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Perched high in a spruce tree, I heard leaves crunching underfoot. Forty yards to my left, a heavy-footed mule deer was making his way through the woods. With any luck, he’d give me a shot opportunity. Fortunately, I’d already used my laser rangefinder to capture various distances. With this buck on approach, I grunted and … Read more
You’ve heard all the hype around e-bikes. It’s piqued your interest, but you’re still unsure. Well, I’m here to tell you, e-bikes are a total game changer. They have literally opened up a world of opportunity for my wife and I. They’re quiet, durable, easy to ride. They’re powerful and fast, and they can haul … Read more
Probing the spring woods with soft yelps, my calls were abruptly cut off by an eager gobbler. He wasn’t far, maybe 200 yards. My wife, Heather, and I scrambled to position decoys and hide behind two nearby fir trees. As soon as we were settled, I called again and he gobbled twice. Fired up, the … Read more
For year-round practice, hone your archery skills bowhunting small game. From varmints to upland birds, where regulations allow, smaller critters offer a world of practice opportunity, and during open seasons upland bird game provide a truly unique hunting experience. Regardless of the target species, consider your equipment and most importantly, be an opportunist. MULTI-SPECIES OPPORTUNITY … Read more
As two gemsbok (African oryx) approached, it was obvious that one was a mature bull. Waiting patiently, as he quartered away, I drew. I was shooting my wife’s bow. In my head I questioned the light poundage. Settling the sight pin tight to his shoulder, my back muscles tensed and I released. The Easton shaft … Read more
Stripped down, I strapped my Fanatic suit to the outside of my pack, grabbed my bow and headed off into the pre-dawn darkness. My stand was a half-mile into the woods. At -11-degrees Fahrenheit (-24 Celcius), it was cold and I had a long sit ahead of me. With the deep snow, cold and variable … Read more
Christmas is right around the corner. If I had a dollar for every time I’m contacted by spouses, significant others or kids asking what gear they should get for the bowhunter in their life, I’d be a rich man. So, in an effort to streamline the calls, emails and text messages, here are my top … Read more
