Hey, guys! Hope you all have had a great spring so far. Maybe you’ve been out chasing turkeys, maybe bear, or maybe both! Even better. Along with turkey and bear hunting, I look at spring time as the start of gear testing. I recently got a new bow sight and I am pretty excited about it so far. I went with the Spot Hogg Boonie 5-pin and have some pretty high hopes for it this season.
All bow sights need to be sighted in and there are a few common mistakes I see newbies make on a regular basis. They are as follows:
Hey, everyone! Hope you all are having a phenomenal spring season. I just got back from two spring bear hunts across two states. It has been AWESOME to say the least and I’m about to head back out in a few days for turkey here in Arizona. On that note, I wanted to drop a new film teaser your way!
If you have followed this blog for any amount of time, you may have noticed that I am a fan of black bear hunting. They are the reason I dove as deep as I did into hunting. The black bear has kept me in the field more than any other animal out there. And each spring that comes by my mind starts to get overloaded with thoughts of traveling deep into the backcountry in search of black bears.
If there is one thing true about hunting boots, it’s that what works for one person might not work for the other. With that said, I know how valuable opinions can be when searching for a new boot. I recently acquired the Crispi Briksdal EFX Hunting Boot. They’re new for 2025 and I cannot wait to get them dirty. If you want to learn more, keep reading…and watching.
Over the last week, I have been getting gear ready, e-scouting, and making sure my weapon is dialed. It’s all in the name of one thing. Spring bear season is finally here. It is one of the most exciting times of the year if you’re a bear hunter. It marks the start of new life and a new spring bear hunting season ahead.
While Spring Bear season invokes much praise from a hardcore set of individuals, there are many new bear hunters coming into the fold. If you’re one of them, let me just say, I’m very excited for you and what’s to come. There are many peaks and valleys ahead, but if you stay the course and learn as much as you can along the way, you’ll get to where you want to be.
It’s that time of year again. From now until Fall will be filled with scouting, training, and all things gear in the name of hunting season. In light of that, I just got a new bow that I’d like to share with you. The Hoyt Alpha AX2 32 is the new flagship aluminum bow for 2025 and I have been loving it so far. It’s been a long time since I’ve shot a Hoyt and I’m very excited to get this rig dialed and ready for season. If you want to win this setup, scroll down to the bottom of this post to find out how.
Today starts the Ultimate Bowhunting Giveaway! I recently teamed up with Black Ovis to create a stellar gear package for 1 LUCKY PERSON.
While anytime outside of hunting season is what I’d consider pre-season, sitting here now in the month of April we are just 4 months away from the start of Fall. There is much to do with scouting, training, and dialing in gear to get ready for the main event come August. All that to say, bowhunting prep is very clear in my mind right now, so I wanted to share a few exercises I’ve been doing behind the bow to hone my accuracy for the season.
Choosing the right sleeping bag for backpack hunting is not a cut-and-dry response. There are a lot of variables to consider. Where you’re hunting, what time of year, and your personal needs are a few. In the video below, I dive into everything you’ll need to go through this process. I’ve been there scratching my head wondering which bag to get. Through many years of trial and error, this is what I’ve learned.
Remember, at the end of the day, you’re in the driver’s seat when it comes to gear. If your top choice of something goes against the grain of everyone else, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. The important things are to recognize what works best for YOU and keep an open mind in the process.
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One of the rabbit holes about backpack hunting is far and away all of the gear. The possibilities sometimes seem endless. It’s a neverending chase dialing the best kit for us and our hunts and the journey is fun in doing so. In the name of said chase, I wanted to share my custom backcountry stove kit that I recently put together with you. It’s sub 8 ounces and as capable as anything I’ve used. I combine products from Argali, Jetboil, and MSR.
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