Every once in a while, we ask questions and wonder about things in the world. Perhaps you have thought to yourself about if you were hit by an arrow how long it would take to die from it. In the movies, they show it as an instant death. Does that have any basis in reality?…
Why Can’t You Eat Carp?
Perhaps you have heard the misguided advice from people who say, “You can’t eat carp.” That puts a real damper on bowfishing if you can’t eat the fish you kill, especially if you like the taste of fish. Why can’t you eat carp? In truth, you can eat carp, but you have a lot of people in the…
When is the Best Time to Go Bowfishing?
Understanding when your efforts will bear the most fruit can be useful knowledge. Knowing the best time to go bowfishing will save you from wasting time. You can go bowfishing at any time of the year, but you do have some times that will yield more fish. When is the best time to go bowfishing? The…
How to Bowfish from a Paddleboard: 19 Tips & Tricks
Love to bowfish? Maybe you have thought to bowfish from your paddleboard. Bowfishing from paddleboards has skyrocketed in popularity, and you get a full-body workout at the same time. Some people say that paddleboard bowfishing even has its advantages over a kayak. Bowfishing happens in water between 2 to 4 feet deep. That makes it…
Shooting Too Short of an Arrow? Here’s What Can Happen…
Statistically speaking, archery ranks as one of the safest sports in the world and sits next to swimming, golf and baseball. When things go wrong, however, things can go extraordinarily bad in archery. What might happen if an arrow is too short? Shooting too short of an arrow, the arrowhead could aim directly at your hand….
Can an Arrow Be Too Long?
Too short of an arrow creates problems for the bow as the arrow falls, and you can’t keep it on the arrow rest. That begs the question if you can have too long of an arrow. Can an arrow be too long? Yes, long arrows can slow down the launch of your projectiles. You choose the…
Can an Arrow Go through Bone?
Perhaps you have wondered to yourself if an arrow had the potential to pierce right through the bone. The answer lies in what hunters observe when they go hunting. Can an arrow go through bone? An arrow travels at 330 fps, depending on draw weight. In some cases, the arrowhead will lodge itself in the bone…
What is a Walk-in Campsite?
Many campers confuse the difference between walk-in campsites and walk-up campsites. Throughout the summer, you likely won’t find many walk-up campsites if you arrive late. Campers have better luck during the autumn and spring season for walk-up campsites. Walk-in campsites require a reservation, but you can get this campsite more easily. What is a walk-in…
Can a Bow Survive a Dry Fire?
Knowing the dangers of it, no experienced archer will dry fire their bow. Many times, beginners dry fire because they “wanted to see what the bow felt like on their fingers.” Can a bow survive a dry fire? Dry firing a bow will often damage the limbs and other components of the bow. At its extreme,…
Can Bows Explode?
Perhaps you wondered if shooting a bow could lead to it exploding in your face. I should emphasize that the brand doesn’t matter, but you need to take care of your equipment because like with damaged arrows, firing a damaged bow can be just as dangerous. Can bows explode? While rare, bows can and have exploded….
