Archery Talk Blog

ArcheryTalk operates as a forum-based hunting community with a strong focus on bowhunting education and shared hunting experiences. The platform hosts articles, trip reports, gear reviews, and hunting tactics from experienced hunters primarily across the Pacific Northwest and Western United States.

The site's most prolific contributor is Frank Biggs, known in the community as "Bwana Bubba." He publishes regular hunting stories, pre-hunt scouting reports, and detailed tactics guides covering multiple species and regions.

Primary hunting coverage includes: - Elk hunting (Roosevelt and Rocky Mountain elk) - Mule deer and blacktail deer bowhunting - Pronghorn/antelope hunting - Public refuge hunting opportunities - Backcountry hunting safety and navigation

William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge Hunting Guide - Detailed breakdown of Roosevelt elk hunting at the 5,400-acre refuge south of Corvallis, Oregon, including zone descriptions, scouting strategies, and herd behavior patterns. Covers archery-only and shotgun zones with specific terrain details (Douglas Fir, scrub oak, grasslands).

Recent Hunt Stories: - 2017 Central Oregon archery elk hunt documenting a successful harvest on public land with detailed blow-by-blow account of calling, stalking, and recovery - Oregon pronghorn hunting at watering holes with 8+ hour waits - Blacktail deer hunting in Willamette Valley and Oregon City areas

The site consistently features practical gear guidance:

Extensive content covers: - Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) tag drawing processes - National Wildlife Refuge application procedures - Public land access and boundary research using onX HUNT - Seasonal closures and regulations - DIY (Do-It-Yourself) over-the-counter tag hunting strategies

The site publishes serious safety articles addressing: - Getting lost in rugged terrain (Siskiyou Mountains, Snake River Canyon references) - Weather changes and emergency preparedness - 80+ documented deaths and 76+ missing persons in Oregon region (1997-2016) - GPS vs. compass reliability in deep timber and adverse weather - Emergency beacon registration and use

• •Forum discussions on bowhunting tactics and gear
• •Leaderboards for community engagement
• •User-contributed content with writer submissions
• •Magazine article archive of past hunting features
• •Photo galleries documenting successful hunts and trophy animals

The site promotes complementary products and services: - TrophyStickers - Custom adhesive decals of harvested animals based on actual antler/horn configurations (from hunting photos) - B Young RV (Portland, Oregon) - RV rental for hunting base camps with GPS and onX HUNT integration (503-305-8685) - Facebook communities like "Oregon Antelope-Pronghorn Hunters" - YouTube channel: "Archery Talk with Bwana Bubba aka Frank Biggs"

Frank Biggs offers hunting guidance and location scouting assistance via: - Email: [email protected] - Initial consultation marked as FREE - Specializes in pronghorn hunting locations and strategies - Track record of helping hunters draw limited tags and locate trophy animals

The platform operates on a content-sharing model where hunt stories and detailed location information are provided for community benefit, with the understanding that hunters will contribute their own successful hunt reports back to the community.