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The Everyday Bow Hunter

The Everyday Bow Hunter, hosted on ArcheryHunting.com, was born out of a deep passion for bow hunting and the great outdoors. Our platforms, spanning this site and social media channels on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest, are all designed with a single purpose in mind — YOU.

I’m Mike Manley, a retired U.S. Army Green Beret, here for the Everyday Bow Hunter — whether you’re just starting archery hunting or on the journey to becoming a better bow hunter. I don’t take myself too seriously, and neither should you. We’re all on this exciting journey together, so let’s have some fun while we’re at it.

My Mission

My mission is to empower everyday bow hunters like you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to effectively PREPARE, PLAN, ADAPT, & HUNT every archery season using my experience, expertise, successes, failures, and real-world testing.

I aim to do this by providing experience-based how-to content, videos, tactics, tips, and first-hand gear reviews and show you how I approach the great sport of archery hunting every season.

Tagging a mature buck during the rut in PA.
A mature buck I shot in a rut funnel in 2022.

Who Am I?

I’m Mike Manley, founder of The Everyday Bow Hunter, and a retired US Army Green Beret. I served in the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and retired as a Sergeant Major (E-9) in 2010. I served in Afghanistan, the Horn of Africa, Kosovo, and Iraq with nine (9) combat tours over my 21 years of service.

I live in York, Pennsylvania, and hunt primarily in the mountains of north-central PA where my family has had a hunting cabin for over 40 years. I hunt in different locations across the country and enjoy the challenges different environments bring to how I hunt.

I’ve learned that combat and bow hunting success doesn’t come from brute force but strategic planning, adaptability, and a deep understanding of the environment and the game you’re hunting. Just walking into the woods to hunt the same old spot is not the answer and I’ve learned this the hard way.

Remember, the game you’re hunting always gets a vote – in this case that is the deer, elk, bear, turkey, etc. – and that is where having a strategic and adaptable mindset matters. You can’t take anything for granted.

On this website, you’ll see I’m more than just another bow hunter. I have extensive technical and tactical experience beyond basic hunting skills that have been taught to me through years of training and combat experience. This has made me approach hunting in a very different way and I want to share it with you.

Mike coming out of a target while working with the Iraqi 36th Commando Battalion.
Here I am walking out of a target after an operation in Iraq with the Iraqi 36th Commando Battalion in 2004 (center of the picture with persimmon-colored protective glasses).
The importance of understanding animal behavior for successful hunting is a widely accepted principle. A hunter who understands the patterns, habits, and instincts of their quarry is much more likely to successfully track and hunt their game. This understanding aids in predicting movement patterns, choosing ideal hunting spots, and making strategic decisions in response to changing conditions.
Mike Manley, Owner, The Everyday Bow Hunter

Gear Reviews: Tried and Tested

I have field-tested hundreds of tactical and hunting products over the years. Through my extensive years of Special Operations and bow hunting experience, I know what quality gear is and isn’t and with every review I do I learn and get better.

One of my goals is to help you with this knowledge and provide honest, unbiased reviews and recommendations so you can make the best decisions when spending your hard-earned money on gear. Everything I test gets a beat down and is tested for weeks, months, and sometimes years before I recommend it.

I don’t do cookie-cutter reviews and I am not sponsored by anyone. That’s why I need your support. Every time you purchase through one of my links here and on my other channels, you provide me with the ability to continue helping you and others with high-quality bow hunting content.

*I value my integrity more than I care about selling some company’s product. You can count on that. No B.S. I only write 100% unbiased reviews and recommendations. Your trust is very important to me.

The Strategic Hunting Philosophy

Here at The Everyday Bow Hunter, I embrace and showcase my philosophy of Strategic Hunting. Strategic Hunting is not just a catchphrase; it’s a mindset. Taken from years of experience, including my service as a Green Beret in the US Army’s 5th Special Forces Group, it embodies the principles of planning, adaptability, and critical decision-making and generated my PREPARE, PLAN, ADAPT, and HUNT mantra.

Follow Me on Your Favorite Channels

Check Out The Everyday Bow Hunter Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Check out the latest Episodes Here Now!

Contact Me

If you have any questions, need help, or want to inquire about partnerships or gear reviews, use the form below to contact me now. *If you have issues with the form, you can always email me at: [email protected]

“Master the Art of Strategic Hunting. Prepare, Plan. Adapt. Hunt.“

–Mike Manley
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