Crossbow Magazine

07/15/2025

Crossbow hunting laws are rapidly evolving with many states modernizing to increase hunter access while maintaining safety. Yet some states remain restrictive or outright prohibit hunting with crossbows. If you’re planning a hunt in 2025, always check your state wildlife agency for current regulations in your area. Here’s a refined and updated guide to U.S. crossbow hunting laws by state, as of June 2025,

Explore the 2025 state-by-state crossbow hunting laws and learn where crossbows are legal or restricted with direct links to each wildlife agency for current regulations

07/11/2025

TenPoint Crossbow Technologies

07/06/2025

TenPoint Crossbow Technologies

06/30/2025

Choosing Crossbow Accessories in 2025

Regarding crossbow hunting, having the right accessories can make all the difference between a successful hunt and a missed opportunity. We asked 34 outdoor writers to name their favorite/most important accessories, here's a list of the top 8 crossbow accessories named that can enhance your hunting....

06/25/2025

After 42 years of producing recurve crossbows, Excalibur breaks new ground with an exciting new crossbreed crossbow.

Expert crossbow hunter Darron McDougal unboxes and field tests the new XCalibur Hybrid X in this XCalibur Hybrid X Review.

06/23/2025

Crossbow hunting laws are rapidly evolving with many states modernizing to increase hunter access while maintaining safety. Yet some states remain restrictive or outright prohibit hunting with crossbows. If you’re planning a hunt in 2025, always check your state wildlife agency for current regulations in your area.

Explore the 2025 state-by-state crossbow hunting laws and learn where crossbows are legal or restricted with direct links to each wildlife agency for current regulations

06/20/2025

Healthy fawns average 4 to 8 pounds at birth, and they will double that weight in approximately 2 weeks — a period during which they survive entirely on their mothers’ milk. However, by 2 weeks of age rumination begins in their stomach, and they begin to supplement their milk diet with forage. They will triple their birth weight within a month of age.

06/18/2025

In today’s crossbow market, innovation isn’t just about speed; it’s about delivering real-world performance that hunters can rely on in the field. The newTenPoint Crossbow Technologies TX28 hits that mark with deadly accuracy, a compact footprint, and cutting-edge technology that improves every shot.

Brad Fenson's in depth review of the TenPoint TX28 Crossbow, including initial thoughts, specs, pricepoint competition, technology enhancements, and accessory compatibility.

06/16/2025

Wicked Ridge Invader M1 De-Cock Review

It’s easy to get lost in a lineup with ten other crossbows, but the Wicked Ridge Invader M1 De-Cock, screamed value with performance that matched bows more than double the price. The newest Wicked Ridge model was one of the new crossbows introduced in 2025 that underwent a thorough review and clos...

06/13/2025

When most people think of recoil, they picture the shoulder-jarring kick of a high-powered rifle. Crossbows, by contrast, are often seen as tame in comparison, almost recoil-free. But is that true?

When most people think of recoil, they picture the shoulder-jarring kick of a high-powered rifle. Crossbows, by contrast, are often seen as tame in comparison, almost recoil-free. But is that true? The idea that crossbows have no recoil is a common misconception. While they don't deliver the same ex...