Travis “T-Bone” Turner — how the archery legend and star of Bone Collector lives and hunts Travis Turner, widely known by his nickname T-Bone, is a legend in the world of bow hunting and one of the most popular hunting bloggers in the United States. He is a professional archer with the title of ASA World Champion, a media personality, TV presenter, entrepreneur, and mentor to thousands of hunters around the world. Bow hunting is T-Bone's calling card Travis Turner became famous for his outstanding archery skills. His preference is bow hunting for white-tailed deer, where he uses subtle strategies and precise distance calculations. He prefers to hunt at a distance of 50–60 yards, using Hoyt bows, carefully assembled arrows (up to 500 grains), and specialized sights. His passion for archery makes him an expert in the intricacies of bow equipment setup. Where does T-Bone Turner hunt? Travis Turner's main hunting base is in Trup County, Georgia, where he owns a 27-acre plot of land. This is private land with a deer population management system, feeding areas, and cameras. He also frequently hunts in Texas, Kansas, and other regions of North America, participating in international hunting expeditions. What trophies has Travis Turner bagged? Among T-Bone's most famous trophies are white-tailed deer with scores of 160–186 inches, bagged using a bow, musket, and firearm. These trophies have repeatedly been featured on TV shows and in hunting magazines. Television projects and blogging Travis Turner is the co-host of popular television shows on the Outdoor Channel, including: Bone Collector (with Michael Waddell and Nick Mundt) Realtree Road Trips Projects: “Hunting in the Country,” “Tank Commander” His media activity includes regular posts and videos on Instagram (@tboneoutdoors), where he shares hunting stories, bow tuning tips, gear reviews, and his personal life as a hunter. How does Travis T-Bone Turner hunt? T-Bone is an advocate of ethical hunting, always emphasizing accuracy and humanity. His approach is to hunt by the rules and respect nature and animals. Travis' arsenal includes Hoyt bows, muskets, pistols, carbines, and traditional archery equipment. He actively practices off-season training: shooting 3D targets, bowfishing, and tuning his arsenal. Business and projects Travis Turner is the founder of the T-Bone Outdoors brand, which produces hunting clothing and accessories. He is also an ambassador for the Hoyt, Realtree, Chevrolet, G5, and others, and represents Whitetails Unlimited as an official spokesperson. Personal history and strength of spirit Despite a serious illness—sarcoma, which led to the amputation of his leg—T-Bone continues to hunt, train, and inspire others. He shows how hunting can be a way to overcome life's challenges. Why is Travis Turner an icon in the hunting community? Over 30 years in the hunting industry World champion archer (ASA) Host and blogger with a million-strong audience A true voice for ethical and modern hunting Travis “T-Bone” Turner's Instagram (178k followers): @tboneoutdoors
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