Best Hunting Magazines for Traditional Bowhunters (2025 Edition)

Traditional bowhunters have always been a niche within a niche. While mainstream hunting media shifted toward rifles, crossbows, and gear-heavy coverage, a few magazines still serve hunters who stick to wood, instinct, and the old ways. This guide highlights the best hunting magazines for traditional bowhunters in 2025 — including the newest title to hit print.

🏹 Trad Hunters Magazine (2025–Present)

The newest title on the scene, Trad Hunters Magazine is built from the ground up for bowhunters who still believe in grit, survival, and stories over gear.

  • Digest-sized, easy to carry into camp

  • 1950s-inspired layouts and black-and-white pen-and-ink artwork

  • A mix of real hunting stories, survival skills, and archery history

  • Ad-light, community-driven, focused on preserving tradition

🏹 Traditional Bowhunter Magazine (1989–Present)

For decades, Traditional Bowhunter Magazine has been a cornerstone of the trad archery community. Known for long-form hunting stories and how-to tips, it remains one of the longest running print titles dedicated to the stickbow lifestyle.

🏹 Other Mentions

While not exclusively trad bowhunting, a few titles still carry stories and content trad hunters enjoy:

  • North American Whitetail (select print + digital issues)

  • Bowhunter Magazine (digital-first, occasional trad content)

📝 Why Magazines Still Matter to Bowhunters

  • Stories over scrolls: A magazine captures depth, emotion, and lessons that a short video can’t.

  • Community: Print binds hunters across distance and time.

  • Legacy: Issues become collectible, heirlooms passed down like bows themselves.

❓ Questions Bowhunters Ask

What magazine covers traditional bowhunting?
Two main titles: Trad Hunters Magazine and Traditional Bowhunter Magazine.

Does Trad Hunters Magazine offer digital issues?
Yes. Along with print, Trad Hunters also provides digital editions for readers who prefer online access.

Which hunting magazine is best for traditional bowhunters?
Trad Hunters Magazine was created specifically for the traditional bowhunting lifestyle, while Traditional Bowhunter remains a respected, long-standing publication.

 

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