Do you remember your first elk hunt? What year it was, the weather, the smell of elk hitting your nose, the first bugle you have ever heard, or seeing a rub on a sapling taller than you? These are the memories that come flooding back into my mind when I…

We as hunters love our gear. On second thought outdoorsmen and women in general are pretty obsessed with gear. The more passionate you are about the activity generally the more gear you accumulate. As with most things some gear is helpful and some can be left out. With the season…

Whether your after deer, ducks, turkeys, or a different animal a canoe is a great way to get you from A to B. if you are in the market for a canoe for the upcoming season then give this article a read. I have been using a canoe for the…

No matter what cold weather outdoor activity you pursue staying warm is a constant battle. Before I started using merino wool I went along with the mindset a lot of us were told…The more layers you wear the warmer you will be. Following this mindset I dressed up like Ralphie’s…

A few years back I started using a canoe to access public land hunting spots. It has changed the way I think about access and has improved the number of sightings on a hunt. On top of that it’s just plain fun to access a spot to hunt via a…

The past couple seasons I have been shooting G5 Montec broadheads. Their performance has been great for me and in my mind they are one of the best fixed blade broadheads on the market. If you’re looking for a broadhead for the coming season you need to give these heads…

Buying gear for your first western hunt will make you cringe. Unfortunately for outdoors men and women in general our gear can get expensive. Whether it’s boots, pack, tent, clothes, GPS, rifle, binoculars, range finder, etc. The cost of a trip like this will start to add up. I ran…

I purchased a pair of Danner Vitals almost 2 years ago for an upcoming elk hunting trip. From doing my research, I knew Danner made a good boot at a fair price. I’ve been pleased with my boots so far and because of this worn them on many hunts and…

Thinking about taking your first elk hunt this fall? I was in your shoes recently and I’m glad I took the plunge. It was the toughest but most rewarding hunt I have been on and we didn’t end up filling our tags. My cousin, uncle, and I went out to…

This past October I was fortunate enough to go on my first elk hunt and western hunt for that matter. I had been out west multiple times for some hiking/camping trips but a hunting trip was on my bucket list. Being a Midwestern guy that usually chases whitetail an elk…