Archery Gear by Macy Spencer I know the gear that a hunter uses doesn’t automatically make him or her successful, but it sure doesn’t hurt! Gear can play a huge part in how well the hunting experience goes. I’ve only been collecting my hunting equipment for a short amount of time, so I don’t have an extensive amount available to me. But the most important items I do have … [Read more...] about Archery Gear
Deer Hunting
My First Bow Buck
My First Bow Buck by Alexa Loa My dad, Thomas Loa, and I were hunting our lease--at the time--in Throckmorton, TX. It was already pretty close to the end of the rut, but we just happened to be sitting in the right spot that night. My dad has always been really good about stand location. He had set us up in what we call our "redneck blinds" that night. Let me elaborate on our … [Read more...] about My First Bow Buck
Camouflage Base Layers for Women
Camouflage Base Layers for Women by Mia Anstine Ladies, I’ve found a new camouflage Merino wool base layer to add to our “must have” hunting gear lists. Back in January, at SHOT Show, First Lite presented me with a set of women’s Full Length Bottoms. I’ve been testing them in warm and cold weather conditions. I even wore them every day in the damp, cold conditions of the New … [Read more...] about Camouflage Base Layers for Women
In-depth Review: Mathews NOCAM HTR
In-depth Review: Mathews NOCAM HTR This year, Mathews introduced a new, groundbreaking line of bows, unveiling their NO CAM ST™ Technology. Our revolutionary NO CAM ST™ Technology utilizes two circular and concentric string tracks, allowing the string to travel at a constant distance from the center of rotation during the shot cycle. This eliminates the common camming … [Read more...] about In-depth Review: Mathews NOCAM HTR
Deer Sense Breakdown
Deer Sense Breakdown by Thomas Grill It may be obvious that deer have very keen senses. But, let’s break this down anyway. The more you know, the greater your success will be in the field. The three primary senses that a whitetail deer will use in order to avoid becoming a slab of steak on your grill are: smell, vision, and hearing. By understanding the strengths of a … [Read more...] about Deer Sense Breakdown
Durable Dryness: Plano Waterproof Boxes
Durable Dryness: Plano Waterproof Boxes NEW PLANO HUNTER GUIDE SERIES WATERPROOF BOXES PROVIDE EXCEPTIONALLY TOUGH DRY STORAGE FOR VALUABLE HUNTING GEAR IN THE FIELD Plano, IL (May 4, 2015) – Hunters wage an ongoing battle with the elements. And when it comes to much of the gear we take to the field, moisture is the primary enemy. Cameras and photo accessories, … [Read more...] about Durable Dryness: Plano Waterproof Boxes
Shot Variance: What Went Wrong?
Shot Variance: What Went Wrong? by Glen Stilson Here in Arizona it’s no small feat to get drawn for a good hunt in our big game tag lottery. A rifle deer tag may only happen once every few years, sometimes longer, and once drawn there are not many hunters that I know who don’t put their heart and soul into the hunt, including pre-hunt scouting and equipment preparation. … [Read more...] about Shot Variance: What Went Wrong?
What Does the Presence Or Absence of CWD Really Mean?
What Does the Presence Or Absence of CWD Really Mean? by Amanda Dougherty Results of recent testing of 1,342 deer and elk in Arizona are all negative for the presence of CWD. Neighboring states, however, have confirmed cases of CWD. But what does this really mean? It seems as if more and more cases of CWD are cropping up in the western states, which brings about the debate … [Read more...] about What Does the Presence Or Absence of CWD Really Mean?
Great Whitetail of the Woods
Great Whitetail of the Woods by Nicole Lewis Almost everyone I have met who is into hunting, started hunting with their father. If they’re female–it was either their father or husband. They almost all started by hunting whitetails. My dad was born and raised in Toronto and had never even seen a gun. Anyone I dated as a young woman, had never hunted before. I wasn’t … [Read more...] about Great Whitetail of the Woods
Mission by Mathews Introduces 4 New Bow Models
Mission by Mathews Introduces 4 New Bow Models Through non-stop innovation, Mathews® continues to advance its value-driven Mission® bow line that simply put, outperform their price. Mission®’s award-winning value has been hailed by industry professionals and an ever-expanding legion of happy customers. NEW for 2015, Mission® unveils four new bow offerings that further … [Read more...] about Mission by Mathews Introduces 4 New Bow Models