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Bowhunting 2020

ARCHERY & BOWHUNTING

Six questions.
Six expert opinions.

We asked, they answered.

As the world’s largest community of influential product experts, we have access to some of the most knowledgeable archery and
bowhunting pros in the business. We asked them six questions about the gear they’d recommend, and these are their top six answers.

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We asked

What is your preferred bow and arrow combination for hunting?

The experts said

A Mathews Vertix Bow
and Easton Axis Arrows.

“This is an extremely well-balanced bow that is smooth to shoot and very quiet. I have shot many bows, and the Mathews Vertix is simply the best.”

ROB BENNETT
HUNT AND TACTICAL

Easton
AXIS 5mm Arrows

Cody Leiftheit
Hunt, Hike and Tactical

U.S.Marines

Trustworthy!

I have shot Easton arrows for a long time. the Axis 340 combine durability with great down range Kinetic energy. I’ve taken Elk, Bear, Deer, and Turkey all with these arrows. On many occasions I was able to harvest more than one animal with the same arrow.

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Easton
AXIS 5mm Arrows

“My Mathews Vertix has been my absolute favorite bow l’ve ever shot. It’s so quiet and ‘dead in the hand’ on the shot. It’s compact and easy to change the draw weight and length.”

CHARLES SCHUBARTH
HUNT AND TACTICAL

We asked

As you’ve grown in the sport, what is the most surprising piece of gear you never knew you needed?

The experts said

A good backpack

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“Make sure you have
a comfortable pack to
wear in and out of the field. A pack that can withstand the harsh elements and can carry all of your gear with ease.”

ROB BENNETT
HUNT AND TACTICAL

Mystery Ranch
Sawtooth 45

Andrew "Scott" Whyte
Tactical

Law Enforcement

Top notch well-made packs.

I have several Mystery Ranch packs. They are by far the most comfortable well load-balanced packs I have worn. They are very stable over body armor as well. I am writing this review after my Rous medical pack waist strap buckle did not fair well coming through transport. A quick call to Mystery Ranch and they had a new buckle on its way to me same day I called. Tough to find service like this on other products. If you are purchasing a pack for hiking, work or service this is the company you want to purchase from!

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Mystery Ranch
Sawtooth 45
rangefinder

We asked

What is the one piece of equipment
you think newcomers to archery and
bowhunting need to get started?

The experts said

A rangefinder

“A rangefinder is great for determining distance from both practice targets and live game. It allows for greater accuracy, less margin of error, and cleaner kills.”

STEPHANIE KERBEL
HUNT AND TACTICAL

Vortex Optics
Ranger 1800 Laser Rangefinders

Jaquelyn Hartwig
Hunt

Outdoor World Retail Employee

Perfect tool for nearly any job.

Took this up to a recreational archery shoot and it performed fantastically. I especially loved the downhill range calculations - made our family shoot a blast and saved a few arrows. Easy enough for my kids to work but detailed enough to get the job done on hunt.

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Vortex Optics
Ranger 1800 Laser Rangefinders

“This will make or break your hunt. The one item that you rely on and that you can’t make up for if you lose it.”

BRADLEY ANDERSON
HUNT AND TACTICAL

We asked

What apparel do you like to wear
when Bowhunting?

The experts said

First Lite

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First Lite
Sanctuary Insulated
Bib Pant

Justin Challenger
Hunt, Hike and Tactical

Dick's Sporting Goods Retail Employee

WARM

Very comfortable bibs that kept me warm through a late season hunt where temps were in the low teens. Finally, I’m able to sit comfortably during the cold hunting season in my tree stand and not have to worry about getting cold.

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First Lite
Sanctuary Insulated
Bib Pant

“The Cascade Stormlight Jacket is top notch. Superior attention to detail. Noise from the material is very minimal. Flattering shooters cut, with adjustable turret hood that provides ample range of motion with zero excess material.”
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We asked

What piece of technology has been
the most helpful to you in your sport?

The experts said

The onX Hunt App

“If you hunt,
you need this.”

MICHAEL SCOTT
HUNT, CAMPING AND TACTICAL

onX
Elite(50 States)

Zach O'Connor
Hunt, Tactical, Camp and Fish

U.S. Navy

OnX is the only way to go

Onx allows me to find places to go while keeping me out of hot water on the checker board of private in public land. I can get any information I need to plan and execute hunting, fishing, hiking, or camping activities all while tracking and marking places for later use. I mark my cameras, stands, and animal sign everywhere I hunt, than I can plan and share with buddies later. It has completely changed the way I get out and has opened up more opportunities than I can count.

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onX
Elite(50 States)

We asked

What are your favorite key
archery accessories?

The experts said

A release

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“The release is hugely important.
I would not have expected it to help my accuracy as much as it did after the fine tuning was done.”

BRADLEY ANDERSON
HUNT AND TACTICAL

Fletcher
Precise™ Pro T Release

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Special thanks to our experts for
contributing their product knowledge:

  • Rob Bennett
  • Cody Leifheit
  • Charles Schubarth
  • Andrew “Scott” Whyte
  • Stephanie Kerbel
  • Jaquelyn Hartwig
  • Bradley Anderson
  • Justin Challenger
  • Michael Scott
  • Zach O’Connor