Mogadore, OH. For 2022, TenPoint Crossbow Technologies and Burris® have teamed up to release the NEW Nitro 505 Oracle X. Delivering unheard of speeds of 505 FPS with a 400-grain arrow and featuring the revolutionary ACUslide™ silent cocking and safe de-cocking system, this perfectly balanced reverse-draw crossbow is equipped with the Burris® Oracle X™ Rangefinding scope to deliver precision at any range.

The industry’s fastest crossbow, the Nitro 505 measures an ultra-compact 6.5-inches wide and 30.5-inches long and delivers never before seen power of 227 foot-pounds of kinetic energy.

“In teaming with Burris, we continue to provide our customers rangefinding optics as we build the most accurate crossbows for shooting or hunting situations – the Nitro 505 is the fastest, most powerful crossbow we’ve ever manufactured and the addition of the Oracle X™ allow shooters to harness the full potential of this bow’s accuracy,” said Rick Bednar, TenPoint CEO. “To exceed 500 feet-per-second and maintain the durability you’ve come to expect from TenPoint, our engineering team was denied no expense in the research, design and testing phase of this crossbow. All major components were designed to handle this level of power. The Nitro 505 is the most tested TenPoint crossbow ever – with over 25,000 shots put through the design.”

The Burris® Oracle X™ crossbow scope is one of the most advanced crossbow scopes on the market and features a built-in laser rangefinder. When activated via the wireless remote or the range button on the scope, the 2-7x Oracle X instantly displays the distance to your target and provides an exact aiming point factoring the angle of your shot. A single button press lets you range game up to 200-yards away and reflective targets up to 500-yards away.

Forget the days of “gap shooting” with multiple aim points and reticle patterns – simply range the target and use the single aiming solution provided by the Oracle X™. Read more

The busy holiday selling season is now underway and Delta McKenzie’s Iowa factory is in full production keeping up with demand. The 2021 Black Friday deals are live and better than ever. Get MORE from your FOAM layered archery target block, now priced under $40. Other products on sale include the Bloodline Buck Series, Cyberstop, Goblin, and many more.

About Delta McKenzie—Delta’s tagline “Tough to Destroy” embodies the importance of arrow stopping coupled with more durability. From innovative easy-pull bags, to long-lasting layered targets, to the most realistic full-line of 3D animals—Delta offers it all in the archery target category. Delta McKenzie’s ultimate goal is to offer products that help boost shooter confidence for both competitive shooting and in the field hunting.

To shop the Delta McKenzie Black Friday Sale- Visit https://dmtargets.com/product-category/promotional/

Heavy blood trails and light on the wallet. For a limited time, the All Purpose 1.7 Broadhead is 40% off for Black Friday. The AP 1.7 features a balanced cut diameter for large wounds and a steep blade angle to add penetration. Machined alloy ferrule and stainless-steel tip, this broadhead was made for both compound and crossbow hunters. Don’t miss out on 50% off apparel, lowest price ever for the Deluxe Broadhead Case, and discounted replacement blades.

To shop the SEVR Black Friday Deals- visit https://www.sevrbroadheads.com/product-category/all/promotional/

INMAN, S.C. – November 5, 2021 – TrueTimber announces a fall archery sweepstake with partner PSE Archery to give away one STINGER MAX compound bow decorated in TrueTimber Strata camo and a $500 gift card to the TrueTimber online store. The giveaway begins today and will be hosted on the official TrueTimber Instagram and Facebook pages. One grand prize winner will be randomly selected following the promotion period which ends November 19, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

“I think our bow hunting fans are going to jump all over this awesome chance to win some great gear,” said TrueTimber CEO Rusty Sellars. “PSE has been a longtime partner of ours and we are thrilled they jumped in to sweeten the pot here with such an awesome bow. This STINGER MAX comes ready to hunt out of the box. Pair that with a full new lineup of TrueTimber gear and one lucky hunter is going to be set heading into the woods this fall.”

To enter, fans need to follow both TrueTimber and PSE Archery on Instagram or Facebook in addition to tagging by commenting at least one other person in any of the entry posts on TrueTimber’s Instagram or Facebook page. The entry post will go live on the TrueTimber Facebook and Instagram pages today at 6:00 p.m. EST. For an additional chance to win, fans can enter on both platforms. Read more

Atlanta, GA –– Accubow, a Virtual archery and bowhunting company, will release their newest “Nano” line specifically designed for kids, teens, beginners, and gamers.

The new AccuBow Nanos targets youth archery and bowhunting in an effort to recruit a younger generation into the industry. By combining AccuBow’s virtual shooting technology with a realistic simulation bow, AccuBow aims to broaden the horizons of the industry and provide a fun, but practical, archery and bowhunting experience. Read more

By Glen Wunderlich

Charter Member Professional Outdoor Media Association

With a week of the ’21 archery deer season behind us, I had tinkered with projects around the home front long enough.  Temperatures in the mid-60s had been reason enough for most to wait another day and the overcast day with rain pushing up from the south cemented my decision:  I’m going out!

Of course, this may seem upside down, but I had a plan to thwart excuses.  In fact, part of year-long preparations could put me at an advantage afield.  First on the list is having options afield for various wind and rainy conditions.  The perfect location would have me facing east into a gentle breeze ahead of the pending precipitation.  Secondly, a large, comfortable ground blind would keep me dry during a sit that typically lasts for hours.

Of course, rain is problematic if a tracking procedure is necessitated, because it can dilute a blood trail to the point of total frustration.  At the same time, hunters know it is usually wise to wait 45 minutes after a deer has been shot to begin any tracking chores.  That’s the conundrum; here’s the solution:  a tracking dog.  And, my pal, Joe, has Junior – a blue tick hound with 3 perfect trackdowns last season – on standby.

Oh, yes, that warm weather can be defeated with ice, if necessitated.  Simple.

I had already scared some whitetails from their smorgasbord of fast food on the trek to the blind.  No worries, because the fresh food would call them back.  Within minutes, my hunch was confirmed.  Does and fawns filtered into the brassicas in front of me.  Closer and closer they came, as one daring buck fawn and its mother only 30 feet away had me hiding in a dark corner of the blind!

Having live decoys afield like this is welcome; however, there are times when there are too many eyes and they’re too dang close.  I took a photo and the flash went off.  A lone doe noticed and stared at the blind until she was comfortable nothing was amiss.  Meanwhile, the camera’s flash was shut off.

More does sauntered into the field, but one in particular was worth noting.  Accompanying it was the smallest, spotted fawn I’ve ever seen at this time of year.  It looked to be only weeks old, but was already chomping on the turnips with its mother.

Late Term Fawn

Because of mid-Michigan’s relatively mild winter weather, I would suspect such a tiny fawn will survive.

After 90 minutes of wildlife watching, a good buck had entered the dance floor – and, only 20 yards away walking slowly toward me to my right.

The buck already close

I’ve never been able to count points in a situation like this, but suffice it to say, it had a lot going on above its skull.  This spectator-turned archer was now on go with the safety quietly being switched off.  But, the angle was all wrong and I had to let it get even closer; any careless movement or sound had to be avoided.

At 10 yards I seized the moment with a flashback to a practice session when I learned this up-close shot.  I would hold on target using an estimated point above the multi-reticle scope’s crosshairs.  The light of the Luminock on the arrow told the story.  Bull’s eye!

Within seconds the adult buck had succumbed a scant 60 yards in front of me ending my season the first time out!

Adult Shiawassee County Buck

With help from my friends, the prize was on ice within the hour.  Being relegated to spectator status will be a justifiable reward for not sitting this one out.