Brodie Swisher

It’s summertime now, but bow season is right around the corner, and archers from across the country are anxiously getting their bows and gear dialed in and ready to roll for opening day.

Some of the hottest bows to hit the woods this season will no doubt be from the impressive lineup of bows dressed in Bottomland camo this fall. You might call it the season of Bottomland. Never before have we seen such a collection of hard-hitting compound bows finished in the hottest camo pattern going these days, Mossy Oak Bottomland.

So, if you’re still shopping for a new bow for deer season, or just want to see what all the excitement is about in compound bows this year, check out our 2024 Bottomland Bow Review featuring some of the best bows in the business, now wearing Bottomland camo.

2024 Bows in Bottomland

Mathews Lift

One of the most exciting announcements of the year came when Mathews and Mossy Oak revealed their collaboration efforts to deliver the 2024 Mathews Lift in Bottomland camo.

It’s been a long time coming! Fans of both brands have only dreamed of pairing these two iconic brands into one exciting package. For 2024, it finally happened. One of the hottest selling bows of all time, now proudly wearing the industry’s favorite camo pattern of all time.

The Lift was built to be lightweight, hard hitting and deadly accurate. At sub-4 pounds it’s noticeably lighter than other bows in its class, making it a great option for the pack in, or when hauling heavy loads out. The Lift is available in two options, the Lift 29.5 (29.5” axle to axle) and the Lift 33 (33” axle to axle). Both bows are built on Mathews’ reputation for being the smoothest shooting bows ever created. They draw smooth, hold steady and are super quiet on the shot, with minimal vibration to hear or feel.

Specs on the Mathews Lift 29.5

Axle to Axle – 29.5”

Speed – Up to 348 FPS

Draw Length - 24.5” – 30”

Draw Weight - 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80

Brace Height – 6”

Weight – 3.99 LBS

Let-Off – 80% or 85%

Specs on the Mathews Lift 33

Axle to Axle – 33”

Speed – Up to 343 FPS

Draw Length - 26” – 31.5”

Draw Weight - 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80

Brace Height – 6.5”

Weight – 4.26 LBS

Let-Off – 80% or 85%

The Lift is priced at $1329 for the 29.5 and $1499 for the 33. Check them out at your local Mathews dealer, or online here.

Hoyt Alpha X

Like Mathews, Hoyt is offering two exciting new bow options for 2024, both of which are available in Mossy Oak Bottomland. The brand has offered a wide range of color options over the years, but 2024 is the first to find Bottomland camo in the mix.

The all-new Hoyt Alpha X follows Hoyt’s longstanding reputation for building some of the toughest bows ever created. They are truly designed to take a beating, yet still perform flawlessly.

The Alpha X was built to be compact and forgiving, perfectly suited for the treestand, ground blind, or any backcountry adventure. The best of Hoyt technology and engineering are featured in this new Alpha X series of bows to deliver their quietest and smoothest shooting bow yet. The Alpha X is available in 2 options, including the Alpha X 30 and Alpha X 33.

Specs on the Alpha X 30

Axle to Axle – 30 3/8”

Speed – Up to 344 FPS

Draw Length – 25”-26” / 26.25”–28” / 28.25”-30”

Draw Weight – 40-50#, 50-60#, 55-65#, 60-70#, 70-80#

Brace Height – 6 3/16”

Weight – 4.55 LBS

Specs on the Alpha X 33

Axle to Axle – 33 5/16”

Speed – Up to 334 FPS

Draw Length – 26”-27” / 27.25”–29” / 29.25”-31”

Draw Weight – 40-50#, 50-60#, 55-65#, 60-70#, 70-80#

Brace Height – 6 3/8”

Weight – 4.75 LBS

The Hoyt Alpha X is priced at $1349 for the 30 and $1449 for the 33. Check them out at your local Hoyt dealer, or online here.

Bowtech Core SS

Bowtech has a reputation for some of the finest engineering you could possibly build into a bow. And they didn’t slow down for 2024 with the introduction of their all-new Core SS compound bow. The SS stands for Super Smooth, and that’s just what you’ll find with this bow when you draw it back, as well as when you explore the super slick features you’ll find from top to bottom.

It starts with the release of their CenterMass Technology, allowing shooters to now align their sight with the bow for greater stability and accuracy in every shot. DeadLock Technology is a quick and simple means of making the most of every shot with user-friendly tuning for greater arrow flight and accuracy.

TimeLock is a sophisticated feature that allows for quick and easy cam position adjustments with a simple Allen wrench. No bow press is needed!

There’s a lot of features and performance packed into the Core SS, but one of the most exciting additions for 2024 just might be the Bottomland camo finish option you’ll now find available on this bow. The bow truly has all the performance, and now looks, that are sure to kill this season.

Specs on the Core SS

Axle to Axle – 31.5”

Speed – 337 FPS

Draw Length – 26” – 31”

Draw Weight - 50, 60, 70 LBS

Brace Height – 6.25”

Weight – 4.5 LBS

The Core SS is priced at $1399. Check it out at your local Bowtech dealer, or online here.

Bear Persist

With nine decades in the archery and bow building game, Bear continues to be a solid player in bow design each year. In fact, they were at the forefront of Bottomland finish options for bows several years back. For 2024, the Bottomland finish option is a fan favorite for Bear shooters in their all-new Persist compound bow.

The team at Bear says the Persist is their stealthiest offering yet, featuring strategically placed in-riser dampeners, innovative string stop with built-in dampening, and new silent shelf technology to keeps things quiet. The Persist features a streamlined design with a new picatinny mount for your sight and the Integrate Mounting System for your rest for greater balance than ever before.