I can’t think of anything that gets gear freaks as worked up in the hunting world as the impending release of the new bows for the year. Whether you shoot a Mathews, Hoyt, Elite, Bowtech, whatever your brand of choice…there is always plenty of debate each and every year about who
Last year, the folks at HECS released their new High-Performance HECS Base Layer. Though it was new last year, the suit did not become available until much later in the year, and so it did not get as much exposure as it would had it been available sooner. This year,
Over the years we have grown accustomed to seeing the many great offerings from the HUNT. series of knives by Benchmade, but this year Benchmade elected not to release any new HUNT. knives. However, that did not mean Benchmade had nothing new to offer to its customers. From the Blue Class
Over the years, many Firenock customers have complained that the fit of their Firenock lighted nocks to their bowstring was to snug. As a result, Firenock set out to investigate any potential issues connected to these complaints. What they found out was that there was a lack of standards for
For 2017, Grim Reaper Broadheads has opted not to release any new broadheads. Instead, they have refocused their efforts into improving and strengthening their already awesome mechanical broadhead lineup. Starting with the blades; Grim Reaper has equipped their mechanical broadheads with a more durable blade that is also sharper than
Sitka Gear continues to deliver! For the second year in a row Sitka has unveiled a new camo pattern. Built on the same scientific principles as its predecessors, Optifade Subalpine is the next step in the continued evolution that is the Optifade family of camo patterns. In 2016, Elevated II
In addition to an all new bow sight (touched on later in this article) and the new Edge Swap rest, Spot Hogg focused on improving several of their already top notch products for 2017.Their multi pin sights have received a major upgrade in the form of the MRT Pin Guard which
When it comes to choosing a pocket knife, there is no shortage of styles and sizes to pick from. Benchmade has a wide selection that varies in locking mechanisms, grip materials, blade steel type, etc., but it’s safe to assume that every last knife they produce is top-notch quality. When it comes
The Nestucca Cleaver is definitely a unique looking knife. Similar in design to an Inuit Ulu, the Nestucca was made to be a versatile, all-purpose knife. The Nestucca is a true piece of art with its unconventional hatchet like design, satin blade and skillfully sculpted orange scales. The true beauty of this knife
As winter gives way to spring, and the emergence of fresh new life dominates the countryside, I find it impossible to keep my mind off the upcoming turkey season. My thoughts are constantly drifting back and forth between successful hunts, and others that, let’s just say, didn’t go so well
A 4 1/2 hour drive home to Ohio from Nashville, TN, that turned into a 12+ hour drive thanks to the afternoon snow storm, gave me plenty of time to reflect on my experiences at the 2016 NWTF Convention. If you’ve read my NWTF Overview articles in the past (2014 or
Dave Smith Decoys are widely regarded as the embodiment of perfection in a hunting decoy. No other company comes even close to producing decoys that are as realistic, let alone as durable as those bearing the DSD name. A reputation DSD is proud to have, but also a reputation that