News & Updates

The Minnesota DNR has released a two-year review on how expanded crossbow use has affected deer and turkey hunting across the state. The results? So far, there’s no evidence that crossbows are negatively impacting Minnesota’s game populations....

There’s a saying that’s been around hunting camps for generations: “We may not all hunt the same, but we all hunt for the same reason.” Unfortunately, in recent years, that truth has been getting buried under a wave of division — fueled by so...

I’ve been bowhunting for a long time. Over the years I’ve hauled a climbing stand through the woods, set it up in all sorts of trees, and had plenty of hunts where I sweated more getting into the tree than I did drawing my bow. It worked, but ...

The first time I ever drew back on a deer, I thought my heart was going to pound right out of my chest. I wasn’t even that close to getting a shot—she winded me and bounded off before my release was halfway anchored—but that moment lit a fire ...

Managing whitetail deer by age class has become a key strategy for hunters and wildlife managers who want to create healthier deer herds, improve hunting experiences, and promote sustainable populations. Understanding age class management mean...

Minnesota's landscape offers a diverse array of bowhunting opportunities. While many hunters focus on chasing deer in the agricultural heartlands, there’s an entirely different experience awaiting those who venture north. The sprawling big woo...

Summer may not be peak hunting season, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to hang up your bow. If you’re a bowhunter, this time of year offers the perfect opportunity to sharpen your skills, keep in form, and connect with the bowhunting community...

I was blessed to win the Woodhaven Custom Calls Pro-Staffer Of The Year award this year. It was implemented to award some one that goes above and beyond the minimum requirements to stay active on the team. That member will go on an all expense...

From TFO 2018: The "Ninja Hammer" by WoodHaven Custom Calls is a 3 reed call (top green over two proph reeds). The Ninja Hammer is designed with a brand new cut that offers a very unique turkey sound. This call will produce those raspy yelps o...

Ask five seasoned archers or hunters about crossbows, and you'll probably hear five very different perspectives. At the core of this debate is a clash between tradition and innovation. Traditional archers may see crossbows as diluting the skil...

​The 2024 Minnesota deer archery harvest saw significant growth, marking a notable trend in the state's hunting patterns.

Every responsible hunter knows that recovering a wounded or harvested game animal is not just a courtesy—it's a fundamental principle of ethical hunting. Yet, even with the best intentions and precision, there will always be challenging condit...