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Forum: Bowhunting
07-12-2023, 06:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 729
Posted By ma archer

Scent control by rubbing vegetation

A friend of mine came up with an idea for scent control that seemed like a great idea, but one that is not widely used. Rather than using all these scent control products why not just rub your...
Forum: Bowhunting
12-05-2021, 09:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,866
Posted By ma archer

Mobile tree platform vs fixed tree stand

Me and a friend of mine were having a debate. He swears by fixed tree stands as the best platform for deer hunting. I prefer my tree saddle because of its mobility and basically, i can go up any tree...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-20-2021, 09:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,646
Posted By ma archer

shotguns disturbing deer

Me and a friend of mine hunt on a sportsman's club. Often year round there are people shooting shotguns. the deer hear it all the time. How much does this spook the deer during Archery season? There...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-18-2021, 05:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,162
Posted By ma archer

hikers and dog walkers pressuring deer

do deer on public land react to all human presence as hunting pressure or are they not spooked by hikers and dogwalkers who stick to trails.

I know if a deer sees a hiker it will take off. Im...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-13-2021, 12:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,021
Posted By ma archer

are pine forests better in hot weather

I have a property that is partially made up of a section that is 100 percent pine trees. I have heard pine forests are cooler than other types of forests like hardwood or mixed. Would this be a good...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-13-2021, 12:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,556
Posted By ma archer

How to hunt nocturnal deer

One of my best hunting spots it seems the deer have gone nocturnal. we did get a doe on the second day and have cams all over the place. We haven't had any sightings since and all the pic are at...
Forum: Bowhunting
07-26-2021, 08:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 676
Posted By ma archer

Bear Broadhead Choice

Hello, for hunting Black Bear, can I use mechanical broadheads which I usually use, or should I use fixed blades broadheads for penetration. It will be in September so their fur might not be as thick.
Forum: Bowhunting
07-19-2021, 02:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,190
Posted By ma archer

Zerotrace ion Scent Blocking machine

I just picked one of these up. I have never used it in the field, because the season has not started yet. can anyone who has actually used this, or something like it give me their opinions on how...
Forum: Bowhunting
03-03-2021, 08:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 675
Posted By ma archer

bringing bow into treestand

the part of my quiver on my compound bow that I tie a rope to bring it into a treestand broke off. could I just tie the rope to one of the holes the main body (not limbs), or is this mechanically bad...
Forum: Technical
03-03-2021, 08:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,644
Posted By ma archer

arrow spine

hello, with hunting with a compound bow of about 45 pounds what are the pros and cons of using high spine (500) arrows. What are the pros and cons to high or low spine arrows in general with hunting.
Forum: Bowhunting
03-03-2021, 08:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 626
Posted By ma archer

sighting in bow

Hello, when sighting in a compound bow, should you use field points or the broadheads you will actually hunt with.
Forum: Bowhunting
01-09-2021, 02:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 408
Posted By ma archer

Screw in bow holder

Whenever I hunt from a tree I try to not damage the tree as much as possible. But I have been using those screw-in bow holders. Obviously, it's important for safety and my bow to have those, but are...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-12-2020, 02:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 743
Posted By ma archer

Scouting area before a hunt

Before I hunt a area I usually Scout out the immediate area to check for tracks, check the wind, and see if there have been any developments. It takes about 20 minutes and most of the time I am...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-09-2020, 03:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,441
Posted By ma archer

movement in tree stands

If you physically move your body in a treestand, minus the sound does this spook deer. I know they could smell or hear you, but concealed up a tree it would seem hard for them to be able to see you.
Forum: Bowhunting
11-08-2020, 01:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 787
Posted By ma archer

Deer Vs Coyote hunting percentage

do you think from a percentage standpoint of getting something hunting coyotes is more likely to yield a harvest than deer hunting?

It seems to me that you can call coyotes into you whereas deer...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-07-2020, 02:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 547
Posted By ma archer

spooking deer

when I was walking to my treestand today I made more noise than usual. I had to put up new climbing sticks, the leaves and twigs underfoot were very crunchy, and I dropped something from my stand.
...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-18-2020, 05:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,059
Posted By ma archer

Spooking deer

Me and my friend saw a ton of deer before the season on cams and in person before the season on a small property. We hung one treestand and scouted a couple of times and haven't seen anything since....
Forum: Bowhunting
10-06-2020, 06:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 546
Posted By ma archer

Deer Bowhunting

My friend shot a small Doe at about 20 yards with a compound bow. It was a passthrough shot that he thought was the lungs. The thing was when the deer was hit it didn't run away as fast as possible....
Forum: Bowhunting
08-22-2020, 03:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,190
Posted By ma archer

Bobcat hunting

would it be better to hunt a bobcat from a tree stand or on the ground, assuming you all ready have plenty of tree stands set up.
Forum: Bowhunting
08-05-2020, 04:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 641
Posted By ma archer

tanning coyote hide

Hello, how hard is it to tan a coyote hide. How long does it take.
Forum: Bowhunting
08-03-2020, 02:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 491
Posted By ma archer

Calling black bears

What are the basics for calling black bears in September? What time of day is best for bears in September, and would it be better to make bear sounds or a prey distress.

