The 2023 hunting season was filled with lots of highs and a few, I wouldn’t call them lows, but disappointments. I don’t need to kill an animal to call a hunt successful or enjoyable, but sometimes you’re just bummed with a lack of opportunity, especially with a tag that isn’t over the counter and you can’t get every year. I started the year early with a late-season Iowa muzzleloader tag for whitetails. We had one good day of weather and then it changed, getting warm and I never had an opportunity at a buck. In fact, I only saw one buck that was mature and he ..read more

Browning Maxus Shotgun Review An all-around shotgun is a must-have item for outdoorsmen and women. From waterfowl hunting to upland game or turkey hunting to small game pursuits, a dependable shotgun that is both accurate and functional is a critical piece of hunting gear. Choosing the right shotgun for your fall and winter hunts takes consideration and diligence and affects your success in the field. Ultimately, it also instills confidence in your shotgun’s dependability and in yourself.  The Browning® Maxus is a feature-rich shotgun built with state of the art materials on a proven ac ..read more

Browning Maxus Shotgun Review An all-around shotgun is a must-have item for outdoorsmen and women. From waterfowl hunting to upland game or turkey hunting to small game pursuits, a dependable shotgun that is both accurate and functional is a critical piece of hunting gear. Choosing the right shotgun for your fall and winter hunts takes consideration and diligence and affects your success in the field. Ultimately, it also instills confidence in your shotgun’s dependability and in yourself.  The Browning® Maxus is a feature-rich shotgun built with state of the art materials on a proven ac ..read more

Building Hunting Arrows | Element Archery For years I’ve shot the same arrow setup and as of late I’ve been contemplating changing that arrow setup. With the recent trend and growing awareness of increasing an arrows FOC and the benefits that it brings I’ve decided to change my arrow set up this season to increase arrow weight and achieve a much more desirable arrow FOC. What is Arrow FOC and Why is it Important? The acronym FOC stands for front of center and it is the percentage of an arrow’s total weight that is in the front half of the arrow. The more weight that is in the fron ..read more

Put Your Optics to Work for You on Your Next Hunting Trip Hunters invest hard work, dedicate valuable time, and go the extra mile to do their part to make a hunt come together. Gear is put to the test, as well as the strength and endurance of a hunter’s body and emotions. It’s critical, when a hunt comes together, to have the best tools and equipment that are right for you and your hunt. Choosing the right optics is a paramount decision for big game hunting, especially hunting big country like the vast expanses of the west.   An investment in quality optics and advanced improvements in o ..read more