Hunting Gear

For the past several months I've been field testing one of the coolest products available for the hunter — Hunting Premium GPS Maps program.

Camouflage hunting clothing is hugely popular across North America, especially among bowhunters and those who hunt waterfowl, turkeys and predators. Waterfowl and turkeys are able to see colors, while predators have very sharp vision, making effective camouflage a necessity when pursuing such quarry.

Chances are with fall approaching you're noticing some gaps in your equipment inventory list or some items that might best be relegated to the gear graveyard. If you're in need of new game dressing equipment for upcoming hunting seasons, I've had a chance to field test two new sets of knives that may be of interest.

Today's laser rangefinders are so accurate, compact and affordable that no hunter — whether with rifle or

Hunting from ground blinds has become extremely popular in the last decade and rightfully so. While tree stands of various types have always been popular, ground blinds offer some distinct advantages.

If you're in need of new boots or camouflage clothing for this fall I've recently tested two offerings that I can highly recommend. Both come from well-established companies that have produced many fine outdoor products over the years.

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 lower for a kneeling or sitting shot, or looking for a tree, fence or rock to lean on whenever possible. But when there isn't anything like that close at hand, we still tend to blaze away from a standing position, and even if we are able to get down for a kneeling or even sitting shot, it's not always very stable.

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's what you need to know to make a wise purchase.