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Brodie Swisher

Brodie Swisher
Brodie Swisher is a world champion game caller, outdoor writer, seminar speaker and Editor for Bowhunting.com. Brodie and his family live in the Kentucky Lake area of west Tennessee.
Latest Articles
A New Generation of Slingshots

Little boys and slingshots are one of the greatest combinations on God’s green earth. I typically put slingshots in the same category as a fishing pole. Every little boy ought to have the opportunity to dabble with one before the age of 10. I’m pretty sur

Make it Happen with Deer Mineral

It wasn’t too many years ago that salt was pretty much the only mineral option deer hunters were aware of for whitetail deer. Things have changed in the last 10-15 years and there’s now a plethora of mineral options on the market for deer hunters wanting

Cool Tools for Smartphone Savvy Hunters

You’re addicted to your smartphone, right? Honestly, what was life like before we had phones with the world of communication at our fingertips? Despite a few old-school haters of smartphones, the fact is they are a life-saver.

Best of the 2015 NWTF Convention

The 2015 NWTF Convention is in the books. It was honestly one of the best shows yet. I enjoyed catching up with some old friends, making some new ones, and seeing some cool new products for turkey hunting, bowfishing, predator hunting, and more. Here’s a

The National Deer Alliance (NDA) Takes Root

The first board of directors meeting for the newly formed, National Deer Alliance (NDA)

2015 ATA Wrap Up

After three days of walking around the world’s biggest archery and bowhunting trade show, I find myself encouraged by the experience. No, I didn’t really come away with any mind-blowing technology or radical product concepts. Yes, I saw plenty of great ge

ATA Day One Wrap Up

Day one is in the books for the 2015 ATA Show in Indy. We’ve scoured the show floor and laid eyes on a seemingly endless supply of gear for the archery and bowhunting industry. While I honestly didn’t come across any products today that blew me away, ther

The Grind: Be Your Own Butcher

The tools available to today's hunter make it easier than ever to butcher and process your own venison and assure top quality meat for your family from the field to your table.

The Rut Is Over; Now What?

The mere thought of the rut being over is a tough pill to swallow. As bowhunters we dream of this sacred season all year long, and then it quickly comes and goes. Many bowhunters will hang up their bows around the third week of November as they tap out to

Great Gear from Day 1 at the 2015 Mathews Retailer Business Show

Day one of the 2015 Mathews Retailer Business Show is in the books. We had the opportunity to see lots of great gear and new innovations right from the start. Here’s a few of the great companies we had the chance to hang out with on day one.Pine Ridge Arc

Opening Morning at the 2015 Mathews Retailer Show

The 2015 Mathews Retailer show is now underway in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin showcasing some of the best new gear in the archery and bowhunting industry. Attendees were anxious to get out of the cold and in to the exhibit hall as Mathews dealers and manuf

Heated Gear to Keep You in the Hunt

The late season has finally arrived and we've got the skinny on some of the latest innovative gear and products to keep you warm on those cold hunts.

Are You Hunting Too Much?

It’s been said that too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. But is there honestly such a thing as hunting too much? After all, the key to punching tags is spending as much time as possible in the treestand, right?

5 Mistakes You Make Every Time You Go Hunting

More days than not, we’ll hike out of the bowhunting woods with unpunched tags. And that’s okay. It’s what seems to fuel the hunt and drive the passion within us for that next encounter. Some hunters tend to experience more frequent encounters with critte

Invisaband: The Simple Mosquito Solution

invisaband is made from a microfibre band that you can wear around your wrist, ankle or even attach to your backpack, hat, pant loop or stroller and is guaranteed to stop you from getting mosquito bites, or your money back.

The Hog Days of Summer

While I hold little love for the scorching heat of summer, taking advantage of some off-season opportunities to hunt hogs and test your bow hunting equipment is always a good time.

A Guide To Using Deer Lures

Using deer lures to draw a buck into bow range isn't quite as simple as dumping some scent on the ground. Here's a few tips to help you be more successful this bow hunting season.

10 Essential Tools for DIY Bow Mechanics

When you find yourself wanting to dive deeper into the passion of archery and bowhunting, you’ll soon discover the tremendous advantage of having the essential tools to be your own bow mechanic.

Top 5 Tools For Hanging Treestands

Whether for your pre-season sets, or the stands you’ll run-n-gun with throughout the season, there are a few tools that will help you hang treestands safely and more efficiently.

National Deer Alliance: Voice of the Modern Deer Hunter

With a relentless attack being waged on our hunting heritage these days, it’s always encouraging to see and hear about groups and organizations designed to make things better for hunters, as well as the wild game we pursue. That’s why I was particularly i