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Best Cellular Trail Cameras for Reliable Wildlife Monitoring

Are your wildlife monitoring efforts falling short? Find out which cellular trail camera can truly withstand the wildest conditions.

ByTravis
OnJuly 17, 2026

InBowhunting
Read Time31 mins

Bowfishing for Beginners: Complete Setup Under $200 Guide

Person standing on a boat in shallow water aims a bow at a fish illuminated by an underwater light at sunset, surrounded by tall reeds and trees.

A complete bowfishing setup under includes a recurve or older compound bow, a bowfishing reel or retriever system, and specialized barbed arrows.

ByTravis
OnJuly 13, 2026

InBowhunting
Read Time30 mins

What Fish Can You Legally Bowfish? State Rules Guide

A person using a bowfishing bow holds a large carp in shallow water at sunset, with reeds visible in the background.

Bowfishing legality varies dramatically by state, but most jurisdictions allow targeting invasive and rough fish species like common carp and grass carp.

ByTravis
OnJuly 6, 2026

InBowhunting
Read Time42 mins

Bowfishing Season: When and Where to Go in 2026

A person stands on a boat in shallow water at sunset, aiming a bow and arrow at fish visible beneath the water's surface near tall reeds.

Bowfishing season varies by state and target species, but most locations allow year-round bowfishing for invasive and rough fish like carp, gar, and buffalo.

ByTravis
OnJune 29, 2026

InBowhunting
Read Time24 mins

How to Aim When Bowfishing: Light Refraction Guide

A person stands in water aiming a bow and arrow at a large fish swimming below the surface, with the sun setting in the background.

When bowfishing, you must aim below where the fish appears because light refraction bends the image of underwater objects, making them look closer to the surface than they are.

ByTravis
OnJune 22, 2026

InBowhunting
Read Time11 mins

10 Best Bowfishing Arrows for 2026

Uncover the unexpected secrets behind choosing bowfishing arrows that could redefine your success—and what most anglers overlook entirely.

ByTravis
OnJune 15, 2026

InBowhunting
Read Time26 mins

Bowfishing at Night: Lights, Boats, Rules Guide 2026

A person stands in a boat at night, holding a bow over illuminated water with several fish visible beneath the surface.

Bowfishing at night uses high-powered LED lights mounted on boats or kayaks to illuminate shallow water, revealing invasive and rough fish species that are harder to spot by day.

ByTravis
OnJune 15, 2026

InBowhunting
Read Time26 mins

Can You Bowfish With a Regular Compound Bow? Guide

A person aims a compound bow over a shallow creek at sunset, with the arrow pointed forward and water rippling around the bow.

Yes, you can bowfish with a regular compound bow by adding a bowfishing reel, switching to a safety slide arrow rest, and using specialized bowfishing arrows.

ByTravis
OnJune 8, 2026

InBowhunting
Read Time37 mins

Bowfishing Reels: Hand-Wrap vs Spincast vs Retriever

Three fishing reels mounted on rods are positioned over water, with a blurred natural background.

Bowfishing reels come in three main types: hand-wrap reels, simple bottle-style mounts where you manually coil line, spincast reels, and retriever systems.