Gear

Once carbon fiber tripods became widely available at least a decade ago, I dropped my aluminum tripods like hot rocks and made the switch.  I was saving more than...

Arrowhead Rifles Muzzleloader Review If you demand the best accuracy of your centerfire rifles like I do, working with muzzleloaders can be very frustrating. For some, this can deter you...

Maven CS.1A 15-45x60 Spotting Scope A common question I hear from many clients and others who are semi-new to certain aspects of big game hunting is,"Will affordable optics work well...

The Maven C.1 10X42 Binoculars caught my attention recently while getting my daughter geared up for hunting season. She needed quality glass but there is no way I could...

I have been a solo hunter for the majority of my life. Usually going the minimalist route as far as shelter. When I use a shelter in the snow...

Swarovski NL Pure Binoculars That September afternoon was cool and overcast.  My teenage son, James, and I had climbed to a glassing point above treeline in Western Montana.  I had...

It’s no secret that one of the biggest factors when it comes to looking at glass is the dollar amount. You generally have to spend higher dollar amounts to...

The bull was right there at no more than 100 yards through the trees.  I really wanted to take a look with my binoculars, but my harness was stuck...

It's been said that points don't buy you much when it comes to tagging big mule deer.  I agree.  Before 2010, bonus and preference points meant more than they...

Let’s just get straight to the point, shall we? The similarities between Black Ovis’ Northwest Territories “NWT” and MTN OPS “Battleground” merino garments are startling. The stitching, seams, and...