So you want to hit the backcountry and go bow hunting for elk? Are you just getting into the sport but don’t know where to start? Do you have a couple of seasons under your belt and are eager to keep growing? Or are you an expert looking for some advice they’ve already heard a … Read more
It’s Hunting 101 — to attract deer, offer food. If you want a big buck to visit you during hunting season, first get him in the habit of showing up at one of these best deer feeders for 2023. I know firsthand how important it is to choose an effective deer feeder. But with so … 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
Hunting season is over, and while that’s a huge bummer, attending one of 2023’s top hunting expos may be just what the doctor ordered to keep the fire alive during the offseason. Attending a hunting trade show can be a rewarding experience and I created this list to help you find a convention that’s right … 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
When that big bull fills your sights and you take the shot, your arrow rest will make a small but essential contribution to the results. Maybe that’s why I’m hearing more archers talking about upgrading their drop-away arrow rests. Perhaps there’s one in your future. If so, let me walk you through our buyer’s guide … Read more
We’re here to give you the downright truth on 2023’s best hunting boots. Few pieces of gear are as critical as your boots to your overall hunting success, so we wrote this post to help point you in the right direction. Different boots are suited to perform in wildly different applications, which can be exhausting … Read more
There’s no denying it — crossbows are so in right now. And why not? They’re absurdly accurate and can strike downrange every bit as well as compound bows. Pair your crossbow with one of our best crossbow scopes for 2023 and get the stewpot ready. Taking down game animals — from elk and deer to … Read more
After countless seasons and many fond memories, my tired old hunting boots simply weren’t going to cut it for another year. It was time to put them out to pasture. (So long, trusty steeds, and farewell.) It was time to move on to some new kicks, so I decided to snatch up a pair of … Read more