We all know that shooting from the offhand position is very unstable, and that we should try to avoid it. Some of us have actually gotten pretty good at getting in the habit of trying to get down…
Hunting from a hunting tree stand is one of the most effective ways of bagging a big buck, especially for the bowhunter, but certain tree stands are better suited to certain hunting situations. Here'…
The difference between a serious waterfowler and a casual one can be found not only in skill level but also in the gear they carry afield. And while shotguns, duck calls, boats and decoys get all the…
With hunting seasons fast approaching, here are two offerings to check out from a pair of topnotch optics companies: Leica and Bushnell. Leica Ultravid HD Binoculars Bushnell Legend Ultra HD…
The frost-covered ground crunched under my insulated boots no matter how hard I tried to sneak to my deer-stand. The rut was in full swing and I had high hopes of filling a buck tag. Nearly as an…
Dental-product engineer Dean Reidt began tinkering with the idea of recording deer movements in 1985 and soon launched a new industry. The idea started when Reidt, a bowhunter, was waiting along a…
Today's game cameras feature so many innovations that buying one can seem overwhelming. Which camera should you go with? Which features are necessary and which are not? This guide will run through…
During deer season, I hunt with my sons Matt and Zach in an area that encompasses tens of thousands of acres of bottomland hardwood forest. The three of us keep in touch on our stands using two-way…
Growing up in a farming environment, I learned the importance of having the right tool for the job. Part of my self-imposed duties involved walking the field edges in search of groundhogs. It was my…
I can't tell you how many times I've been in a hunt camp where someone had a problem with their hunting boots. Usually the boots weren't dry or warm enough, but other times they didn't offer enough…
Stepping out has taken on a new meaning for women who enjoy the outdoors. We're breaking new ground and in ever increasing numbers, enjoying what many women in the past didn't consider pursuing: a…
Women's hunting clothing has come a long way over the last two decades. We've gone from virtually no options to a quite large collection of styles and patterns of hunting wear designed specifically…