Deadly Draw Blog
How to Stay Tick Free This Spring
April 24, 2012 • 1090110 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2012%2F04%2F24%2Fhow-to-stay-tick-free-this-spring%2FHow+to+Stay+Tick+Free+This+Spring2012-04-24+16%3A42%3A33Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D10901Although turkey hunting may be one of my favorite hunts of the year, there is always a little bad with…»
8 Best Ways to Spend the Hunting Offseason
April 16, 2012 • 109085 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2012%2F04%2F16%2F8-best-ways-to-spend-the-hunting-offseason%2F8+Best+Ways+to+Spend+the+Hunting+Offseason2012-04-16+15%3A45%3A14Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D10908If you’re anything like me, you probably wish hunting season would never end, but unfortunately it does. The good news…»
Video: Savage Lady Hunter Rifle Review
March 19, 2012 • 103952 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2012%2F03%2F19%2Fsavage-lady-hunter-rifle-review%2FVideo%3A+Savage+Lady+Hunter+Rifle+Review+2012-03-19+22%3A28%3A45Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D10395I know we’re all about bows around here, but every once in a while a gun company manufacturers something just…»
Melissa Bachman: The Gear I Could Never Live Without
March 12, 2012 • 92436 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2012%2F03%2F12%2Fmelissa-bachman-the-gear-i-could-never-live-without%2FMelissa+Bachman%3A+The+Gear+I+Could+Never+Live+Without2012-03-12+15%3A30%3A24Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D9243I like to have a lot of gear with me in the field but there are a few items that…»
Get Mobile: 12 Best Apps for Bowhunters
February 27, 2012 • 93572 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2012%2F02%2F27%2Fget-mobile-12-best-apps-for-bowhunters%2FGet+Mobile%3A+12+Best+Apps+for+Bowhunters2012-02-27+17%3A26%3A50Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D9357Now that my phone is officially full of hunting apps, I wanted to share with you my top 12 apps…»
Pink Obsession: Why Pink & Hunting Go Together for the Female Hunter
February 14, 2012 • 94668 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2012%2F02%2F14%2Fpink-hunting-gear%2FPink+Obsession%3A+Why+Pink+%26amp%3B+Hunting+Go+Together+for+the+Female+Hunter2012-02-14+03%3A49%3A51Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D9466I’m not the only girl hitting the woods these days with pink strings and cables on my bow, pink fletchings…»
VIDEO: Under Armour Footwear Line
January 15, 2012 • 8482No commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2012%2F01%2F15%2Fvideo-under-armor-footwear-line%2FVIDEO%3A+Under+Armour+Footwear+Line2012-01-15+04%3A56%3A29Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D8482When most people think of Under Armour they think of clothes, but now there is also an entire footwear line…»
VIDEO: Relax Wide Ladder Stand by Rivers Edge
January 15, 2012 • 8477No commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2012%2F01%2F15%2Fvideo-relax-wide-ladder-stand-by-rivers-edge%2FVIDEO%3A+Relax+Wide+Ladder+Stand+by+Rivers+Edge2012-01-15+04%3A44%3A24Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D8477If you enjoy hunting from a ladder stand, then the relax wide from Rivers Edge is the perfect solution. It’s…»
VIDEO: Tenpoint Carbon Elite XLT Crossbow
January 15, 2012 • 8473No commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2012%2F01%2F15%2Fvideo-tenpoint-carbon-elite-xlt-crossbow%2FVIDEO%3A+Tenpoint+Carbon+Elite+XLT+Crossbow2012-01-15+03%3A25%3A47Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D8473Tenpoint just introduced the new Carbon Elite XLT and Melissa Bachman was on the ATA floor to checkout all the…»
VIDEO: Hoyt Carbon Element
January 15, 2012 • 8469No commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2012%2F01%2F15%2Fvideo-hoyt-carbon-element%2FVIDEO%3A+Hoyt+Carbon+Element2012-01-15+03%3A12%3A28Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D8469The new Hoyt Carbon Element is one impressive bow. Melissa Bachman stops by the Hoyt booth to go over some…»
VIDEO: Redfield Revenge Crossbow Scope
