If you’re a western hunter and you aren’t running a bino pack, you are not only missing out, but missing the boat.
There are more and more people each year who are trying to film their hunts and preserve memories from the field. I think it’s awesome. With that said, I also know there are more than a few folks who have always thought about filming their hunts, and even wanted to film, but have never pulled the trigger. If that’s you, or you are just starting out with a camera, keep reading.
Usually, it’s just so overwhelming, right? That’s really the thing that holds people back. From all of the camera gear to all of the extra work it takes to film their hunt. It’s just too much and easier to purely focus on hunting. I get it. I was like that. Nowadays, though, most of my hunts are filmed, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
With all of that said, I wanted to put together a sort of beginner’s guide for those interested in filming their hunts. A high-level jumping off point, if you would. And so I don’t write what would likely be similar to a novel in length, here’s an easy-to-digest video going over this!
I know, I know. There is a lot to dive into here after watching this. So, you can plan on more videos coming down the pipeline on the specifics. Remember, this is a marathon, not a race. Enjoy the process and learn every step of the way.
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If there is one thing true about bowhunting, it’s that there’s no shortage of difficulty, and the learning curve is about as sharp as they get. In my first years of bowhunting, I encountered obstacle after obstacle, and there were many times when I thought, “What the heck am I doing out here?” If that’s you, keep reading for some real-world bowhunting tips that will help your game as a beginner.
Guys! I’m back from bear hunting, for the most part at least. I might get out for one more evening and morning, but that’s all she wrote for spring. My spring has been absolutely epic and I hope you’ve been out there enjoying yours as well. I had 2 backcountry bear hunting trips and a super fun turkey hunt with my daughter that I’ll never forget.
In the spirit of spring, I wanted to let you all know about a new film I just recently released. It documents one of my backcountry spring bear hunts from this year and I absolutely love how it turned out. The film is called Heart and it not only tells the story of my hunt, but gives you a glimpse into the balancing act between love and passion. Check it out below and I really hope you enjoy it.
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.
