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Best Base Layers For Cold Weather Hunting – Top 2023 Models And Full Buyer’s Guide

Best Base Layers For Cold Weather Hunting – Top 2023 Models And Full Buyer’s Guide

Nothing feels worse than being soaking wet and cold on a winter day when you're out hunting. That is why more and more hunters put an extra amount of attention on their gear, especially the

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The Best Ground Blind For Bowhunting – Detailed Guide & Reviews [2023]

The Best Ground Blind For Bowhunting – Detailed Guide & Reviews [2023]

Hunters often rely on their natural surroundings to conceal themselves from the well-trained senses of their prey. That is often achieved through camouflaged clothing, scent killers, and moving carefully through the terrain. But what if

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The Best Scopes For 308 Rifles Reviewed – FULL 2023 Buyer’s Guide!

The Best Scopes For 308 Rifles Reviewed – FULL 2023 Buyer’s Guide!

Whether you are out hunting or just want to target practice, having a great scope mounted on your rifle is a must. The scope quality makes all the difference in the world even to the

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The Best Hunting Day Packs Reviewed & Compared – 2023 Buyer’s Guide

The Best Hunting Day Packs Reviewed & Compared – 2023 Buyer’s Guide

As you gather more and more experience as a hunter, one of the biggest lessons you might learn is that you can't always have all of your gear along with you. This is why you

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Jack Simons October 20, 2022

Best Base Layers For Cold Weather Hunting – Top 2023 Models And Full Buyer’s Guide

Nothing feels worse than being soaking wet and cold on a winter day when you're out hunting. That is why more and more hunters put an extra amount of attention on their gear, especially the clothes. Base layers have gone a long way from making you uncomfortably warm and sweaty, ultimately spreading your scent in the air for deer to pick up on it. Nowadays, the best base layers for cold weather hunting benefit from advanced material technologies as well as anti-odor and anti-bacterial properties. They've also progressed in terms of their heat retention and breathability compared to the synthetic models from a decade ago Jack's Summary: There is nothing worse than getting wet and cold on a winter day hunting in Finland, as every local online casino player knows for sure. Therefore, you may need base layers for hunting in cold weather in Finland and here, in addition, the best models of 2023 and a complete buyer's guide are presented, kuten yhdessä näistä casino bonukset ilman talletusta. Before diving into the various base level features, let's first take a look at some of this year's best models that online casino players can afford and how they fit together.The most

Jack Simons October 19, 2022

The Best Ground Blind For Bowhunting – Detailed Guide & Reviews [2023]

Hunters often rely on their natural surroundings to conceal themselves from the well-trained senses of their prey. That is often achieved through camouflaged clothing, scent killers, and moving carefully through the terrain. But what if there are other ways to blend in with the environment? Ground blinds and tree stands are one of the most common methods for hunters to stay put and also stay hidden. In fact, it's one of my favorite ways to hunt....there's nothing like being ground level, nearly eye-to-eye with a whitetail deer! Finding the best ground blind for bowhunting might prove essential to your hunting success. This is why I created this guide, where I've listed some of the most well-received models for this year. I've also gone pretty in-depth into the features you need to look for when buying a ground blind in general. So, buckle up, and let's jump straight into this! Jack's Summary updated February 2023: While many hunters prefer to hunt out in the open, others prefer a certain level of concealment. Tree stands often do a good job of removing you from the animal's line of sight, the best way to completely disappear in plain sight is by using a

Jack Simons April 18, 2020

The Best Scopes For 308 Rifles Reviewed – FULL 2023 Buyer’s Guide!

Whether you are out hunting or just want to target practice, having a great scope mounted on your rifle is a must. The scope quality makes all the difference in the world even to the most experienced shooter. The most common rifles in North America used by hunters are the ones using the well-known .308 bullet. This is why I decided to create this guide in which we will dive deep into what this bullet and its rifles offer as advantages and I will also show you some of the best scopes for 308 rifles out there currently. Jack's Summary: When buying scopes for your .308 rifle there are a number of things you should take into consideration. Those are the weight of the scope, the scope's clarity, what magnification properties it has, is it sturdy and durable, how much can you adjust it via its turrets, and last but not least - how much it costs. Finding the perfect balance between all these features means finding the right model for your individual needs.    There are countless models being made every year by huge companies like Bushnell, Vortex, Nikon, and UTG and someone who is just now entering the

Jack Simons September 20, 2019

The Best Hunting Day Packs Reviewed & Compared – 2023 Buyer’s Guide

As you gather more and more experience as a hunter, one of the biggest lessons you might learn is that you can't always have all of your gear along with you. This is why you must always plan ahead and know exactly what you'll need in the specific hunting environment you are heading into. On these occasions, a day pack is quite important. Usually, these packs feature a smaller design than their regular full-sized cousins. However, in the hunting world day packs is just another name for those large super-convenient hunting backpacks that you carry throughout the hunt. Finding the best hunting day packs won't be easy at first, as they all seem quite similar at first glance. My job here is to show you the major differences between some of the top models for this year. I will also walk you through all of the features of a day pack, the various kinds, and what you need to look for in one if you want to stray away from my proposals. Jack's Summary: Choosing a proper day pack requires a little consideration at first. The things you need to think about are how much gear you usually bring along,