January 15, 2012 • 8464No commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2012%2F01%2F15%2Fvideo-redfield-revenge-crossbow-scope%2FVIDEO%3A+Redfield+Revenge+Crossbow+Scope2012-01-15+03%3A03%3A59Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D8464Redfield just launched the new Revenge series scopes with one scope made specifically for a crossbow. This scope allows you…»
VIDEO: Rage Introduces 2 New Broadheads
January 15, 2012 • 84553 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2012%2F01%2F15%2Fvideo-rage-introduces-2-new-broadheads%2FVIDEO%3A+Rage+Introduces+2+New+Broadheads2012-01-15+02%3A49%3A10Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D8455Rage introduced two new broadheads at the ATA show in Columbus, Ohio this week. The new Rage Extreme has a…»
VIDEO: Bowtech Launches Insanity CPX
January 14, 2012 • 8447No commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2012%2F01%2F14%2Fvideo-bowtech-launches-insanity-cpx%2FVIDEO%3A+Bowtech+Launches+Insanity+CPX2012-01-14+17%3A04%3A47Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D8447The ATA Show in Columbus, Ohio, is a great place to checkout the newest archery gear. However, it’s a members…»
Tips for Staying Warm in Late Season
December 27, 2011 • 7643No commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F12%2F27%2Ftips-for-staying-warm-in-late-season%2FTips+for+Staying+Warm+in+Late+Season+2011-12-27+22%3A26%3A43Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D7643Although its one of my favorite times of the year to hunt it can be downright miserable if you’re not…»
Myth Buster: Do Big Tracks Equal Big Racks?
December 17, 2011 • 7938No commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F12%2F17%2Fmyth-buster-do-big-tracks-equal-big-racks%2FMyth+Buster%3A+Do+Big+Tracks+Equal+Big+Racks%3F2011-12-17+20%3A42%3A25Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D7938As a hunter I love seeing big tracks in the food plots, on trails, and hopefully coming right by my…»
Easy Tips for Rattling Success
December 8, 2011 • 76411 commenthttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F12%2F08%2Feasy-tips-for-rattling-success%2FEasy+Tips+for+Rattling+Success2011-12-08+22%3A37%3A01Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D7641After wrapping up an unbelievable Montana whitetail trip, rattling was a key element throughout the hunt. Rattling is a perfect way to…»
Stupid Hunting Regulations I Just Can’t Stand
November 18, 2011 • 574318 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F11%2F18%2Fhunting-regulations-that-dont-make-sense%2FStupid+Hunting+Regulations+I+Just+Can%27t+Stand2011-11-18+17%3A07%3A51Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D5743I’ve been lucky enough to travel across the U.S. and hunt a variety of states, but with that, I’ve encountered…»
Melissa Bachman: Best Bow Hunts in North America
November 11, 2011 • 64546 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F11%2F11%2Fmelissa-bachman-5-best-bow-hunts-in-north-america%2FMelissa+Bachman%3A+Best+Bow+Hunts+in+North+America2011-11-11+16%3A13%3A48Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D6454Although it’s hard to nail down my top five species, it really wasn’t that hard to come up with my…»
Video: Trail Cam Footage of Rutting Illinois Bucks
November 7, 2011 • 6906No commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F11%2F07%2Fvideo-the-rut-is-heating-up-in-illinois%2FVideo%3A+Trail+Cam+Footage+of+Rutting+Illinois+Bucks2011-11-07+18%3A41%3A58Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D6906The last few weeks, I’ve been hunting hard in West Central Illinois, and it’s obvious the rut is getting close,…»
Why Every Girl Should Try Bowhunting
October 31, 2011 • 636860 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F10%2F31%2Fmelissa-bachman-women-bowhunting%2FWhy+Every+Girl+Should+Try+Bowhunting2011-10-31+21%3A48%3A21Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D6368If you’re a woman hunter, you owe it to yourself to try bowhunting at least once. The reason I only…»
Hilarious Video: How to Screw Up a Spot and Stalk Hunt
October 26, 2011 • 59575 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F10%2F26%2Fhilarious-video-how-to-screw-up-a-spot-and-stalk-hunt%2FHilarious+Video%3A+How+to+Screw+Up+a+Spot+and+Stalk+Hunt2011-10-26+14%3A47%3A07Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D5957When you’re spot and stalk hunting, you’re bound to make mistakes, but on my recent trip to Alberta, I really…»
