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Welcome to Season 9 of Bowhunter TV! In this first episode, Host Mike Carney returns to the Centennial State's spectacular high country with well-known outfitter Doyle Worbington of J&D Outfitters. Hunting 'Ranching for Wildlife' country near Craig, Colorado, Mike experiences one of the most exhilarating hunts of his life. kwhunting

After a long flight across the International Date Line, Bowhunter Magazine Editor Curt Wells lands in the Australian Outback where he pursues rowdy Asiatic water buffalo. Both Curt and hunting buddy Neil Summers of Bowhunting Safari Consultants attempt stalk after stalk on these massive animals until it finally comes together for Curt at point-blank range. In our second 'Tech Talk' of the season,

What's a scrub bull? Just the most dangerous big game in Australia! These wild and crazy cattle are called 'cleanskins' because they have no brand and are several generations removed from any contact with humans. They also have no fear and will charge at the slightest provocation. Watch co-host Curt Wells press his luck as he stalks into bow range of 1,500 pounds of nasty - twice! In 'Tech Talk,'

In this episode, Sales Manager Jeff Millar, Equipment Editor Tony Peterson, and Contributor Jeff Frey head to Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming, respectively, in search of velvet whitetails. It wasn't long ago that velvet whitetails were an anomaly, but a number of states now open deer seasons early enough to catch bucks with fuzzy antlers - but it's never a sure thing. Starting early also gives

In this episode of Bowhunter TV, bowhunters young and old take aim at spring turkeys. Assistant Editor Brian Fortenbaugh hosts the 2012 Youth Hunter Essay Contest grand prize winner Jesse Garrard and his dad Dale on a South Dakota gobbler extravaganza with Dave Keiser's Double K Guide Service. Watch as Brian, Jesse, and Dale all arrow Merriam's longbeards at near spitting distances from their stra

In this amazing episode, Contributor C.J. Winand joins Swedish bowhunter Anders Gejer on a first-ever modern day bowhunt for muskox in Greenland. The European rep for Bowhunter Education, Anders first learned of this very special opportunity, and C.J. and the Bowhunter TV team leaps at the chance to make bowhunting history. You'll thrill at this incredible journey to an ancient land to hunt a marv

For many bowhunters, no spring fling is more anticipated than a baited bear-hunting adventure, and when your destination is Southeastern Alaska, the trip holds special promise. Consider that there are few early mornings, the days are long and relaxing, and the weather is usually wet but mild. And on famous Prince of Wales Island, you get spectacular scenery, great seafood, and super-sized bears. I

During this second week of black bear camp on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska, long-time contributors Larry D. Jones and Lon Lauber continue Lon's quest for a true giant. An experienced bear hunter and former Alaska resident, Lon has seen his share of out-sized bears, so he sets his sights on a real bruiser. As is often the case, Lon's patience is rewarded in very BIG way. In our second

In this spring special, the Bowhunter crew shows why they've caught a bad case of bowfishing fever. Join Equipment Editor Tony Peterson and fishing partner Ryan Hawkins as they take on a variety of rough fish in the waters of southeastern Minnesota. Then take to the water as Editor Curt Wells and Sales Manager Jeff Millar team up with Muzzy's Mark Land for bighead and grass carp on massive Lake Ba

In this episode, Associate Publisher/Producer Danny Farris teams up with Rage Outdoors' Jon Syverson to hunt pronghorn antelope on the high plains of Eastern Colorado. Both Danny and Jon have outstanding opportunities while hunting prairie goats over waterholes, and Jon gets a first-hand look at the very real predator problems out west. In 'Tech Talk,' Mike Carney and Tony Peterson show you how to

In this educational highlight show, the Bowhunter crew shares bear hunting how-to on foot, from the blind, and on stand. Without a doubt, black bears are probably one of the most misunderstood and underestimated big game animals, and this episode aims to clear up some of the misconceptions about bear hunting and share some of our best archival experiences - from a classic spot-and-stalk hunt on Va

In this inspiring episode, viewers get the special opportunity to join long-time Bowhunter Contributor Larry D. Jones and his family as they chase big Roosevelt elk in their home state of Oregon. And there's nothing the Jones Family likes more than bowhunting for rutting bull elk. In Season One of this program, Steven Jones, Larry's son, videotaped Larry taking a terrific Roosevelt, but this time

