When it comes to bow stabilizers, archers tend to be in one of three camps. Folks in the first camp love stabilizers, see them as must-have accessories, and wouldn’t dream of shooting a compound bow ...

Because my elk-hunting strategy is to go hard and light, I look for every ounce I can shave from my kit. I scrimp on food and overnight gear, so why would I add a heavy bow stabilizer to my compound ...