Hot Summertime Fun North America Spring Freshwater Fish Bowhunting Mon, 02 Jul 2012 20:08:20 +0000 patrickmeitin 34911 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/choosing-the-best-broadhead-and-arrow-to-make-your-bow-an-all-game-rig Match The Rig To The Gig North America Big Game Bowhunting Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:25:20 +0000 patrickmeitin 34794 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/want-to-kill-more-game-with-a-bow-shoot-more-foam 3-D For Better Bowhunting North America Summer Big Game Bowhunting Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:40:55 +0000 patrickmeitin 35076 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/hiring-a-shooting-coach-this-summer-for-better-shooting-come-fall After you've been shooting awhile the mechanics of drawing, anchoring and releasing a bowstring become essentially automatic. Summer Big Game Bowhunting Gear Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:25:21 +0000 patrickmeitin 34971 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/drop-away-arrow-rest   Summer Bowhunting Tue, 29 May 2012 17:56:30 +0000 patrickmeitin 34950 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/hot-button-topic-of-bear-baiting Bear-Baiting Controversy North America Spring Bear Bowhunting Fri, 25 May 2012 17:50:26 +0000 patrickmeitin 34909 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/making-your-bowhunting-outfit-deadly-silent Silence of the Limbs Summer Big Game Bowhunting Gear Thu, 24 May 2012 18:57:24 +0000 patrickmeitin 34970 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/bowfishing-what-to-do-with-fish It's not uncommon during an average day of bowfishing to accumulate a barrel full of carp. While bowfishing will never eliminate carp from local waters, thinning the highly invasive species remains a guilt-free enterprise. Still, waste has always bothered me. In remote areas, I normally toss dead carp on shore for raccoons and coyotes, or even birds of prey, to pick at. Of course this is a bad idea (and often illegal) in heavily used public areas. North America Summer Freshwater Fish Bowhunting Mon, 21 May 2012 18:30:44 +0000 patrickmeitin 34952 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/the-best-turkey-you-will-ever-eat By now many of you have tagged your spring gobbler -- maybe more than one. Looking for something scrumptious to do with it? I asked professional wild-game cookbook authors Tiffany and Scott Haugen for their favorite way to eat a turkey, and they graciously shared this deep fried turkey recipe from their new book "Cooking Game Birds." Deep-Fried Turkey by Tiffany Haugen   North America Spring Turkey Bowhunting Thu, 10 May 2012 16:02:42 +0000 patrickmeitin 34906 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/wild-hogsfavorite-summertime-game Hog-Wild Summertime Fun! United States Spring Hog Bowhunting Mon, 07 May 2012 20:34:57 +0000 patrickmeitin 34912 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/removing-your-bow-quiver-will-make-you-a-better-shot The Case Against Bow Quivers United States Big Game Bowhunting Thu, 03 May 2012 16:02:52 +0000 patrickmeitin 34795 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/learning-traditional-archery Some bowhunters choose traditional archery to emulate icons like Fred Bear, while others might just be looking for something simpler. Some in the archery industry see this as a threat somehow. I guess the assumption is an onslaught of single-string shooters will result in fewer purchases of expensive gizmos. Traditional archery is pretty basic. North America Big Game Whitetail Deer Turkey Bowhunting Traditional Bow Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:47:45 +0000 patrickmeitin 34613 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/best-broadheads-for-turkeys  Bowhunting turkeys, as I've discussed previously, depends on having the right gear. This is especially true when it comes to choosing broadheads. Choosing the best broadheads for turkeys is all about punching a big hole, to a lesser extent knocking the bird for a loop. Oddly enough, in regard to turkeys you want broadheads that are, well, inefficient (for lack of a better term). Inefficient in this context means heads that shed arrow energy on impact. They fill the prescription of less penetration and more imparted shock. North America Spring Turkey Bowhunting Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:14:37 +0000 patrickmeitin 34770 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/bowhunting-shot-placement-on-turkeys Bowhunting Shot Placement on Turkeys North America Spring Turkey Bowhunting Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:45:57 +0000 patrickmeitin 34771 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/foc-and-bowhunting-arrow-accuracy F.O.C. and Bowhunting Big Game Bowhunting Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:05:46 +0000 patrickmeitin 34789 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/the-ashby-thing-part-ii-regarding-compounds The Ashby Thing Part II North America Big Game Whitetail Deer Bowhunting Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:58:32 +0000 jwilkins 34749 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/ed-ashby-traditional-archery The Ashby Thing, Part I North America Big Game Bowhunting Traditional Bow Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:25:50 +0000 patrickmeitin 34713 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/is-a-speed-bow-for-you   North America Bowhunting Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:11:08 +0000 patrickmeitin 34646 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/bowhunting-turkeys-isnt-as-difficult-as-you-think   North America Spring Turkey Bowhunting Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:35:52 +0000 patrickmeitin 34614 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/favorite-release-aid-styles United States Big Game Bowhunting Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:13:30 +0000 patrickmeitin 34517 