Last year, for the first time in over 15 years, I had failed to fill a single deer tag. A week-long trip to Pike County Illinois as well as several weekend hunts in Ohio and Indiana yielded very few deer sightings. By the time mid December rolled around, I had
The outdoor industry has grown by leaps and bounds over the past several years. With growth has come great innovation and newer, more efficient technologies. Today, more companies than ever are producing a quality broadhead. The common day archery hunters could lose themselves staring at the broadhead selection at their
There will always be big debates between archers on which bow and arrow set up is better for what reasons. Everyone has their own favorite combinations of arrows, sights, broadheads and rests, but one critical component that I think often gets overlooked is the release aid, especially at first. I
As winter gives way to spring, I always grow antsy, waiting for the chance to sit in a ground blind. The high hopes and anticipation of arrowing a good long beard are nearly enough to keep me awake at night. This year was no exception, and after a slow start
You know what they say, “all good things must come to an end.” As spring turns into the beginnings of summer I sit back and reflect on what a great turkey season I had again this year. Did I kill a record turkey this year? No. Was I able to
There is no question as to if adding a second or third camera angle to your set up will increase your ability to tell your story. Being able to capture the most emotional moments of hunting through multiple angles can engage the audience as if they were there with you.
The National Wild Turkey Federation, commonly referred to as the NWTF, is an organization that needs no introduction. Founded in 1973, they have been one of the single greatest factors in the constant battle to preserve our nation’s hunting rights, wildlife, and the natural habitat required for our wildlife to
GamePlan Gear 2014 ATA Show Nashville TN GamePlan Gear continued to impress the archery industry yet again at ATA this year with adding their new blind carrying pack and new bow wrist sling to the 2014 line up. Designed with key features with quick easy adjustments that benefit any style
Grim Reaper 2014 ATA Show Nashville TN Grim Reaper has always been a company to produce unbeatable quality broadheads year after year and 2014 is no exception. The product innovation this year is revolutionary compared to other broadheads on the market. This year Grim Reaper released two new broadhead styles
Whether I am guiding clients or hunting for myself, the only clothing line I and my SELFILMED teammates trust is Sitka Gear. From early season antelope when it’s hot to late season deer in sub-zero temperatures, sitting in the stand or crawling on a stalk, Sitka has the latest and
Bow hunting the mid west can be extremely brutal on equipment. I have encountered everything from sitting in a tree stand enduring freezing rain to crawling in the sand and mud through an open field for hours, only trying to get an opportunity at a shooter. Equipment has to be
If you have spent any amount of time in the stand on a cold and frigid morning, you already know how everything seems to squeak, creak, or rattle at some point. A misstep on your stand, a small shift in weight on your Huntmore chair, or even your jacket brushing
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