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Hunting with a partner

How To Hunt With A Partner: Safety, Roles, And Communication


Going on a hunt with a partner can be incredibly rewarding, doubling your eyes, ears, and experience in the field. But it also brings added responsibility. Without proper planning, clear communication, and mutual awareness, two hunters can quickly become a liability to each other. At Thunder Guns West, we believe that great hunting partnerships are built not just on trust,…

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Proper size of bow

7 Powerful Archery Tips For Better Accuracy (And A Successful Hunt)


If you want to excel in the archery world, then you MUST work on your accuracy. Fact. These 7 archery tips will get you on your way to a successful shot. It doesn’t matter what you use archery for (whether it bowhunting, self-defense, or competitions); if you can’t draw that bowstring and release a successful shot, you have to do something. So,…

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shooting a recurve longbow

Keep Shooting During the Offseason


It seems like nearly everyone in the U.S. has their television turned on the first Sunday afternoon of February. Arguably, there isn’t a greater sporting event to watch than the Super Bowl. But, just as great of a day Super Bowl Sunday is, the next day is somewhat solemn as the realization that football season is over sinks in. You…

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A Not-So-Average Crossbow for the Average Hunter!


It’s been a while, but I’ve talked about hunting with crossbows in the past. There are some distinct advantages to using a x-bow during archery season, since it fires so much more like a rifle than a bow. A good crossbow is terrific for anyone with a disability, but it’s also a great choice for beginning hunters. Maybe that’s why…

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bronc box giveaway average hunter

*Ended* Bronc Box Giveaway


We’re giving away a brand new Bronc Box with tray, divider and light to one lucky winner. The Bronc Box was inspired by explorers of the wild – hunters who have dedicated much of their lives understanding nature, living on the fringes, and relentlessly traveling to find their next adventure. And like these fellows, the Bronco horse lives unrestrainedly, endures…

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hunter's worst enemy

A Hunter’s Worst Enemy


Who are the hunter’s worst enemy?  In most cases it’s other hunters. It’s that time of year again when the success of some brings out the hate of many.  It’s deer season all around and it’s when the worst in hunters really shows its face.  It never fails when a lucky hunter shows their success, there will be several that…

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ATA New Product Highlights Part 2


Average Hunter attended the 2014 ATA in Nashville to check out all the new products coming to the market. This is part two of a series to highlight the better ones that we saw there all of which are all small companies trying to live the dream. As mentioned, we focused our attention at the ATA at the new companies.…

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Where Have All The Bucks Gone


The Hunting and Outdoors Shows season is upon us and a lot of these shows have their main attraction being a big buck contest.  I am an official measurer for Boone & Crockett and I am at a lot of these shows measuring these deer with many other measurers from B&C, P&Y and other organizations.  Up to about 5 years ago, these…

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