How To Hunt Deer From The Ground

How To Hunt Deer From The Ground

Treestand hunters may disagree, but no adrenaline rush compares with hunting a whitetail deer from the ground. It's almost a primal feeling when you go toe-to-toe with a mature buck on his level, just as

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What Not To Do When Deer Hunting

What Not To Do When Deer Hunting

Have you invested in quality gear but are yet to land the big bucks? A high-grade rifle and an alluring attractant are essential for stalking deer, but they can only get you so far. To

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How To Shed Hunt

How To Shed Hunt

Shed hunting is a popular recreational activity and sport among many outdoorsmen and seasoned hunters. But it's just as popular with nature lovers who are opposed to hunting game animals. And the reason for this

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How To Control Scent While Deer Hunting

How To Control Scent While Deer Hunting

Practicing scent control is an essential part of deer hunting. As much as we can't eliminate human scent, reducing it as much as possible is one of the best ways to bypass a deer's nose

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Jack Simons February 2, 2023

How To Hunt Deer From The Ground

Treestand hunters may disagree, but no adrenaline rush compares with hunting a whitetail deer from the ground. It's almost a primal feeling when you go toe-to-toe with a mature buck on his level, just as hunters did millennia ago. Elevated blinds and tree stands will always be more popular with most hunters. They make for easier and more convenient deer hunting, for one. Still, using woodsmanship, stealth and patience makes ground hunting a test your natural ability. We're hunting alert animals with a phenomenal sense of smell, hearing, and survival skills. Even with modern high-tech archery equipment, ground hunting is a challenge. Let's look at some tips to narrow the playing field with your prey - you'll likely need them.   Watch and Check the Wind Direction For a successful deer hunt, we all know the importance of keeping downwind of prey. It's even more important to keep close tabs on the wind when taking on deer at eye level. When stand-hunting high in the trees, you'll survive gusting and wind changes, but this is not the case on the ground. Deer hunters hunting from the ground should check wind direction with floating detectors or powder. Floating detectors are, in

Jack Simons February 2, 2023

What Not To Do When Deer Hunting

Have you invested in quality gear but are yet to land the big bucks? A high-grade rifle and an alluring attractant are essential for stalking deer, but they can only get you so far. To gain wall hangers this deer hunting season, you need to start treating the hobby like an art form. Some refer to deer hunting as a science. However, I believe it demands too much instinct and creativity to fit into this category. It's not just a case of ticking a load of boxes - you've got to be in tune with the wild and ready to carry out unique actions at all times. Want to stop making common deer hunting mistakes? In this guide, I'll highlight what not to do when out on the hunt.   1. Forget About Scent Control For me, this is the number 1 cause of an unsuccessful hunting season. Scent control doesn't end at buying scentless clothes and boots. A deer hunter needs to continually ensure they're not giving off any form of scent deterrents. A deer hunter may be guilty of wearing their clothes in a gas station before heading out on the hunt. Or, a deer hunter may eat

Jack Simons February 2, 2023

How To Shed Hunt

Shed hunting is a popular recreational activity and sport among many outdoorsmen and seasoned hunters. But it's just as popular with nature lovers who are opposed to hunting game animals. And the reason for this is that shed hunting isn't actually hunting! In fact, you can think of it as more of a scavenger hunt than anything else. This fun hobby involves finding antlers that deer, elk, and other animals naturally shed after the mating season. But how does hunting for sheds work? And why do people do it? If you're interested in taking up a new activity, or you're just interested to know the ins and outs of this unique type of 'hunting,' our article will answer all of your burning questions. So let's get into it.   Shed Hunting Basics What is shed hunting? Shed hunting is the practice of searching for and collecting shed antlers from animals like deer, elk, and caribou. It's a recreational activity that is typically enjoyed by outdoor enthusiasts and hunters (more commonly known as 'shed hunters'). This hobby has grown in popularity and has become a great way to collect deer antlers for decoration, crafts, or to make a profit through selling

Jack Simons February 2, 2023

How To Control Scent While Deer Hunting

Practicing scent control is an essential part of deer hunting. As much as we can't eliminate human scent, reducing it as much as possible is one of the best ways to bypass a deer's nose long enough to take that kill shot. You'll then experience the best time to hunt deer! Getting close enough to a whitetail deer to pull off the kill shot means reducing foreign scents. Doing so will increase your deer sightings and reduce the distance between you and your prey. The trick is how you achieve this to the best of your ability. I will now provide some tips on controlling scent while deer hunting.   Preparing Your Hunting Clothes Your hunting clothes are vital in controlling your scent on the hunt. If you use regular washing detergents on your clothes when preparing for a hunt, you will take along many fragrances that deer sense and shy from. It would be best to eliminate these by using scent-free detergents that clean your clothes without adding foreign odors. Clothes washing Deer hunting has inspired the design of several products on the market for this purpose. Dead Down Wind, Scent Killer, Primos, and Scent-a-Way all make scent-free detergents

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