It was Friday, April 28th. My wife and I had just made it back from our last vacation as a family of two a couple of days prior, and the Ohio turkey season was already underway. My wife was, at the time, 33 weeks pregnant with our first child, and I
For those new to the hobby of self-filming your hunts, the added challenge of all of the extra gear to carry, set up and use can be a little daunting at first. However, after several years of self-filming I’ve developed a system that helps me stay quiet and efficient, even
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
There is little that gets me more excited than the thought of our annual Nebraska Turkey hunt. Each year as the trip approaches, my mind cycles through endless scenarios of how I’m going to arrow my Merriam’s. We all dream of that quick slam-dunk hunt where you nail a bird
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
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
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