The World's Most Shootable Bow Rises to the Top as the World's Most Tuneable Bow

Elite Archery unveils the newest addition to the Ritual family: the Ritual 35. The 35-inch axle to axle offering has been a popular staple in the Elite lineup. Adding the smooth efficiency of the Ritual system has delivered rave reviews from early users. 

I get more messages and questions on this subject than any other. People always want to know how a pro practices, what their mental game is and how to handle nerves. I can personally tell you that I shot more than I ever have this past season, but it turned out to be the longest and worst year that I have had as a pro. Due to this, it was an extremely mentally draining year and my confidence suffered. Notice that I said that I shot more and not that I practiced more. There is a HUGE difference between shooting and practicing. Your mental game isn’t only something that you use in tournaments; it is also something that you use in practice.

Pro staffer Tyler Marlow is back this week with another great Shooting Better with Tyler installment. This week, he's focusing on dialing in your anchor points and sight picture. 

I’m not even going to lie to you. This past season when I went to Seven Springs for the OPA shoot I was riding that struggle bus hard. After I had moved to Texas last September, I started going out all of the time and neglected the gym. Coming off a good year in 2017 when I only left the top 10 twice, and made a few shoot downs, I let myself go physically whereas I had been going to the gym three times a week before I moved. I was extremely out of shape, and that not only affected my physical capabilities with shooting, but it also made it to where I was on more of a mental grind to get through a round.

Most target shooter's season's are coming to an end, including that of Darrin Christenberry's with the conclusion of IBO World's - but that doesn't mean arrows stop flying. He, like many others, have tags to fill. So how does he transition from one season to the next? Here are some great tips from the man himself. 

Archery has been a passion of mine since I was 13 years old. Many know me as a competitive target shooter, but I began my journey into archery with my dad as a way to spend more time in the woods during hunting season. My father bought me a beginner bow setup not knowing how long I would stay interested. My first fall in the stand was a very memorable one and helped push me toward the tournament side of archery. 

Bears are one of the most exhilarating animals to hunt, and while safety should always be your priority when hunting, it is especially important while bear hunting. These massive animals can seriously harm or kill humans if safety warnings are disregarded. We sat down with Jason Peterson of Into the Wild TV to talk about what you should do if a bear become aggressive towards you and steps you can take to prevent yourself from falling victim to a bear attack. 

2. Wait for the right conditions.