Opening day for the 2019 Ohio wild turkey spring season was finally here. I had prepped well before season again this year and had “that” feeling when I woke up on the morning of April 22nd. I was not dissapointed. Preseason Prep I’ve found that my preseason preparations have had
While preparing for my first elk hunt several years ago, I had compiled several different gear lists I had found online to try and determine exactly what I would need for a week long elk hunt. One item that had made several of the lists, but not all, was trekking poles.
Shed hunting has become wildly popular over the last few years. I remember when I first started looking for antlers, I had no idea what I was doing, but I also remember that I rarely ever ran into another shed hunter in the woods. Today, I often cross paths with
It is easy as a hunter to think that there is no other group of individuals who seek the ability to get close to animals more than us, but that is simply not the case. From wildlife photographers to biologists, more and more people are looking to use the gear
Over the years, Dave Smith Decoys have released some truly amazing decoys. Through countless hours in the field, studying the birds they seek to imitate, the folks at DSD have without question taken decoy realism to the next level. As if that dedication to design and development was not enough,
All new for 2019, Lone Wolf Custom Gear introduces the D’Acquisto Series 1.0 Hang-on Treestand and Climbing Sticks. The D’Acquisto series is, as Cody D’Acquisto puts it, “the ultimate mobile hunting setup.” Upon first impressions, I can certainly see why he would think so. Ideal for the Mobile Hunter The
In typical fashion, Dorge had several new patents and new products for 2019. Despite my engineering degree, a lot of the science around Dorge’s products goes way over my head – at least during his first explanation or two. One system of his that caught my attention was his AeroConcept
New for 2019, TightSpot Quivers introduces the TightSpot Rise. The Rise is the latest offering in an already versatile lineup of quivers with a specific goal to meet the needs of the treestand hunter. The Rise is built with the same narrow design that makes all TightSpot quivers perfect for
Despite the huge popularity of their whitetail line’s Fanatic series, Sitka stuck true to their mission of constantly refining & improving their gear by releasing an all new Fanatic line. With this latest release they introduced two new Fanatic Jackets, a Fanatic Vest, Fanatic Bibs, and an all new Fanatic
When we first walked up to the Grim Reaper booth I was taken back by the sheer number and variety of broadheads they offered. They greatly expanded their lineup by releasing a whopping twenty-eight different variations for 2019 (including their different weight configurations). Crossbow Approved Broadheads While the vast majority
For 2019 Forrest Carter introduced a versatile, unique release aid named the “Convertible”. While this looks similar to some of his other index finger hole releases, it has some hidden features. For starters, it has the ability to shoot like a two or three-finger thumb activated release. The New Carter
New for 2019, Thermacell released an improved version of their 2018 award-winning Radius zone mosquito repellent. Like the first generation radius, it features a rechargeable Li-ion battery which makes it substantially more airline-friendly versus a typical butane-powered repellant. The Radius 2.0 features a 10% longer battery life allowing for a