Lightweight and Mobile Spring Bear Shooting Sticks and Backpacks Few hunts bring with them the adrenaline, rush, and excitement of pursuing black bears in the spring. Putting a successful stalk on a mature black bear is a sure way to push yourself to the edge of your comfort zone. There is something to be said...
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Meet Your New Shooting Tripod
Vanguard has been designing and manufacturing award-winning support systems since 1986 and has used that experience to launch our most stable and precise gun rest ever in the Endeavor Shooting Tripod Series. The base is a 3-section tripod with 30mm or 26mm diameter legs that are designed to deliver a stable platform that is second to...
Read moreA Brief Intro to the Spring Turkey Hunt Tradition
A short intro to the springtime turkey tradition.
Read moreEarly-Season Whitetails | Hunting Tactics to Help You Get the Job Done
Early-season whitetail hunting doesn’t have to be intimidating. Make the most of low pressure and stable patterns with these tried-and-true tactics this fall.
Read moreDuck Numbers and What It Matters for Hunters
Justin Martin "Duckman" - Delta Waterfowl and Ducks Unlimited released the 2019 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey numbers. This is a report that us duck hunters look forward to seeing each and every year. To some folks it is almost as anticipated as opening day. I know I for one look forward to it...
Read moreDigiscoping 101
Pairing Your Phone’s Camera with Your Hunting Optics For hunters, quality gear and quality tools are a must. From the boots on your feet to the pack on your back, to your weapon of choice; tough equipment that is built to withstand the elements will up your odds of success in the field. One critical...
Read moreWhat Optics Magnification Best Suits Your Hunting Style
Guide to Optics Magnification for Hunting Situations How much do you think about your hunting optics for big game species? Some people assume that because they hunt a certain species, geography, terrain, or even style of hunting, those optics aren’t useful for them. But considering the broad range of optics magnification available on the market...
Read moreScouting for Velvet Whitetails
Boost Your Odds of Tagging Out During Early Season Welcome to the heart of summer. While these long, brutally hot days are exactly what beach bums and lake goers have been waiting all year for, archery hunters across the country are experiencing a different kind of excitement entirely. Why? Because the heat and humidity of...
Read moreThe Riflescope Rundown | Choosing the Right Tool for the Job
Selecting the Best Riflescope for your Hunting Rifle When it comes to hunting optics, one thing most outdoorsmen – from seasoned vets to newbies – will agree on is that … well, they’re complicated. This makes choosing the right scope to top off your long gun of choice a rather daunting (if not all-out debilitating)...
Read moreHow to Choose the Best Spotting Scope for the Money
Features of the Best Spotting Scope for the Money If you plan to hunt out west next season, one of the first things you should consider is buying a spotting scope. In the vast terrain of the western mountains, the best strategy usually involves posting up somewhere and glassing the surrounding countryside for game animals....
Read moreWhat’s the Best Binocular for the Money for Hunting?
Finding the Best Binocular for the Money When it comes to hunting binoculars, people seem to run in two camps. They either buy top of the line items and use them for the rest of their lives or they opt for cheaper options knowing they will replace them fairly often. Like firearm scopes, you generally...
Read moreHunting Binoculars Buyer’s Guide | Finding the Perfect Pair of Binoculars
Choosing Your Next Pair of Hunting Binoculars From the great open plains to the wooded coastlines and every ecosystem in between, a pair of rugged, high-performing hunting binoculars are a must-have item for every outdoorsman. Not only do they offer a convenient way to bring you closer to your favorite game animals, but they’re also...
Read more5 Great Firearm Scopes For Your "Deer Gun"
Firearm Scopes to Match Any Budget and Gun Regardless of what kind of a firearm you hunt deer with each fall, one thing’s for sure: using a scope should increase your accuracy over regular old iron sights or a bead at the end of the muzzle. While rifle scopes are pretty common, especially for larger...
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