Thinking about Bowhunting? Here's How To Get Started It's probably safe to say that most of us began hunting with a rifle. As our skills evolve, we look for ways to rediscover the challenge. Inevitably we turn to bowhunting. But its not as simple as just picking up a bow and hitting the woods. A learning curve exists. As with any activity, there are right and wrong ways to get started. Suffice it to say, if you're thinking about bowhunting, here are a few tips to help put you on the right track.
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New Jersey Deer Classic Jan 8-11 12/27/08
Dozens of New Jersey's most outstanding white-tailed deer from the 2007-08 hunting seasons will be on display at the Garden State Deer Classic to be held during the Garden State Outdoor Sportsmen's Show, January 8 - 11 at Raritan Center in Edison. [Comments?]
New Jersey Public Hunting Land Available 11/12/08
Losing access to a hunting spot on private land and/or thinking there are no places to hunt are among the top reasons cited by those who stop hunting or hunt less in New Jersey. [Comments?]
New Jersey Deer and Turkey Permits Available 10/08/08
The lotteries were conducted and award notifications were sent out to all applicants for both the Special Area Deer Season Permits and all Fall Turkey Season Permits. [Comments?]
New Jersey Take a Kid Hunting Program 09/19/08
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Fish and Wildlife is offering several exciting youth hunting opportunities this fall through its popular Take a Kid Hunting program. [Comments?]
New Jersey Hunting Digest Available Online Now 08/20/08
The Hunting Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST is published in August. It is available online in PDF format in its entirety only.
New Jersey Special Hunt Applications Now Accepted 08/04/08
Hunters are reminded that August 1st marks the opening of the application period for both Fall Turkey Permits and for Special Areas Deer Permits. Applications must be submitted before midnight on Sept. 7, 2008. [Comments?]
New Jersey Turkey Season Now Open 04/16/08
The approach of spring and its warmer weather means New Jersey's Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Season has begun. This year the regular season started on April 14 and runs for six weeks. [Comments?]
New Jersey Turkey Season Info Available 01/21/08
The 2008 New Jersey Wild Turkey Hunting Season Information booklet (Turkey Supplements) will be available during the week of January 21. [Comments?]
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My First 25th Hour Black Bear I left my house already tired but excited at 4:00 am Saturday the 20th of September, headed for my buddy Brad's house in Booneville, Arkansas. I couldn't sleep the night before so I spent most of the night watching Buckmaster deer hunting videos. The 4-wheeler, the climbing stand, the bow, and backpack was loaded in the truck and as my drive ahead was about 1 1/2 hours, I kept thinking "today feels good."
