The Everyday Bow Hunter

The Everyday Bow Hunter Master the art of Strategic Bow Hunting with The Everyday Bow Hunter. Evolve one hunt at a time. Welcome to The Everyday Bow Hunter!

I'm Mike Manley, a dedicated bow hunter, passionate outdoorsman, and former US Army Green Beret. Here, we embrace Adaptive Hunting – a strategic, dynamic approach to bow hunting, that uses knowledge of deer behavior, weather patterns, and terrain to adapt our tactics in real-time. Our community is for bow hunters of all skill levels, whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned hunter, we

've got something for everyone. Join us as we share tips, techniques, discussions, and personal experiences. Let's learn, adapt, and conquer the hunt together. Because in the wild, adaptation isn't just a strategy, it's a way of life.

Cruising the archery hall at The Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA today!
02/08/2026

Cruising the archery hall at The Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA today!

01/28/2026

Deer are amazing creatures, but this Moultrie Edge 2 is amazing too. 4 degrees and fresh snow.

Unbelievable.

My latest review is from a compilation of Kuiu midseason gear I picked out at the Great American Outdoor Show last year....
12/10/2025

My latest review is from a compilation of Kuiu midseason gear I picked out at the Great American Outdoor Show last year. Little did I know when I filmed this that Kuiu would be sold the day after. Looks like they are keeping the same management, so that gives me hope.

Take a look and see what I discovered this season.

I Tested a KUIU Midseason System — Here’s What Surprised Me

Midseason bowhunting gear can make or break your hunt. Last year at the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, I finally got my hands on a full spread of...

Finishing off a lot of my end-of-season reviews. If you entered the Giveaway in the fall, this might be something you wa...
12/05/2025

Finishing off a lot of my end-of-season reviews. If you entered the Giveaway in the fall, this might be something you want to see.

If you are thinking about buying the Sitka Stratus 2.0 jacket or pants and you want an honest opinion from someone who actually hunts in it, this review matt...

The latest episode of the podcast is live! Dan and I learned some lessons this season. Some worse than others.See it her...
12/03/2025

The latest episode of the podcast is live! Dan and I learned some lessons this season. Some worse than others.

See it here:

A brutal season, a missed giant, and a rut that showed up a week late. That was our reality this year in the big woods of North Central Pennsylvania. If you ...

Amazing to see a daylight fight between two bucks on November 30th that lasts for over 20 minutes. No hunters in sight, ...
11/30/2025

Amazing to see a daylight fight between two bucks on November 30th that lasts for over 20 minutes. No hunters in sight, including me on the second day of rifle season in Pennsylvania.

My season end reviews are slowing getting done. Here is my latest.
11/26/2025

My season end reviews are slowing getting done. Here is my latest.

I tested the First Lite Thermic and Core with full heat-retention data and field hunts. See which jacket is actually warmer and which one fits your style of bowhunting.

If you ever wanted to know how to use a commercial style meat grinder the right way, from an experienced user, then this...
11/14/2025

If you ever wanted to know how to use a commercial style meat grinder the right way, from an experienced user, then this new video is for you.

My brother Dan goes into extreme detail about how to assemble, use, and optimize your results in 10 minutes.

Check it out here:

How To Grind Venison Burger: Sportsman Valley 0.4 HP Meat Grinder Review & Demo

We filmed this one right at deer camp, grinding fresh venison into a perfect 70/30 burger blend using the Sportsman’s Valley 0.4 HP meat grinder. If you want...

Going hunting this weekend? You might want to hunt near an active scrape.
10/23/2025

Going hunting this weekend? You might want to hunt near an active scrape.

Learn the late-October scrape surge and set up on community scrapes near bedding for daylight action.

Our buddy Jevin is on a roll and the season is just getting started. Learn what's going on in the latest episode of The ...
10/21/2025

Our buddy Jevin is on a roll and the season is just getting started. Learn what's going on in the latest episode of The Everyday Bow Hunter podcast.

In this episode, we are recording at our family's hunting cabin in the mountains of North-Central Pennsylvania. Learn what's going on and what we have planned this season.

See it all here:

In Episode 46 of The Everyday Bow Hunter Podcast, we’re back at hunting camp and our buddy Jevin is on a roll!He’s the only one with a deer down so far, and ...

This week has traditionally been one of the tougher weeks for bow hunters. If you're looking for answers and trying to f...
10/13/2025

This week has traditionally been one of the tougher weeks for bow hunters. If you're looking for answers and trying to figure out how to take advantage of the "October Shift," then this might help.

Try this strategy and let me know how you make out this week.

Learn why bucks vanish in mid-October. See where they go, how to scout shifting bedding areas, and the best tactics to hunt the October Shift.

Last year I did heat retention testing on 7 different cold-weather hunting jackets. I'm getting this year started with a...
10/08/2025

Last year I did heat retention testing on 7 different cold-weather hunting jackets. I'm getting this year started with an ultra quiet option.

Check out the test results for the Code of Silence Coldfjall Sub-Xtreme Jacket here:

See how the Code of Silence Coldfjall Sub-Xtreme ranks in my 3-hour heat-retention test. Quiet, warm, and built for late-season bowhunters.

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