Louisiana Gator Hunt: 1,000 Pound Giant Killed
October 21, 2011 • 57454 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F10%2F21%2Fvideo-1000-pound-louisiana-gator%2FLouisiana+Gator+Hunt%3A+1%2C000+Pound+Giant+Killed2011-10-21+18%3A34%3A57Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D5745Usually, I am only lucky enough to do one alligator hunt a year, but this year I was lucky enough…»
How to Prepare for Treestand Hunting Success
October 12, 2011 • 57542 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F10%2F12%2Fhow-to-prepare-for-treestand-hunting-success%2FHow+to+Prepare+for+Treestand+Hunting+Success2011-10-12+20%3A10%3A25Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D5754As the whitetail season draws near and my days of spot-and-stalk hunting mule deer and elk are winding down, and …»
VIDEO: Alligator Hunting in South Carolina
September 30, 2011 • 556711 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F09%2F30%2Fvideo-alligator-hunting-in-south-carolina%2FVIDEO%3A+Alligator+Hunting+in+South+Carolina+2011-09-30+11%3A36%3A09Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D5567Gator hunting has become super popular since the debut of Swamp People on the History Channel, but for years gator…»
VIDEO: 11-Day Hunt Ends in Early Season Giant!
September 23, 2011 • 544418 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F09%2F23%2Fvideo-11-days-hunt-ends-in-early-season-giant%2FVIDEO%3A+11-Day+Hunt+Ends+in+Early+Season+Giant%212011-09-23+18%3A35%3A03Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D5444Last week I posted a photo of a high-racked mule deer that I was hunting in Colorado. This buck proved…»
Hunting Silent Bulls
September 14, 2011 • 51876 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F09%2F14%2Fhunting-silent-bulls%2FHunting+Silent+Bulls2011-09-14+16%3A27%3A41Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D5187One of the greatest parts of an elk hunt is hearing a bull come screaming into range, but what about…»
Determining Your Draw Weight
September 12, 2011 • 504329 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F09%2F12%2Fdetermining-your-correct-draw-weight%2FDetermining+Your+Draw+Weight+2011-09-12+15%3A12%3A44Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D5043As the peak of hunting season is fast approaching many people are doing the final tweaks to their gear and…»
Early Season Mule Deer
September 8, 2011 • 4974No commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F09%2F08%2Fearly-season-mule-deer%2FEarly+Season+Mule+Deer2011-09-08+21%3A04%3A03Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D4974I enjoy hunting mule deer in a variety of ways but as I strategize for my afternoon hunt I can’t…»
Fantasy Hunting League
September 1, 2011 • 4833No commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F09%2F01%2Ffantasy-hunting-league%2FFantasy+Hunting+League2011-09-01+04%3A30%3A29Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D4833With football season right around the corner, many people are thinking Fantasy Football. In fact, there was a study was…»
Speed Goat Fever
August 30, 2011 • 47394 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F08%2F30%2Fspeed-goat-fever%2FSpeed+Goat+Fever2011-08-30+06%3A16%3A17Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D4739As a bow hunter, I believe if you haven’t missed, you don’t shoot enough. It’s bound to happen, but by…»
Hunting Season Begins in Montana
August 25, 2011 • 46845 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F08%2F25%2Fhunting-season-begins-in-montana%2FHunting+Season+Begins+in+Montana+2011-08-25+13%3A57%3A16Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D4684After months of waiting for my hunts to begin my fall is officially here. For me the toughest part of…»
Physical Hunts: Hydration is Key
August 19, 2011 • 44373 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F08%2F19%2Fphysical-hunts-hydration-is-key%2FPhysical+Hunts%3A+Hydration+is+Key2011-08-19+14%3A39%3A29Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D4437Everyone knows the recommended water intake is around eight glasses a day, but what about when you’re hunting? Physical hunts…»
FUNNY VIDEO: Melissa Walks on Water…NOT!
