We took Armasight’s Commander 640 thermal weapon sight and Warden 640 thermal monocular into a West Texas night hunt where game cams love to lie. The thermals did not. Here’s what impressed me, what annoyed me, and how the rig performed when hogs finally showed.
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Armasight 640 Thermals on Texas Hogs: Worth It?
BY Brian McCombie Published: March 2, 2026 { 1 comment }Bushmaster 450 BM SD Review Big Bore AR That Hits
BY Kat Ainsworth Published: March 2, 2026 { 0 comments }Bushmaster’s 450 BM SD is a straight wall hammer that carries like an AR-15, hits like a sledge, and stays manageable thanks to smart parts and a good recoil pad.
Squirrel Hunting Guns: Pros and Cons
BY Jim Maybrick Published: March 2, 2026 { 0 comments }In most states, your squirrel hunting gun needs can be covered with either a rimfire rifle, a shotgun, or a muzzleloader. But which one do you choose?
Cutting Edge Bullets: A Tribute to Mark Hampton
BY Trapr Swonson Published: March 2, 2026 { 1 comment }In a tribute to handgun hunter Mark Hampton, I use Cutting Edge Bullets to hunt in Mark’s honor.
Lucky Duck XHDi Spinner That Won’t Flare Birds
BY David R. Vaught, Ph.D. Published: March 2, 2026 { 0 comments }We ran the Lucky Duck XHDi through real hunts and ugly weather. The flocked wings park black-up on command, the 2.0 remote just works, and the waterproof battery box plus long stake make this spinner a steady killer.
Simple Gourmet: Spiced Black Bear Steaks
BY Levi Sim Published: March 2, 2026 { 5 comments }There’s a brown paper bag in my freezer right now whose sole purpose is to keep me from seeing the last two pieces of Antelope meat from last fall. If I see them, I’ll want to eat them, but I’m keeping them in reserve so I can compare them side by side with black bear meat. I’m trying to figure out which of the two is my favorite.
‘Holy Bleep’ — Young Huntress’ 365-Pound Surprise!
BY Larry Z Published: March 2, 2026 { 0 comments }November 22, 2025, was supposed to be a simple ground-morning deer sit in Freedom, New York. Instead, it became the kind of hunt that gets talked about at camp for the next 50 years.
Trump’s ‘MABA’ Plan Puts Hunting Access Front and Center
BY Larry Z Published: March 1, 2026 { 0 comments }The messaging is clear: conservation and economic growth are not enemies. They’re partners.
Costa Rica Affirms Its Hunting Ban: Here’s What It Means
BY Larry Z Published: March 1, 2026 { 0 comments }If you’re a North American hunter hoping Costa Rica might one day reopen opportunities, this law makes it clear that’s not the direction they’re heading.
Primos ICON Calls: Heirloom‑Quality Tools — SHOT Show 2026
BY Levi Sim Published: February 1, 2026 { 0 comments }These are not mass‑market noise makers. They’re premium instruments built for hunters who care about sound quality, craftsmanship, and longevity.









