Hunting mountains is not for the faint of heart. My watch with altimeter read 6,800 feet. We had been hiking for almost two hours at this point with heavy packs and ambition coming out of our ears. Four miles so far lay behind us. Knowing there was only one more mile standing between us and camp elevated our excitement even more. The fact that camp was at 8,800 feet, … [Read more...] about Hunting Mountains Requires More Willpower but is Thrilling
Deer Hunting
Bowhunt Big Bucks on Public, Get Results This Year
It’s a well-known fact that all but six states in the United States have a huntable population of whitetail deer. A few of these states are better known than others for producing big bucks. Every whitetail populated state has in common public land hunting opportunities. Public land comes in different forms, including county-owned, state-owned, federal-owned, and even … [Read more...] about Bowhunt Big Bucks on Public, Get Results This Year
Hunting Mountain Whitetails: Here are Fundamentals for Killer Success
The quest: whitetail with a bow. Hunting Mountain Whitetails By Jon Gabrio I grew up in Washington, a state that is not known for exceptional whitetail hunting. I was introduced to hunting mountain whitetail by my dad and a few of his buddies in my teenage years. Now, in my early 30’s, I’ve truly grown to love the chase of the elusive Northwest … [Read more...] about Hunting Mountain Whitetails: Here are Fundamentals for Killer Success
The Best Hunting Rangefinders: New High Tech Models to Choose From
Hunting Rangefinders | 2021 Editors' Choice How to sort through the maze to find the right rangefinder for your hunting need. When it comes to hunting gear, you millennials and younger folk have no idea how good you have it. Compared to what we -- Old Folks -- started hunting with, modern equipment is flat-out amazing. And none is more incredible than today’s hunting … [Read more...] about The Best Hunting Rangefinders: New High Tech Models to Choose From
The New Burris Oracle 2 Will Make You a Killer Bowhunter
Don’t leave your shot of a lifetime to chance. Get the Oracle 2 from Burris. Burris Optics is proud to introduce the new and improved Oracle 2 Rangefinding Bow Sight. The Oracle 2’s design is based on all the customer feedback we got from the original Oracle and includes: Improved Auto-Brightness Detection, Improved Manual Brightness Control (lower levels), Improved Set-Up … [Read more...] about The New Burris Oracle 2 Will Make You a Killer Bowhunter
Outstanding Whitetail Deer Hunting Gear You Need to Know
Deer Hunting Gear That Survived a West Texas Field Test - A Gear Roundup Last year I had the opportunity to hunt with a small, family-owned and operated outfit in West Texas, Hargrove Hunts, which specializes in reasonably-priced, semi-guided whitetail hunts near Raton, TX. This November found me right back there again -- field testing some cool new deer hunting … [Read more...] about Outstanding Whitetail Deer Hunting Gear You Need to Know
Avoid These 10 Bowhunting Blunders
For Bowhunting Success, Learn How to Avoid 10 Top Blunders The bedrock of successful bowhunting is not your skills as a woodsman – though they are foundational, no? – but your ability to place a broadhead-tipped arrow on target, every time. Doing so requires an archer to do those things that maximize accuracy, as well as avoid other things that will doom your bowhunt from … [Read more...] about Avoid These 10 Bowhunting Blunders
The Best Hunting Boots Guaranteed to Dominate Any Terrain
Getting to the top of the mountain, across the farm, or miles into the backcountry takes more than tough leather. Conversely, the best hunting boots are packed with features to keep your feet warm (or cool), dry, and comfortable, and at the same time are rugged enough to handle the abuses of harsh weather and rough terrain. Face it, although often overlooked, footwear is the … [Read more...] about The Best Hunting Boots Guaranteed to Dominate Any Terrain
Unlock a Predictive Model for Hunting Success With the HuntStand App
Using HuntStand’s Scouting Camera Imaging Tool can help create a predictive model to guide upcoming hunting strategies, and increase hunting success dramatically. In hunting, as in life, there is often a difference between a perception of reality, and reality itself. People have a tendency to believe what they want to believe, rather than base decisions on facts and hard … [Read more...] about Unlock a Predictive Model for Hunting Success With the HuntStand App
Garmin Xero A1i Pro With Advanced Features
Garmin has just introduced the Xero A1i Pro, the latest advancement in its revolutionary auto-ranging digital bow sight Xero series. Amplifying the innovative Garmin Xero A1i, the newly designed Pro version provides archers with micro-adjustments and autocalibration for an extremely fast setup, as well as a dovetail attachment and detachable trigger for easy transport. New A1i … [Read more...] about Garmin Xero A1i Pro With Advanced Features