hunting gear

News & Tips: Calling Deer Tips
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Calling Deer Tips

October 22, 2013
Some hunters think that calling whitetailed deer is basically limited to grunting and antler rattling during the rut, but this couldn't be further from the truth. The variety of deer calls available…
News & Tips: 4 Great Decoy Spreads for Ducks
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4 Great Decoy Spreads for Ducks

October 11, 2013
Ask a half dozen duck hunting veterans to set decoys for the same spot and conditions, and chances are the result would be six different layouts. Setting decoys is a very subjective "art." Each…
News & Tips: Picking the Right Camo
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Picking the Right Camo

October 8, 2013
Camouflage hunting clothing is hugely popular across North America, especially among bowhunters and those who hunt waterfowl, turkeys and predators. Waterfowl and turkeys are able to see colors,…
News & Tips: Deer Call Buyer's Guide
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Deer Call Buyer's Guide

September 25, 2013
Adjustments in tube length vary the tone and pitch of a deer mouth call. Most hunters would never dream of heading afield for waterfowl or turkeys, or even big game such as moose or elk, without…
News & Tips: The Basics of Rangefinders and Why Hunters Should Use Them...
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The Basics of Rangefinders and Why Hunters Should Use Them

September 16, 2013
Today's laser rangefinders are so accurate, compact and affordable that no hunter — whether with rifle or bow — should ever be without one. Here's what you need to know to choose one that's right for…
News & Tips: Modern Technology Meets the Turkey Shotgun...
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Modern Technology Meets the Turkey Shotgun

August 29, 2013
The early morning gobble startled me as I drifted off. I'd been up since 4 a.m. and daylight was slow to arrive. I had brought a complete arsenal of calls that I owned — store bought and custom…
News & Tips: How to Pick a Spotting Scope Buyer's Guide...
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How to Pick a Spotting Scope Buyer's Guide

August 25, 2013
Spotting scopes like this Oculus spotting scope not only allow you to spot game from greater distances, but also allow you to size up a potential trophy from a few miles away. Binoculars are…
News & Tips: Understanding the Different Types of Duck Calls...
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Understanding the Different Types of Duck Calls

August 20, 2013
Whether you are an octogenarian duck hunter or planning your very first waterfowl hunting trip, selecting a duck call from the hordes of fine instruments on the market today can be a daunting task.…
News & Tips: A Buyer's Guide to Hunting Tree Stands...
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A Buyer's Guide to Hunting Tree Stands

August 7, 2013
Hunting from a hunting tree stand is one of the most effective ways of bagging a big buck, especially for the bowhunter, but certain tree stands are better suited to certain hunting situations. Here'…
News & Tips: Bowfishing: How to Start Hunting on the Water (video)...
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Bowfishing: How to Start Hunting on the Water (video)

August 5, 2013
Bowfishing has always been a great pastime for off-season archers, but in recent years, it has absolutely exploded in popularity. It's fun and easy, and anyone can have an absolute blast doing it…
News & Tips: Hunting Waders: A Buyer's Guide
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Hunting Waders: A Buyer's Guide

July 31, 2013
The difference between a serious waterfowler and a casual one can be found not only in skill level but also in the gear they carry afield. And while shotguns, duck calls, boats and decoys get all the…
News & Tips: Black Out Hub Hunting Blind - Tested & Approved!...
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Black Out Hub Hunting Blind - Tested & Approved!

July 28, 2013
When I received my new BlackOut hub style ground blind, I was extremely impressed with the ease of operation. Within seconds after reading the instructions, I had the blind opened in my living room…