We will be hunting in New...
07-21-2020, 04:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 969
Posted By ma archer

Climbing Sticks

I have some very good steel climbing sticks that I would love to use this deer season, the only problem is I only have enough tree brackets for half of them. I have plenty of straps, but is there any...
Forum: Technical
05-30-2020, 05:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,233
Posted By ma archer

linseed oil

when should you put linseed oil on a bow and what exactly does it do. does it just make it shiny or does it make the bow itself stronger?

is there a type of bow to not put linseed oil on, aside...
04-22-2020, 01:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 768
Posted By ma archer

Spring Turkey

Rookie turkey hunter here

What conditions are good for a spring turkey hunt. Clearly you want them moving. Is sunny and clear good for the birds moving, or rain

Also what conditions are bad,...
Forum: Bowhunting
02-11-2020, 09:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,405
Posted By ma archer

bear hunting in western mass

Hello, im looking to do some bear hunting in western ma next season. but I dont know where to begin. Does anyone know some basics that could help me out. The biggest problem I can think off is...
Forum: Bowhunting
01-16-2020, 08:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 502
Posted By ma archer

coyote hunting 101

im just getting into coyote hunting. I have an electric decoy and electric caller which seem to be good tools. but how often can i actually call in a coyote? should i be in a stand for a long time,...
01-16-2020, 08:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,745
Posted By ma archer

patterning deer

what are the basics for patterning deer. what should i look for when setting up a hunting location.
01-16-2020, 08:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,873
Posted By ma archer

cover scent

what are some good cover scents aside from just trying to eliminate your scent with sprays? something that actually smells like something from the woods.
12-21-2019, 08:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 586
Posted By ma archer

scent control

are plastic bags from grocery stores good for storing small items scent free? I know garbage bags are no good because they have chemicals implanted to reduce bad smells of garbage. are standard...
Forum: Bowhunting
12-02-2019, 09:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 300
Posted By ma archer

hunting club

hello I hunt a 45 acre hunting club for deer. the club is in a small suburban town. It gets hunted a lot. just wondering if you think later in the year I should call it at that club just cause of the...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-18-2019, 10:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 517
Posted By ma archer

antler rattling call

Hello, how long during the season do antler rattles bag calls work. is it literally only a few weeks in November or is it longer are there any finer points on how to use these things. are there any...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-13-2019, 05:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 658
Posted By ma archer

bears vision

Can Black Bears see hunter orange. If Im in a tree stand in orange will a bear see me like that or can they not see color well.
Forum: Bowhunting
09-07-2019, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 492
Posted By ma archer

deer hunting

Simply how do I maximize my chances hunting deer in new england.
Forum: Bowhunting
08-17-2019, 12:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,063
Posted By ma archer

bear locating

Bear hunting rookie here. When bear scouting, how do you tell when bear are in the area or what makes a good area. Is there a locator call or a particular sent you can leave that will have them...
Forum: Bowhunting
07-19-2019, 01:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,759
Posted By ma archer

bear hunting in mass

Hows it going, Im thinking about going bear hunting in Massachusetts (my home state) but i have no idea where to start. Ive done a lot of deer hunting but ive never done any bear hunting. What are...
Forum: Bowhunting
05-10-2019, 01:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 657
Posted By ma archer

deer antlers

Do deer recognize antlers. Could I use Deer Antlers (spray painted orange) to get the attention of a buck. I realize this poses a safety hazard and I am not talking about wearing them on my head, or...
05-08-2019, 09:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 379
Posted By ma archer

time off day

What is the best time of day to hunt black bears without bait. i know the mornings and evenings are good but what about the afternoon.
Forum: Bowhunting
05-02-2019, 09:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 578
Posted By ma archer

bear hunting 101

what would you consider the very basics for black bear hunting where bait is not allowed. what would you consider the most important components.
Forum: Bowhunting
05-02-2019, 09:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 300
Posted By ma archer

Dumpsters

Would hunting near dumpsters be good for black bear. would making bear calls near dumpsters have any effect.
Forum: Bowhunting
02-06-2019, 07:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 501
Posted By ma archer

Calling bears

Where black bear baiting is not allowed, (in this case western MA) would calling be a good way to attract a bear. would it be better to do a basic predator call like for a coyote or a bear sound. how...
Forum: Bowhunting
02-04-2019, 09:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 749
Posted By ma archer

Western Mass

Western Mass
Forum: Bowhunting
02-03-2019, 05:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 749
Posted By ma archer

black bear

I want to try my hand at black bear hunting this fall, but have never been and baiting is not allowed where I live. I really dont know where to start. does anyone have some bear hunting 101 tips....
Forum: Bowhunting
01-22-2019, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 704
Posted By ma archer

Intermediate skills

this deer season was my 2nd spent in the deerwoods chasing whitetails with a bow. aside from all the fun and time well spent I realized that I was no longer a rookie. I am passed the basics like...
01-10-2019, 10:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 655
Posted By ma archer

late season goose

Hello, I want to go after some geese this winter. however i have had a hart time finding where the geese are. where will the geese be in late winter. I've heard fields. do they like to hang out on...
01-10-2019, 07:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,145
Posted By ma archer

calling

2 way better hunters than me were having a interesting debate. how effective is calling deer. it seems some guys call every time and some never call. it seems everyone has different opinions. clearly...
Forum: Bowhunting
01-10-2019, 10:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,898
Posted By ma archer

train tracks

hello, I have a dumb rookie question. i found a great area for deer on public land, the only issue is that the only way to access it by foot is via 300 feet of train tracks. I would not literally be...
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