Ryan Squires 
So how does night vision work and what is the history behind the technology? Let’s jump in. Night vision scopes, goggles, and other devices intensify low ambient light and near-field infrared energy (from IR illuminators, for example) to illuminate the user’s surroundings during times of low light or in complete darkness at night. First, the … Read more
Decisions, decisions. If you’re looking to spend a pretty penny on hunting clothes, you’ve likely narrowed your search between two heavyweights in the market: KUIU vs SITKA. As you know, there’s a lot to consider when making your pick, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. You might wonder, “Which brand is better for how I … Read more
What’s going on here? The ghostly green image from your trail camera clearly shows deer taking a stroll at 11:18 PM… but shouldn’t they have bedded down hours ago? After all, the conventional wisdom is that deer are “crepuscular,” meaning they’re primarily active at dusk or dawn, then spend the rest of their time hunkered … Read more
Some hunters like to walk. A lot. You know the type — guys and gals who just can’t sit still because they’re convinced a trophy bull and his girlfriends lie in wait over that next ridge. But it’s seldom as easy as walking over a ridgeline. Hunters must do a fair amount of bushwhacking and … Read more
Choose from our list of 2023’s best binoculars for hunting, below, and you’re sure to get a good look at elk, deer, turkey, or other game long before they can slip out of range. But choose carefully — the best binos for one hunter might not be a top choice for another. For example, hunters … Read more
The best night vision rifle scopes for 2023 guarantee you’ll see coyotes, hogs, raccoons, and varmints well before they damage your property. These critters think they own the night, but with a trusty digital or traditional night vision scope on your AR-15 or .308, you can turn the tables and show them who’s boss. Read … Read more
The off-road path to your next trophy elk or deer isn’t always a straight one, but with one of 2023’s best electric bikes for hunting, it’ll be a lot more fun. Powered by 750w, 1000w, and even 1200w motors and large-capacity batteries, hunting eBikes drastically reduce the time it takes to get from point A … Read more
If you plan on getting into wet, muddy terrain while hunting for deer, elk, duck, and other tasty critters, you’re going to need a set of 2023’s best rubber hunting boots. Because we know that frozen, waterlogged toes on a bitter December afternoon could ruin an otherwise perfect hunting trip. If you’ve experienced frosty feet … Read more
People often lump elk vs deer meat into the same category: venison. We aren’t fans of that grouping because elk and deer are not only different creatures, they also taste quite different as well. So, for the sake of this article, we’re going to call deer meat ‘venison’ and elk meat, well, elk meat. But … Read more
Welcome to our hand-picked list of the best hunting pants of 2023. Here, you’ll find gear for your primary objective — whether that’s hunting deer, elk, and other big game in alpine conditions or flushing grouse upland. For those big game hunts in the freezing cold, we included warm, insulated, and even heated cold-weather hunting … Read more