I finally got my hands on the elusive Meatcrafter knife. I have been using Benchmade knives for several years – started with the Hidden Canyon Hunter, then the Crooked River, and lastly the Altitude. Each one was well designed, and have been an indispensable part of my kill kit at
I’ve seen the question posted many times on archery internet forums. You just received a new, or new to you, Spot Hogg sight and can’t find sight tape installation instructions anywhere. Well, you have come to the right spot! Turkey season is fast approaching and it is time to get
Small properties are often overlooked as viable hunting properties due to the problems associated with it being such a small tract of land. Most small properties simply lack the diversity in cover and food that most whitetails look for. However, it is untrue that those same small properties cannot provide
So you’ve bagged your first whitetail or elk, now what do you do with the meat? On one hand, taking it to the processor is less work for you and you don’t need to be a meat scientist. You also don’t have to invest in a bunch of processing equipment
It’s almost time for deer season, so you’ve been shooting your bow every chance you get… right? You are probably tired of laying your high-priced bow on the ground when you retrieve your arrows. Perhaps you dislike leaning over to pick up your next arrow after every shot. Or maybe
Killing a mature whitetail is no easy task. As they grow past their adolescent years, reaching 4, 5, even 6 years old, it seems as if a whitetail’s senses become so heightened that they almost develop the ability to detect a hunter the minute they walk into the woods. Yet,
Part 9 – After the Shot So you finally had a successful hunt, you got the shot on camera, and your second and third angle footage is perfect. The hunt couldn’t have gone any better. After a long evening of getting your animal taken care of you suddenly realize your
Over the years I have fine-tuned how I scout a new property, however, my basic approach has always remained the same: Step 1 – Determine Property Boundaries Step 2 – Research the Terrain and Walk the Property Step 3 – Scout Specific Terrain Features for Sign Step 4 – Hang
Part 8 – Shot List When illustrating the hunt of a lifetime, it is often stated that a picture is worth a thousand words. How much is a video clip worth? When you are self-filming, it is important to remember that you’re trying to tell a story – not simply
Part 7 – Interview Strategy One of the most difficult parts of self-filming for me is doing interviews and not sounding like a total goofball. Most people who know me would tell you I don’t have any problem with talking, in fact several of them have told me I talk
Part 6 – Importance on 2nd and 3rd Angles You got the kill on camera! Not only did you bag the biggest trophy of your lifetime, you also managed to get the shot in focus AND in frame. Now what? For most this ends up being a short clip showing
Part 5 – Camera Setup and Placement Now that you’ve acquired your camera gear, it’s time to start talking about how to use it once you climb up your tree. We really focus on making your camera accessible, while minimizing unnecessary movement. Most importantly, it is imperative that you have
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