Swarovski Optik NL Pure

Aesthetically sublime and ergonomically superior, Swarovski Optik has yet again raised the bar with their NL Pure binocular Opening an NL Pure box is an experience. Exquisite in every aspect, a variety of accessories accompany the binocular itself. If you follow the optics world, you know that the list of binocular manufacturers just keeps on growing.…

ByKevin WilsonJanuary 23, 20220Comments

Rattling White-Tailed Deer Myths

Mindful of the wind, we edged up a ridge with better visibility before starting our rattling sequence. For over four minutes, the antlers resonated as my hunting partner rattled to mimic a fight between two bucks. Then, without warning, buck came rushing towards us. With its head held high, the deer scanned the tangles of…

ByBrad FensonJanuary 23, 20220Comments

Gear

Video Your Deer Hunts Like A Pro

With the growing popularity of hunting shows and Youtube channels, it’s not only common, but it’s easier than ever to video our hunting adventures. Even still, if you’ve tried to capture your own hunts, you know it’s not as easy as it looks. Here are some of the finer points that will help you get…

ByKevin WilsonJanuary 23, 20220Comments

Whitetail

How To Bow-Kill A Whitetail During Opening Week

Take advantage of warm weather and early-season patterns Sweating profusely, I headed for the treestand that my brother and I had hung a day prior. The setting was a timbered creek bottom with bedding to my north and a standing cornfield to my south. I climbed into my hang-on stand 50 yards north of the…

ByDarron McDougalJanuary 23, 20220Comments

Gear Whitetail

Texas Handgun Whitetails & More

Sharing an elevated blind with Larry Weishuhn gave me the chance to catch up with an old friend, but the two of us talked and laughed so much I was afraid we’d never see any game. We were like a couple of kids in the schoolyard telling stories and making hand gestures when a thundering…

ByBrad FensonJanuary 23, 20220Comments

Gear Reviews

Burris Optics Oracle X Rangefinding Scope

Crossbow sighting options have evolved over time from peep and pin sights to the standard of today, which is a multi-reticle design with an adjustable speed ring. While these scopes have served the crossbow community wonderfully over the past few years, the shooter still must manually range the target with a separate device then gap…