tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31118005182379643722024-03-19T06:10:06.357-07:00BCBowhunterBC Bowhunter is the information source for the modern bowhunter, looking for unbiased and educational information. We focus on sharing bowhunting news, stories, hunting tactics, strategies and political issues pertaining to bowhunting and hunting in general.Othmar Vohringerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878585333406793550noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111800518237964372.post-85510670241310981542012-12-09T14:51:00.002-08:002012-12-09T14:53:17.272-08:00Not your usual whitetail deer habitat
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When we think of whitetail deer habitat we think of lush river bottoms, hardwood ridges or farm lands, and yes these are prime whitetail deer areas. When I arrived in the southern interior of British Columbia with its rolling hills and open ranch grass lands I thought of mule deer, black bears, cougars and perhaps populations of grouse in the scattered aspen and brush Othmar Vohringerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878585333406793550noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111800518237964372.post-46830101386761283852012-11-06T05:18:00.000-08:002012-11-06T05:18:58.542-08:00Elite Reveals New Bow For 2013
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Over the past few years I am getting more excited about Elite bows and even plan on making my next bow purchase an Elite. The reason for this excitement is that, although I never shot one, I keep hearing how satisfied bowhunters everywhere are, that made the switch to Elite bows, with quality and no frills approach of Elite bows.
With that said, when Elite announced Othmar Vohringerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878585333406793550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111800518237964372.post-32458475714219144562012-11-04T13:52:00.000-08:002012-11-04T14:08:02.968-08:00When Only One Treestand Will Do
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Before I followed my heart and moved to British Columbia, I owned many different treestands. At last count I had 24 hang-on models, 2 climbing stands and 3 ladder stands. By the time hunting season rolled around I had most of the stands in place and ready to hunt, keeping the two climbers as “run-and-gun” stands. Over the years I got a lot of practice setting up stands Othmar Vohringerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878585333406793550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111800518237964372.post-85439568293100847022012-10-31T13:13:00.000-07:002012-10-31T13:13:26.619-07:00Watch Out For Deer Crossing Road Signs
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Hunting Tip Of the Week:
Deer crossing signs alert drivers to be careful of deer crossing the street. Usually such signs are posted where over the years several deer/vehicle accidents have occurred.
For hunters these sign have an additional meaning. It means that the stretches of road where such signs are set up are traditional deer travel corridors. Such places Othmar Vohringerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878585333406793550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111800518237964372.post-85597777167657398552012-10-29T05:53:00.000-07:002012-10-29T05:53:20.481-07:00Bowhunting Is still One Of The Most Popular Hunting Methods
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According to an article, published on the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Website, bowhunting is a popular pastime for millions of Americans.
The National Sporting Goods Association reports that more than five million Americans hunted with bow and arrow in the year 2010. This was roughly the same as the number of people who went water skiing that year. With the inclusion of Othmar Vohringerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878585333406793550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111800518237964372.post-54129976588393147942012-10-28T17:05:00.001-07:002012-10-28T17:05:45.707-07:00Summit Treestands Recalls Crush Treestand Series
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Summit Treestands, LLC, announced today a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.
Name of Product:
Crush Treestand Series Models: Perch, Stoop and Ledge hang-on model treestands.
Units affected from this recall: About 2,900
Hazard: The treestand’s hanging strap assembly could dislodge Othmar Vohringerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878585333406793550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111800518237964372.post-1221579462602776272012-10-26T05:02:00.000-07:002012-10-26T05:02:26.882-07:00Getting in Bowhunting Shape
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This is a column I wrote a few years ago for Whitetail Deer Passion, however the message it contains is timeless.
Last year has been very busy and I didn’t plan on bowhunting so I never took the time to head to the archery range. This year is different. We finally have moved to our new house and most of my seminar engagement dates are finalized. Time to sit back and think Othmar Vohringerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878585333406793550noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111800518237964372.post-11249978673514368672012-10-24T05:07:00.000-07:002012-10-24T05:07:04.682-07:00Hunting Success Is The Result Of Learning
(Originally published in the Merritt News - Othmar Vohringer The Outdoorsman)
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Over the years the one thing I’ve noticed about successful hunters is a trait they all have in common: Knowledge! Successful hunters have spent many years perfecting their skills and have studied the habits and behaviours of animals. They have learned how wild animals use the landscape Othmar Vohringerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878585333406793550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111800518237964372.post-89408102926254286802012-10-23T17:14:00.000-07:002012-10-23T17:15:26.419-07:00Make that Shot Count
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On Saturday a bowhunter from Ohio sent me an email in which he asks. "Where would you aim at on a deer when your stand is 15 feet high off the ground? ” This is not much to go by to give a sound recommendation.
There are two variables to consider, besides stand height, in estimating the point of aim. How far from the stand is the deer? How fast is the bow you’re shooting?Othmar Vohringerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878585333406793550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111800518237964372.post-39018283297690657302012-10-22T05:56:00.000-07:002012-10-23T17:30:34.156-07:00The Crossbow Saga Continues
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Without fail every year when hunting season approaches a heated debate about crossbows unfolds. These days it is becoming even more so as each year more North American jurisdictions declare the crossbows legal for all hunters, not just the physically challenged.
It never ceases to amaze me listening to the arguments from those that oppose crossbows as legitimate archery Othmar Vohringerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878585333406793550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111800518237964372.post-59980260488445200262012-10-21T12:53:00.002-07:002012-10-22T17:40:03.272-07:00Antler Rattling And Calling During the Rut
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Antler rattling and calling can be an effective part of a smart hunting strategy during the rut, when bucks become more aggressive.
While rattling up a big buck is more effective in areas where the buck-to-doe-ratio is even or close to it, because bucks have more competition, it also can work well in areas where does outnumber bucks and with that have less or no Othmar Vohringerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878585333406793550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111800518237964372.post-8144588224885266982012-10-21T12:50:00.004-07:002012-10-22T17:42:28.837-07:00Early Season Antler Rattling
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Yesterday I received an email from a hunter in Illinois. He had been wondering if rattling in the early season would work. Here is his question and my answer.
Q. I am wondering if antler rattling does work in the early season. When I asked hunters around here they each seem to have a different opinion. Some say it doesn't work, others say it works and still others say itOthmar Vohringerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878585333406793550noreply@blogger.com0