Freezer Full of Meat and a Thousand Elk Lessons Learned by Chad de Alva Opening morning found me rallying down a dirt road to meet up with a friend, Colton Choate, who had graciously offered to guide my rookie self. Within minutes of linking up with Colton, we were stalking through the woods chasing a bugle. Across a small break in the timber, we could see the muddy body of … [Read more...] about Freezer Full of Meat and a Thousand Elk Lessons Learned
The Importance of Place
The Importance of Place by Chad de Alva Trying to explain to someone what hunting means to you is a hard thing to do. Hunting is many different things to folks with all sorts of backgrounds and goals. Yet, I feel like in this world of limitless marketing and insta-sharing-everything that we tend to see only the sex appeal of the latest camo pattern or the biggest bull that … [Read more...] about The Importance of Place
Archery Elk Bow Setup, Bowtech BTX-31
Archery Elk Bow Setup, Bowtech BTX-31 by Chad de Alva For my Arizona archery elk hunt, I picked-up a Bowtech BTX-31. The first place I went with my shiny new bow was to the place where all questions archery related are answered; Bull Basin Archery in Flagstaff, AZ. I spent hours working with and picking the brains of the guys at the local pro shop. We talked about the … [Read more...] about Archery Elk Bow Setup, Bowtech BTX-31
ALPS OutdoorZ Pathfinder Pack, A First Impression
ALPS OutdoorZ Pathfinder Pack, A First Impression At first glance, the Pathfinder from ALPS OutdoorZ looks like a well-appointed fanny pack that would be perfect for light and fast missions. However, if you unzip the top compartment, you’ll roll out a day pack section which really expands on the functionality of the pack. Now you have a 44L pack that is more than capable of … [Read more...] about ALPS OutdoorZ Pathfinder Pack, A First Impression
Celestron Thermocharge – Video Review
Celestron Thermocharge - Video Review Celestron Thermocharger - Stay warm on the trail and keep your portable electronic devices fully charged with the ThermoCharge power pack and hand warmer. ThermoCharge heats up quickly and reaches a maximum of 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 degrees Celsius). The 4400 mAh rechargeable lithium battery provides up to an impressive 6 hours of … [Read more...] about Celestron Thermocharge – Video Review