Tried-and-True: Hoyt VTM 31
I had a 2022 love affair with a pair of Hoyt bows, and when you fall in love, it’s hard to make the change. Hoyt’s new VTM 31 made switching worth it.
Jace Bauserman
Too Much Gun?
Too much gun? What does it mean? Simple. It means shooting a firearm, any firearm, that isn’t enjoyable to shoot because it abuses the body in one way or another.
Tested: Browning A5 Wicked Wing Sweet Sixteen
Many hunters considered the 16-gauge a near-perfect gauge and it’s making a comeback.
Planning Your Hunt Around Your Energy
Injuries and health issues are a part of life, and I know I’m not the first hunter to suffer an injury less than a month out.
Yes, You Need Two Sets of Strings
Sadly, bad things can happen on hunts, especially when roaming the backcountry.
Go Ahead, Decoy That Pronghorn!
I’ve been addicted to archery pronghorn hunting for 25 years, and my favorite method is duping a buck with a decoy.
Backcountry Prep: Test It!
Few things trump a backcountry wilderness adventure but make no mistake, these far-off-the-beaten path hunts have been over-romanticized and can be flat miserable if you’re not prepared.
Once In A Lifetime
When you draw a coveted tag you’ve waited a lifetime for, the preparation starts the day you pull the tag.
Field Test: Stone Glacier Sky 5900 w/XCurve Frame
I’m a bit of a backpack fanatic and I’ve tested piles of them over the years. One of the things I’ve learned is there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Each adventure — from the whitetail woods of the Midwest to the elk-rich Rockies — requires a particular pack.
Tag A Pressured Public-Land Longbeard with Archery Tackle
When I show up to a public-land hunt area, even if the location seems to be void of other hunters, I treat the dirt and the birds on it like they’ve been hounded to death. I’ve used what I learned to harvest pressured public-land birds with my stick-and-string. Here’s what you need to know.