For guys like me, the idea of going on a hunt for an animal like elk, mule, deer or antelope isn’t that far of a stretch. Where I live you can load up after work and be out hunting any of these species within 20 minutes of home. For guys in the mid-west or even further east it is much more of a trip to plan. Over the next few months, I am going to detail the planning that goes … [Read more...] about Hunting the West for Big Game – Part 1
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Bear Hunting: the Best Methods for the Highest Reward
On a late August evening, I found myself sitting at a water tank in hopes of a big black bear walking in for a swim. Never had I bear hunted before, but it was always something that I wanted to do. It may have been because bears represented everything that was wild in my eyes. They were the symbol of true wilderness as far as I was concerned. As much as I’d admired their … [Read more...] about Bear Hunting: the Best Methods for the Highest Reward
onX Cyber Monday Sale
Gift Guide | onX Cyber Monday Sale onX Hunt App 30% Off onX Hunt Memberships Nov. 18 – December 2 (Cyber Monday) Prices: Premium Membership – $29.99 per year; Elite Membership – $99.99 per year Use code “thanks30” at checkout. https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt-app onX HUNT onX Hunt encompass 985 million acres of public land and more than 121 million private … [Read more...] about onX Cyber Monday Sale
Gift Guide | Maven Must-Haves
Gift Guide | Maven Must-Haves | Deer Gear Gift Guide | Maven Must-Haves By Deer Gear B.5 Bino: "In both 15x and 18x options, the B.5 is our most powerful binocular and the fluorite glass is a step above ED glass of similar-sized optics. One of the most modern optical systems on the market, this purpose-built binocular is designed to extend your range for those who … [Read more...] about Gift Guide | Maven Must-Haves
5 Tips for Western Big Game Hunting
5 Tips for Western Big Game Hunting | Brian McCombie 5 Tips for Western Big Game Hunting by Brian McCombie Wes White Podcast Version You have just signed up for a guided hunt in the Western states. Or, you have a DIY hunt in the works. Congratulations! A big game hunt in one of our Western states can be the hunt of a lifetime, and not only because of … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Western Big Game Hunting
Benchmade Mini Crooked River Family
Benchmade Mini Crooked River Family Benchmade Mini Crooked River Family A traditional shape combined with modern technology that pushes the preconceived notions of what a hunting knife should be. Made in USA. Designer: Benchmade Mechanism: AXIS Action: Manual-opening Blade Steel: CPM-S30V (58-60 HRC) Blade Length: 3.40" (8.64cm) Blade Thickness: 0.114" … [Read more...] about Benchmade Mini Crooked River Family
OZ Radial Nano
OZ Radial Nano OZ Radial Nano The all-new OZ Radial Nano by ScentLok is a compact, all-in-one, portable, rechargeable ozone generator that’s ideal for smaller spaces. Radial Nano emits ozone in 360 degrees, offers multiple operating modes and will charge mobile devices via its built-in USB port. Radial Nano is available now, online at OzByScentLok.com and at ScentLok … [Read more...] about OZ Radial Nano
Choosing Hearing Protection
Electronic earmuffs are popular with shooting sports enthusiasts. What models are best for you? By Josh Lantz What’s an Electronic Earmuff? An electronic earmuff fits and seals over the ears to block sound just like passive earmuff designs. The key distinction is that they also use external microphones, internal speakers, electronic circuitry and a gain adjustment … [Read more...] about Choosing Hearing Protection
Sitka Mountain 2700 Pack
Sitka Mountain 2700 Pack Sitka Mountain 2700 Pack Streamlined, functional organization and storage for the big game hunter. The Mountain 2700 pack is a hard-working day pack that can comfortably and quietly support loads of 45 pounds. The internal hydration sleeve accommodates bladders in excess of 3 liters, ensuring hydration is not your limiting factor. An internal … [Read more...] about Sitka Mountain 2700 Pack
Maven B.5 56mm Bino
Maven B.5 56mm Bino Maven B.5 56 mm Bino 15X56 / 18X56 We took the small/lighter magnesium frame and Abbe-Koening prism assembly from our B.2 binocular and paired it with the very same fluorite glass that’s featured in our S Series Spotting Scopes and created a bino that excels at capturing detail at extended distances. In both 15x and 18x options, the B.5 is our … [Read more...] about Maven B.5 56mm Bino