Bow Fishing: Off Season Fun

by Rob Romero
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A legend of Bowfishing, Kurt Vevoda, once told me – “One of the beauties of bowfishing is that getting to the fish can involve little more than a pair of shorts and tennis shoes in the right place and the right season.” But life can be as complicated as you make it, and bowfishing [...] Read more »

Successful hog hunting on public land

by Rob Romero
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Hunting wild hogs successfully on public land is mostly “Luck of the Draw.” A few dedicated hog hunters seem to always bring home the bacon the rest of the crowd seldom scores. After years of hunting government land, I’ve found that the following tips will tilt the success odds in your favor. Do your [...] Read more »

Questions Answered

by Rob Romero

Bows and Temperature Changes Q: In general, how is a bow’s performance different between warmer temperatures and colder ones? On hunting trips, the temperature will be warm the first couple days before a cold front moves in and drops 20 or 30 degrees. What adjustments might I need to make after a big temperature [...] Read more »

Taking care of your game in warmer weather

by Rob Romero

Hunting in July, in the hot months after getting your game is only half the work. When the temperatures in California can reach 100 degrees, it is very important to get your game cooled down as quickly as possible. Many times you have to pack your animal out of hills and it may take a [...] Read more »

Rob’s Tip: Shoot accurately in the Mountains

by Rob Romero
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Bow hunters just don’t get very many shoots on flat terrain. Shooting at steep angles is tough because you can’t just range the animal and shoot. You have to figure out where to aim. Although it may not seem logical, you have to aim lower on both uphill and downhill shots – than you [...] Read more »

Review: Alphamax Bows

by Rob Romero
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The Alphamax is consistently the smoothest bow I have ever shot. Not only is it smooth, but it is amazingly easy to set up – fast, light weight and accurate! I would highly recommend for all and any serious target shooters and bow hunters alike. I loved my 32″ Alphamax so much – I [...] Read more »