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Optics Matter!

Optics Matter!

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When it comes to hunting gear, there are certain items you can skimp on — look for a deal — take the low-end route. Optics aren’t one of these items. Few gear pieces will make or break your success, especially when hunting the west, like quality optics.

Into the Night: My Journey into Night Vision and Thermal Optics

Into the Night: My Journey into Night Vision and Thermal Optics

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The first of a two part series, this article covers the scanning portion of thermal night hunting with a review of the IrayUSA Mini MH25 thermal scanner.

Squirrel Tamales

Squirrel Tamales

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Following my last article about squirrel hunting, I received several requests for a recipe for cooking up these tasty little tree dwellers. So, I have decided to post one of the tried-and-true favorites in my house, Squirrel Tamales.

Stone Glacier Sky Talus 6900 Pack Review

Stone Glacier Sky Talus 6900 Pack Review

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If you’re in the market for a new pack that can be utilized for a variety of hunts, from day to multi-day excursions, give the guys at Stone Glacier a call.

Remains of Missing Idaho Hunter Found over 50 Years Later

Remains of Missing Idaho Hunter Found over 50 Years Later

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An Idaho bowhunter stalking mountain goats discovered the remains of Raymond Jones, last seen on Sept 7, 1968. He was 39 years old when he went missing while bowhunting mountain goats.

Missouri Boy Stops Alleged Thief with Bow and Arrow

Missouri Boy Stops Alleged Thief with Bow and Arrow

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According to reports the young man was on his way to a tree stand for some deer bowhunting when he encountered the trespasser in an apparent attempt to steal a lawn tractor and a wood splitter.

Arkansas Hunters Harvest Near-Record Number of Alligators This Year

Arkansas Hunters Harvest Near-Record Number of Alligators This Year

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Alligator hunters in Arkansas harvested 161 alligators over two weekends this year, falling just short of last year’s record-breaking 174 alligators.

Moose Logistics of Alaska

Moose Logistics of Alaska

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As our air speed drained and the plane descended, a gust of wind came over the top of the ridge and hit the airplane on top of its wings and we dropped into the brush just short of the strip.

Field-Testing Springfield’s Model 2020: At Home, at the Range, and in the Stand

Field-Testing Springfield’s Model 2020: At Home, at the Range, and in the Stand

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I carried the Waypoint with me last whitetail season, and I stretched its legs at the range. The Waypoint lived up to expectations, and it may be the perfect crossover rifle for both competition and hunting.

Dorsal Caping Your Trophy In the Field

Dorsal Caping Your Trophy In the Field

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A hunter doesn’t have to be a taxidermist-in-training to cape their own animals; some practice and preparation can give a hunter many more options when they’re in the field staring at that animal of a lifetime, wherever it may be.