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/finger-shooting-compounds Big Game Bowhunting Entertainment Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:29:20 +0000 patrickmeitin 34514 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/perspectives-on-growing-and-maturing-as-a-hunter United States Big Game Whitetail Deer Hog Bowhunting Traditional Bow Entertainment Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:02:13 +0000 patrickmeitin 34470 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/shooting-form-the-perfect-release At its base, how you approach the aiming process, in direct relation to the release, makes or breaks every shot with the bow and arrow. Proper execution also heads off bad habits affecting your shooting down the road. United States Spring Big Game Whitetail Deer Bowhunting Entertainment Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:55:17 +0000 34441 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/shooting-form-the-perfect-bow-grip Torque is archery accuracy’s worst enemy. You can line up everything precisely while aiming, but twist the shot off axis at the moment of release and everything turns to garbage. Seventy-five percent of torque is created by the bow hand, the only point of contact with the bow following release. United States Spring Big Game Whitetail Deer Bowhunting Entertainment Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:43:43 +0000 34369 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/shooting-form-the-stance During the last four installments, I discussed purchasing the basic equipment needed to begin your bowhunting passion. Before you’ll achieve the best results possible, you’ll need to instill basic shooting-form fundamentals. United States Winter Big Game Whitetail Deer Bowhunting Entertainment Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:02:46 +0000 34359 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/bowhunting-basics-iv-rangefinders Previously we discussed the basic gear you’ll need to start shooting and enjoying all archery has to offer. But before you get really serious about bowhunting live game you’ll need a quality laser rangefinder. United States Winter Big Game Whitetail Deer Bowhunting Entertainment Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:44:54 +0000 34320 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/bowhunting-basics-iii-modern-bowhunting-accessories While modern compound bows, with their silky-smooth draw cycles, high let-off, and efficient energy transfer, and straighter, more durable carbon arrows and broadheads, are huge factors in making archery success easier, modern bowhunting accessories also contribute largely to shooting ease. North America Winter Big Game Whitetail Deer Bowhunting Entertainment Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:02:53 +0000 34248 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/bowhunting-basics-ii-terminal-tackle In the first installment of Bowhunting Basics, I discussed choosing a bow. With that part of the journey behind you, you’ll obviously need additional gear to make your bowhunting ambitions more streamlined and successful. United States Winter Big Game Whitetail Deer Bowhunting Entertainment Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:28:56 +0000 34225 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/bowhunting-basics-part-1 Have you never been bowhunting? Getting started is easier than you think. United States Winter Big Game Bowhunting Entertainment Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:47:22 +0000 34142 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/meet-patrick-meitin I’ve been in the outdoor-writing dodge a while, selling my first magazine articles to mainstream archery publications in 1988. Ironically enough, my first published article was a technical piece, detailing a simplified method of aiming a bow and arrow using a single pin. It’s ironic only because I wasn’t what you’d have called a tech-head back then, preferring recurve bows for the most part, or shooting compound bows without benefit of sights, directing my shots through pure instinct. Bow sights were for target heads; “disco freaks” we called them. United States Winter Big Game Whitetail Deer Bowhunting Traditional Bow Entertainment Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:40:29 +0000 admin 34094 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/realtree-presents-full-draw-film-tour If you are a serious bowhunter and are lucky enough to live in the Northwest portion of the country you're in for a real treat. The Full Draw Film Tour is coming to a historic theater near you this summer. You'll have the opportunity to watch exciting, never-before-seen bowhunting films in a classic big-screen setting. North America Summer Big Game Bowhunting Entertainment Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:36:46 +0000 patrickmeitin 40910 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/spring-stump-shooting-tune-up Stump-Shooting Fun Spring Bowhunting Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:23:38 +0000 patrickmeitin 34788 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/thoughts-on-long-range-bowhunting-shots Long Shots North America Bowhunting Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:46:52 +0000 patrickmeitin 34647 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/thoughts-on-solo-hunting-and-the-ideal-hunting-partn Love The One You're With United States Big Game Bowhunting Entertainment Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:01:45 +0000 patrickmeitin 34473 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/meitins-bow-blog/shooting-form-the-anchor In archery the anchor is really one part noun (as in anchor point), and one part verb (pulling the string to the anchor point). Without a consistent anchor point, no degree of accuracy is possible. Fall Winter Big Game Bowhunting Entertainment Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:24:16 +0000 stephanie 34380 at http://www.realtree.com