In this episode, Editor Curt Wells and Associate Publisher/Producer Danny Farris take a quick trip to Snowbird in Utah to participate in what has quickly become the can't-miss extreme 3D bow shoot of the summer season. Curt and Danny take advantage of the opportunity to learn from some of the best 3D shooters around and get tuned up for their upcoming hunts, one of which pits Danny against mountai

In the first episode of Bowhunter TV's second half, Associate Publisher/Producer Danny Farris and his dad share the elk hunt of a lifetime in one of the Centennial State's top trophy units. The sights and sounds of the unit's high desert wilderness, not to mention the outsized bull elk that call it home, make this trip well worth the 18 years it took to draw the tags. But the weight of those years

After years of putting in for a coveted Hart Mountain antelope tag in his home state of Oregon, long-time Bowhunter Contributor Larry D. Jones finally gets lucky when he switches up and applies for a tag in a nearby unit. But that's where the luck ends and the hard work begins. Joined by grandson Casey, Larry overcomes every pronghorn problem imaginable and finally proves that a stick and string c

In this episode, Bowhunter Editor Curt Wells heads to the Canadian province of Alberta to take on heavy horned muleys and whitetails. Nobody likes putting the ground-level sneak on bucks more than Curt, but when he lays eyes on 'The Giant,' our co-host takes belly-crawling to a whole new level, and then he takes a stand for a P&Y-class whitetail. In 'Tech Talk,' Mike Carney and Tony Peterson d

In this episode, Bowhunter Sales Manager Jeff Millar and Assistant Editor Brian Fortenbaugh return to the historically game-rich ranch country of Wyoming's Nelson Outfitters. With whitetails and mule deer still focused on late summer grazing, the guys are able to employ ground-blind tactics to get shaving close. And the P&Y-class results speak for themselves. Also in this program, 'Tech Talk' cove

Back by popular demand, quarterback hunter Justin Tuck of the New York Football Giants joins Bowhunter TV Host Mike Carney as they travel to the southern hemisphere to take advantage of Argentina's red stag roar and to put the sneak on a wide variety of other big game in that country's grass-covered Cerro Colorado foothills. In the first of this two-part series, Mike and Justin overcome the challe

During this second show in our Argentina series, the New York Giants' Justin Tuck and Bowhunter TV Host Mike Carney spot and stalk numerous trophy animals, and the All-Pro Defensive End's day job battling monstrous NFL linemen pays big dividends when he faces off with a massive water buffalo at pointblank range. In our second 'Tech Talk' of the quarter, you'll learn about the latest portable bow p

In this episode, Bowhunter Associate Publisher Danny Farris, Editor Curt Wells, and 'Hunting Whitetails' columnist C.J. Winand all prove that hunting mature bucks is never easy - even in the whitetail heartland of Kansas. Frustrations mount - and lessons are learned - when close calls add up and big bucks just don't read the TV script. In 'Tech Talk,' Mike Carney and Tony Peterson cover traveling

Bowhunter Editor Curt Wells draws a coveted Iowa deer tag and heads off on one of the most interesting deer hunts of his life. With the help of Aaron Volkmaar at Tails of the Hunt, Curt encounters a truly big buck with a past. In 'Tech Talk,' gear experts Mike Carney and Tony Peterson share the latest on scent attractants for all deer season, and in 'Moment of Truth,' Curt Wells talks about steps

In this episode, Bowhunter Assistant Editor Brian Fortenbaugh heads to the Buckeye State to hunt whitetail bucks with Wolf Creek Outfitters. Then Contributor Jeff Frey takes on DIY, public-land whitetails in Maryland. Both hunters take full advantage of the quirky behavior of rutting bucks. In 'Tech Talk,' Mike Carney and Equipment Editor Tony Peterson talk about the advantages of lighted arrow no

In this episode, Bowhunter Contributor Lon Lauber and son, Tyler, take on winter whitetails in the suburbs of Spokane, Washington. Over the years, Lon has taken more than his share of good late-season bucks in this sleeper state for trophy whitetails. And here's how he gets it done year after year. Also in this program, Assistant Editor Brian Fortenbaugh returns to his annual Montana whitetail hot

In this episode, Bowhunter Editor Curt Wells travels to Northern California to tag the next species on his 'deer slam' wish list - the Columbia blacktail. During this quick-strike hunt, Curt learns that these deer display some very different rut behavior. Also in this program, 'Tech Talk' covers choosing the right camo for the job, and then Randy Ulmer's 'Dead On' segment shares solid advice on pr