Stabilizers are arguably the most misunderstood pieces of archery gear that bowhunters put on compound bows. Target archers know how to use them to balance and stabilize their rigs. But bowhunters ...

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 ...