Using the right equipment for processing your deer at home will make the process faster and easier; it'll also keep you safe as you prepare your prize. Read More
Proper preparation will set you up for success when hunting. So here are some helpful tips to show you how to prepare for the fall hunting season. Read More
The Franchi Momentum Elite is gaining … momentum. With a long history — over 150 years — of gun-making, Franchi is well-known for its premium semi-auto and over-under shotguns. Recently, Franchi added a bolt-action rifle to its lineup of stellar guns, the Momentum. In 2020, Franchi introduced its premium model of the Momentum, the Elite.... Read More
The Conquest V4 riflescopes are for hunters and shooters whose lifestyles and adventures involve traditional and long-range hunting and shooting and long-range shooting. They were designed as a lightweight, high-performance product line for various demanding hunting and shooting applications. They are, by any standard, ‘best-in-class’. The Conquest V4 family is based on a 4x zoom... Read More
Regardless if you are an avid bowhunter or a long-range rifleman, there is not a tool more relied on than a rangefinder. Without one, all shots are simply shots in the dark. Arguably, Sig Sauer has been the leader in rangefinder technology over the last decade. The newest KILO models, both monocular and binocular designs,... Read More
Browning Camping, a premium brand, has released a new backcountry tent for 2022 called the Talon 1. This no-fly tent was developed for the backcountry adventurer who requires a lightweight shelter that sets up quickly and is suitable for diverse wilderness environments. The Talon 1 is built on an 82×43-inch floor plan to accommodate one... Read More
The Momentum Elite, Franchi’s premium-grade big-game hunting rifle, receives new chamber and camo pattern combinations for 2022. Since its debut in 2020, the Momentum Elite has earned a solid reputation for its precision construction and numerous features that savvy big-game hunters appreciate in a dedicated hunting rifle. This year, Franchi expands the Momentum Elite portfolio... Read More
Franchi follows up on last year’s Momentum Varmint Elite rifle with two new caliber offerings. For 2022, varmint and predator hunters, along with big game hunters anticipating medium- to long-range shots, should consider the new Momentum Varmint Elite rifles now in 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Win. Franchi engineers developed the Momentum Varmint Elite to deliver... Read More
Hunting mountains is not for the faint of heart. My watch with altimeter read 6,800 feet. We had been hiking for almost two hours at this point with heavy packs and ambition coming out of our ears. 4 miles so far laid behind us. Knowing there was only one more mile standing between us and... Read More
Hunting Rangefinders | 2021 Editors’ Choice How to sort through the maze to find the right rangefinder for your hunting need. When it comes to hunting gear, you millennials and younger folk have no idea how good you have it. Compared to what we — Old Folks — started hunting with, modern equipment is flat-out... Read More
Deer Hunting Gear That Survived a West Texas Field Test – A Gear Roundup Last year I had the opportunity to hunt with a small, family-owned and operated outfit in West Texas, Hargrove Hunts, which specializes in reasonably-priced, semi-guided whitetail hunts near Raton, TX. This November found me right back there again — field testing... Read More
Steiner Predator 4 Riflescopes The NEW Steiner Predator 4 riflescopes are compact, lightweight, rugged, and durable. The Steiner Predator 4 riflescope is available in three zoom ranges: 2.5-10 x 42, 4-16 x 50, and 6-24 x 50. These high-definition optics with Diamond Coating are military-grade for serious hunters. E3 Reticle All Predator 4 riflescopes feature... Read More
A backpack hunt may be just what you need. With each breath, I could feel the moisture building on the inside of my sleeping bag. Laying awake right before my alarm sounded, I tried to steal any last bit of warmth I could before crawling out of my tent and braving the cold. Not far... Read More
When it comes to selecting the best rifles for hunting — factory rifles included — today’s hunters never had it so good. My first “real” deer rifle was an old pre-’64 Winchester Model 70 chambered in .270 that was my dad’s pride and joy. He bought it when he got out of the navy after... Read More
A few thoughts on last minute e-scouting for Western deer hunts. Throughout history, military campaigns have succeeded – or failed – in no small part due to the quality of the intelligence gathered before the battle ever begins. The side with the most accurate current information always has a distinct advantage. Information is a critical... Read More
If hunting mule deer is something that’s on your radar, or if you’re looking to expand your mule deer hunting opportunities into new areas, there are some great options across the west. For the first-timer out west or first time out-of-state, it can be overwhelming to figure out where to start. Prior to researching new... Read More