August 12, 2011 • 43851 commenthttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F08%2F12%2Ffunny-video-melissa-walks-on-water-not%2FFUNNY+VIDEO%3A+Melissa+Walks+on+Water...NOT%212011-08-12+22%3A57%3A26Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F%3Fp%3D4385Getting kids excited about hunting and the outdoors can come in a variety of ways, but this past weekend I…»
20 Questions To Ask Before Booking an Outfitted Hunt
August 9, 2011 • 4270No commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F08%2F09%2Fyour-guide-to-booking-an-outfitted-hunt%2F20+Questions+To+Ask+Before+Booking+an+Outfitted+Hunt2011-08-09+05%3A32%3A40Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fimomags.com%2Fpetersenshunting%2F%3Fp%3D4270Booking an outfitted hunt can be a scary and overwhelming experience at times. There are so many hunting outfitters that…»
Perfecting Your Practice Routine
August 4, 2011 • 40472 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F08%2F04%2Fperfecting-your-practice-routine%2FPerfecting+Your+Practice+Routine2011-08-04+19%3A01%3A54Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fimomags.com%2Fpetersenshunting%2F%3Fp%3D4047Archery is like any sport, the more you practice the better you get. As far as I’m concerned good shooting…»
Customize Your Bow
August 1, 2011 • 38955 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F08%2F01%2Fcustomize-your-bow%2FCustomize+Your+Bow2011-08-01+07%3A02%3A51Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fimomags.com%2Fpetersenshunting%2F%3Fp%3D3895As you go through your gear for the upcoming hunting season, you may wonder what you can do to either…»
Summer Buck Inventory Begins!
July 25, 2011 • 36901 commenthttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F07%2F25%2Fsummer-buck-inventory-begins%2FSummer+Buck+Inventory+Begins%212011-07-25+21%3A58%3A09Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fimomags.com%2Fpetersenshunting%2F%3Fp%3D3690It’s been a little over a month since I put my Cuddeback’s out and this weekend I felt like a…»
VIDEO: Pack of Coyotes Push a 200-inch Buck Into Bow Range
July 21, 2011 • 363725 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F07%2F21%2Fvideo-pack-of-coyotes-push-a-200-inch-buck-into-bow-range%2FVIDEO%3A+Pack+of+Coyotes+Push+a+200-inch+Buck+Into+Bow+Range2011-07-21+11%3A05%3A38Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fimomags.com%2Fpetersenshunting%2F%3Fp%3D3637There are certain moments in a hunter’s lifetime they will never forget. The reasons vary from person to person, situation-to-situation…»
Tips for Filming Your Hunt
July 15, 2011 • 34405 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F07%2F15%2Ftips-for-filming-your-hunt-part-2-solocam%2FTips+for+Filming+Your+Hunt2011-07-15+17%3A29%3A49Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fimomags.com%2Fpetersenshunting%2F%3Fp%3D3440Almost every hunter I know has asked me for tips from time to time on filming their own hunts, so…»
Five Reasons Getting in Shape for Hunting Season Is Important
July 11, 2011 • 309212 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F07%2F11%2Fshape-up-for-a-better-season%2FFive+Reasons+Getting+in+Shape+for+Hunting+Season+Is+Important2011-07-11+04%3A56%3A22Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fimomags.com%2Fpetersenshunting%2F%3Fp%3D3092Hunting takes a lot of preparation and if you want to be successful there are things you can be doing…»
Best Way to Get Kids Into Hunting
July 6, 2011 • 27852 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F07%2F06%2Fbest-way-to-get-kids-into-hunting%2FBest+Way+to+Get+Kids+Into+Hunting2011-07-06+21%3A38%3A58Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fimomags.com%2Fpetersenshunting%2F%3Fp%3D2785At the age of five, I wanted my hair chopped short, loved guns, and begged to spend every waking minute…»
VIDEO TIP: Recovering More Game
June 24, 2011 • 1857No commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F06%2F24%2Fvideo-tip-recovering-more-game%2FVIDEO+TIP%3A+Recovering+More+Game2011-06-24+14%3A32%3A45Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fimomags.com%2Fpetersenshunting%2F%3Fp%3D1857When you’re bow hunting shot placement is critical. After you squeeze your release your job is not over, in fact…»
Sheds & Cuddebacks: The Perfect Scouting Tool
June 23, 2011 • 16694 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F06%2F23%2Fsheds-cuddebacks-the-perfect-scouting-tool%2FSheds+%26amp%3B+Cuddebacks%3A+The+Perfect+Scouting+Tool2011-06-23+19%3A02%3A05Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fimomags.com%2Fpetersenshunting%2F%3Fp%3D1669I usually start shed hunting as soon as the snow disappears in hopes of finding the sheds before mice, squirrels,…»
Bow Shot on a Charging Bear!
