Getty Images, twildlife Bowhunting turkeys is the ultimate challenge. Bowhunters are tasked with convincing a mature Tom to go against its natural breeding style and come within range, and then they have to make a clean and ethical shot while remaining undetected. Every single piece of equipment for a turkey hunter matters--especially the broadheads. Turkey hunting is incredibly tough to start with. The birds have keen eyesight and a relatively small kill zone compared to common big-game animals pursued with compound bows, such as whitetail or elk. Thus, the small game is going to require a de ..read more

Mystery Ranch has been churning out high-quality, purpose-built packs for everyone from firefighters battling blazes in the wild to mountaineers ascending summits and from active-duty military members to casual hikers since 2000. The company has also become a top name in the hunting pack game. Although Mystery Ranch has recently launched some innovative whitetail packs--which every deer hunter should check out--its robust load haulers designed for extreme western hunters still dominate. Based on feedback from backcountry hunters over the past few years, Mystery Ranch bumped the Pop-Up 28 to ..read more

Ever-evolving trail camera technology has changed the game for hunters over the last two decades. It's now possible to take regular inventory of a herd without making repeated trips through bedding or feeding areas via a series of cameras that communicate with each other and/or send images directly to your phone. SPYPOINT introduced two new trail cameras at the 2023 ATA Show, and both models will be available this summer. SPYPOINT LM2 The LM2 is designed to offer excellent performance in a compact camera with an affordable price tag. It boasts high photo quality, a half-second trigger sp ..read more

So you've finally decided to spread your wings and hunt in another state? Public land sounds good, but maybe you don't want to fight the crowds. A guided hunt sounds good, too, but maybe you want to hunt more than a few days and be in control of your hunt. Well if this is the case, finding and securing a hunting lease sounds like the best option. While leasing a piece of property to hunt does sound a little intimidating and somewhat complicated, I can assure you it isn't.  Thousands of hunters across the country enter into lease agreements every season. Just as hunters are a diverse grou ..read more

Unless you're a newer hunter, or if you've been living under a rock the last three or four years, you've likely heard of Rut Daniels. There's little doubt that he's the top comedic hunting persona in the business right now. No doubt you've seen him on Facebook or Instagram bragging about how great of a hunter he is and spewing tons of one-liners. We've always heard Rut talk the talk about bagging big bucks. The only question is, can he walk the walk and prove his talents? Well, now he's got a cameraman, and he's in the field in Saskatchewan to prove his hunting prowess. Of course, it wouldn't ..read more

Misses are frustrating part of hunting. How many do you wish you could have a second chance on? The part that hurts the most is that in most instances, you're only going to get one chance at a more mature buck. They simply don't make many mistakes, especially in a state like Michigan, that I can personally attest gets an extreme amount of pressure. It makes the deer incredibly jumpy and wary, even during the early parts of archery season. It's part of what makes this from Joe of Michigan Whitetail Pursuit so remarkable. Just watch as Joe's first shot sails clear over the buck's back without h ..read more

If you're reading this article, odds are you have an intense passion for hunting and the outdoors. Whether you've started a YouTube channel reviewing products, a blog discussing strategies and tips, or you devote your social media accounts to documenting your adventures, you're likely here because you want to take your efforts to the next level. Finding a place in the circle of hunting influencers typically starts by gaining interest from fellow hunters via your social media accounts. Often people will start asking you for product recommendations or a deeper explanation of the methods you use ..read more

Wide Open Spaces Editor's Note: Products featured on Wide Open Spaces are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. There's nothing worse than finally getting to your hunting spot, only to be freezing cold 20 minutes later. Stop that trend with some of the warmest winter hunting clothing on the market. Not all of the best hunting trips are in nice, warm-weather climates. Whether you're glassing on top of a snow-capped mountain, waiting for waterfowl in a frigid blind, or bowhunting whitetails from a treestand, these ..read more

Wide Open Spaces Editor's Note: Products featured on Wide Open Spaces are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission.  Like any part of a good hunting apparel system, the right rain jacket for hunting can mean the difference between staying in the field or retreating back to your truck when the weather turns. A hunting rain jacket provides anything from lightweight, on-the-go rain protection to the warmest rain layer incorporating insulation for cold and sleet. These rain jackets have to be rugged enough to withstand ..read more

The hardest part of hunting is figuring out the habits of truly big, mature bucks. Those old forest warriors that have been around for more than a few seasons and know how to properly evade a hunter. It takes a lot of strategic thinking and proper stand placement, but it can be done. In today's video, Ben Rising of the Deer Society shows exactly how he did it on a beautiful 180-inch 10-pointer the landowner calls "Scissors." The hunters on this property have been pursuing this buck for years but no one has been able to get close enough for a shot. That is, until Ben comes along. Ben carefully ..read more