Zen Bowhunter Blog

What is a Coues Deer?

Named after the man who discovered them, Coues whitetails are a desert-dwelling sub-species of the common Eastern whitetail.

What about the Ferrule?

The Swhacker broadhead features a narrow, tapered body, or ferrule. Narrow ferrule broadheads penetrate much better than wider ones. Also, the chisel tip nose design reduces deflections on quartering shots.

Where to Buy?

These days, mechanical broadheads with titanium ferrules can range in price up to $100 for a 3-pack. Most of them are over-engineered and/or made with unnecessarily expensive materials like titanium.

Where to Look for Big Bucks?

When scouting a new mountain, the first step is to locate prime feeding areas. Begin by searching south- and east-facing slopes, especially in areas adjacent to thick timber or steep bedding cover. East-facing slopes tend to grow better feed than north and western slopes because they get more sun early, and then fall into shade later when the sun is hottest and thus hold more ground water.