Christian Monson

Christian grew up in the Ozarks where he spent much of his childhood on his grandparents’ homestead learning about guns, hunting, and the great outdoors.

An avid traditional bowhunter, much of his writing covers this and other similar topics, but he also covers just about everything from history and economics to motorcycles.

See more of his work at ChristianMonson.com.

Finding a Good Ground Blind Spot (3 Things to Look For)

I love hunting because there are so many activities surrounding it that are fun in and of themselves. One of my favorites is the pre-season …

Pop-Up-Ground-Blind-Tent and Tree Stand Montage

Hunting From Tree Stands vs Ground Blinds | Pros & Cons

I hunt for a lot of reasons: food, sport, connection with nature, and sometimes, bonding with friends and family. That makes it pretty hard to …

10 Reasons to Hunt From Ground Blinds

A ground blind is basically a tent made for hunting, with a camo design and slits you can open for shooting. While this may seem …

Camo tent or hunting blind between the trees

What Is a Ground Blind (Why You Should Use One)

I have to admit, I get bored easily. Even hunting. As a result, I try a lot of different methods just to mix things up. …

Two action shots of a bowhunter in a tree left picture is waiting right picture is drawing the bow

How to Bowhunt From a Tree Stand | All You Need to Know

I love my recurve bow, whether it’s shooting at the range or missing a buck across an open field, but sometimes I just want to …

Cartoon arrow in a target at a downward angle

How Arrow Flight is Affected by Being Elevated

Being elevated affects the flight of your arrow in one simple way: it has a downward angle. If you shoot across straight ground, the arrow’s …

How Far You Should Shoot a Bow From a Tree Stand | 5 Factors

For over a decade, I’ve been immersing myself in the art of bowhunting. From misty dawns in tree stands to studying the flight of arrows, …

Upward angle of a man shooting a bow downward from a treestand

Where to Aim When Hunting Deer from a Tree Stand with a Bow

As a bowhunter who’s spent countless hours perched in treestands, I’ve come to understand the subtle art and science behind landing the perfect shot from …

Treestand Hunting | Where to Aim for Precise Shots

As any bowhunter quickly finds out, deer don’t conveniently place themselves as easy targets. They stand at awkward angles, never stay at the same distance, …

The Pros and Cons of Tree Stand Bowhunting

If you look at my other articles, it’s obvious I like to bowhunt from a tree stand. Does that mean it’s the best or correct …

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