June 22, 2011 • 140741 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F06%2F22%2Fbow-shot-on-a-charging-bear%2FBow+Shot+on+a+Charging+Bear%212011-06-22+12%3A40%3A41Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fimomags.com%2Fpetersenshunting%2F%3Fp%3D1407I’ve had some close encounters, but this time both my nerves and hunting instincts were put to the test. Sure,…»
Tactics For Predator Calling a Bear
June 15, 2011 • 11561 commenthttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F06%2F15%2Ftactics-for-predator-calling-a-bear%2FTactics+For+Predator+Calling+a+Bear2011-06-15+19%3A09%3A46Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fimomags.com%2Fpetersenshunting%2F%3Fp%3D1156Predator calling a black bear can be one of the most effective ways to cut the distance and bring a…»
Alaskan Bear Hunt: Tent, Kayak, & A Blinged Out Bow
June 11, 2011 • 12551 commenthttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F06%2F11%2Falaskan-bear-hunt-tent-kayak-a-blinged-out-bow%2FAlaskan+Bear+Hunt%3A+Tent%2C+Kayak%2C+%26amp%3B+A+Blinged+Out+Bow2011-06-11+18%3A32%3A24Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fimomags.com%2Fpetersenshunting%2F%3Fp%3D1255It’s no secret that if I could pick one place to live it would probably be Alaska, and it’s not…»
Aggressive Hunting
June 9, 2011 • 11132 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F06%2F09%2Faggressive-hunting%2FAggressive+Hunting2011-06-09+16%3A53%3A41Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fimomags.com%2Fpetersenshunting%2F%3Fp%3D1113The past two years I’ve headed to Alaska each spring to stalk monster black bears on Prince of Wales Island. …»
Big Walleyes and Spring Coyote Success!
June 5, 2011 • 8306 commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.petersenshunting.com%2F2011%2F06%2F05%2Fbig-walleyes-and-spring-coyote-success%2FBig+Walleyes+and+Spring+Coyote+Success%212011-06-05+22%3A20%3A08Melissa+Bachmanhttp%3A%2F%2Fimomags.com%2Fpetersenshunting%2F%3Fp%3D830After an incredible weekend fishing with my family, it was time to wind down for a Sunday afternoon nap. Well…»
Food Plot Success
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Melissa Bachman
Melissa Bachman is one of the most intense and hardcore hunters you will ever meet. Her passion for the outdoors kicked in at an early age while hunting with her family. After graduating with honors and a double major in TV broadcasting and Spanish from St Cloud State University, Melissa started her outdoor career as a TV intern.
Now as a producer and co-host Melissa spends over 150-days in the field both hunting and producing TV. Melissa’s triple threat expertise includes filming, editing and hunting on camera for She’s Beyond the Lodge, Mathews TV, & Whitetail Country. Melissa has been lucky enough to take a 202-inch whitetail with her bow in Illinois along with a 174 with her muzzleloader.
Melissa has taken two 7-foot bears on the ground spot and stalk hunting with her bow, six whitetails over 150, two elk over 330 and numerous big mule deer. Melissa also has a soft spot for gator hunting…and those big Illinois whitetails.
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