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
Northwest Whitetail
Sitka Early Season Whitetail Pant
Sitka Early Season Whitetail Pant Sitka Early Season Whitetail Pant A technical hunting pant ready to go to work in the whitetail woods. The durable four-way stretch polyester stands up to the brush but offers great breathability and stretch to make getting in and out of the stand a breeze while body-mapped mesh ventilation in the gusset and pockets keeps your scent … [Read more...] about Sitka Early Season Whitetail Pant
Hunting Draw Odds, the Truth
Hunting Draw Odds If you are one of the many Western Hunters that applies to hunt several states each year, then you understand the importance of having the best hunting draw odds data at your disposal. To draw Western hunts, the Western Hunter needs more than the simple calculation of tags available divided by the number of applicants. To be successful, we need access to the … [Read more...] about Hunting Draw Odds, the Truth
Idaho Whitetails: Slips & Success
Idaho Whitetails: Slips & Success by Scott Haugen, Editor Western Whitetail The very first whitetail buck I ever saw in Idaho still, to this day, remains one of the biggest I’ve seen in the state. My camera man, Bret Stuart, and I, were perched in a pair of treestands, high in a big Ponderosa pine. The buck never got within bow range, and we just watched as the high, … [Read more...] about Idaho Whitetails: Slips & Success
Whitetail & Elk, East & West
Whitetail & Elk, East & West by Cody McDonald The winner of the Western Whitetail Hunt Giveaway with Clark Fork Outfitters in Northern Idaho tells his story of the hunt. On October 16th, I packed my gear and headed to Palm Springs Airport to fly home to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for two weeks of military leave. There was so much anticipation to get home and bow … [Read more...] about Whitetail & Elk, East & West
HALO XTANIUM™ RANGEFINDERS
DON'T LET THE GOOD LOOKS FOOL YOU HALO XTANIUM™ RANGEFINDERS ARE TOUGH, ACCURATE AND DEPENDABLE You spend days, weeks or even months getting ready for a single moment, and when a shot opportunity finally happens for a trophy buck, there's no margin for error. You might have only a few seconds to identify the deer is a shooter, get an exact yardage and get your gun or bow … [Read more...] about HALO XTANIUM™ RANGEFINDERS
Hunting Stabilizers
Hunting Stabilizers By Paeton Keller Front Bar There are multiple functions that a front stabilizer performs. First, and most obvious, is to add weight to the front of the bow. Many times, an archer may notice that when the bow is completely set up including a quiver full of arrows, that the bow feels as if it wants to fall over towards the archer. Adding a front … [Read more...] about Hunting Stabilizers
Celestron Ultima 100 Spotting Scope
Celestron Ultima 100 Spotting Scope A quality spotting scope like the Ultima 100 from Celestron improves a sportsman's time afield in so many ways. The ability to spot and judge animals from great distances is a huge advantage for hunters. Even on slow days when game is scarce, a spotting scope allows hunters to enjoy viewing non-target wildlife, which keeps them focused and … [Read more...] about Celestron Ultima 100 Spotting Scope
In-depth Review: Mathews NOCAM HTR
In-depth Review: Mathews NOCAM HTR This year, Mathews introduced a new, groundbreaking line of bows, unveiling their NO CAM ST™ Technology. Our revolutionary NO CAM ST™ Technology utilizes two circular and concentric string tracks, allowing the string to travel at a constant distance from the center of rotation during the shot cycle. This eliminates the common camming … [Read more...] about In-depth Review: Mathews NOCAM HTR
Deer Sense Breakdown
Deer Sense Breakdown by Thomas Grill It may be obvious that deer have very keen senses. But, let’s break this down anyway. The more you know, the greater your success will be in the field. The three primary senses that a whitetail deer will use in order to avoid becoming a slab of steak on your grill are: smell, vision, and hearing. By understanding the strengths of a … [Read more...] about Deer Sense Breakdown