Ask ten different guys to name the best bow on the market for hunting whitetails and you’ll probably get ten different answers. When it comes to archery equipment, there is no such thing as one size fits all. There are a ton of variables to consider when choosing the right bow for you and the way you hunt. So how do you go about narrowing the field and finding the right bow?

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer podcast, Josh talks with Nate Sellers of Average Jack Archery. Nate is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to hunting, gear, and especially archery equipment. He’s got a Youtube channel with tons of hunting content and gear reviews, so there’s no one better to break down all that goes into finding the right bow for you.

After sharing a bit of Nate’s archery journey, Nate and Josh discuss some base level definitions for common archery terms like brace height, back wall, and valley. After that, Nate discusses what is, and really isn’t, important when choosing a bow. The guys wrap up the conversation with questions about buying used vs. new and top tier brands vs. budget archery brands. If you plan to buy a new bow this off season, or any time for that matter, you won’t want to miss this episode!