It doesn’t matter if you are a novice turkey hunter, or have several seasons under your belt, it is likely that you have heard about Dave Smith Decoys (DSD). The ultra-realistic decoy movement began almost 20 years ago when the first custom DSD Canada Goose decoy was created. Since then, the DSD brand
I’ve always loved an all black bow setup so finding accessories was never very difficult for me. However, new and extremely effective patterns (such as the Gore Optifade patterns utilized with Sitka Gear) began to pop up over the past several years. These Gore Optifade patterns used to be only available
Benchmade released several exciting, new knives in their Hunt lineup this year at the 2018 ATA Show. Some were improvements on fan-favorites, while others were hybrids to fill gaps between existing platforms. My two favorite were the skeletonized knives, the 152000RG Altitude and 15200DLC Altitude. At 1.67oz, these were destined
After spending a few evenings in a treestand this year, I was quickly reminded why I am so fond of my Fourth Arrow Stiff Arm. The weight of this camera arm alone makes it worth the buy, but it is also packed full of great features that make it ideal
Over the past several years, many state wildlife management agencies have realized there are many benefits that lighted nocks provide to a hunter’s game retrieval success rate. Since they do not directly increase the hunter’s chances of successfully harvesting their quarry, they seem to be more frequently accepted by authorities
A few weeks back I began making preparations for the 2017 deer season. As I started to organize my gear, I realized I had not seen my range finder all summer. In fact, I could not remember having my range finder since that eventful turkey hunt I had on the
Hunting has always held a special place in my heart, and it is a big part of who I am today. While I love hunting simply for what it is, I have to admit that a growing interest in modern gear has taken my passion for hunting to a whole
If you have read my previous article on wireless trail cameras (Link Here), you’ll know I’m a huge advocate for them. This year I got my hands on the 2017 version of Covert’s most popular wireless camera model, the Code Black 12.1. From the outside, this camera looks almost exactly identical
I have been shooting Carter releases for years. Often I am asked, why don’t you try Brand X, or have you ever shot Brand Y? And in truth, I have. It’s been a few years, but there was a short period of time that I tried several different release manufacturers.
I’ve spent a lot of time sitting in a blind over the past several years. A majority of that time has been spent in one of the original Double Bull Matrix 360 blinds, the Dark Horse or one of the newer Deluxe blinds. For bowhunting, I have a strong preference for
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 start of elk archery season is just around the corner in many western states. This has many eager hunters vigorously exercising, shooting their bow and pulling out the prior year’s gear in anticipation of that first bugle. While some folks are interested in the newest gadgets, the latest camo patterns, or one