XShot Sport GoPro Pole

XShot Sport GoPro Pole Review


With today’s need to video or photo everything, sometimes the ability to see it all is based on how long your arms are.  I am reviewing the XShot Sport GoPro Pole to help me reach out further for those times when the fish is just too big.Upon first inspection, you can immediately tell why the GoPro Pole is one of…

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Boot Suits boot covers

Review of the Boot Suits from Rimlo Products


As a lifelong sufferer of CHCF, which is otherwise nonscientifically known as Cold Hands Cold Feet, I have been down every avenue for trying out all the tricks to help to stay warm.  With hunting in Illinois, we get subjected to conditions that require a little extra work than just a good pair of socks and I have tried them…

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hunter's worst enemy

A Hunter’s Worst Enemy


Who are the hunter’s worst enemy?  In most cases it’s other hunters. It’s that time of year again when the success of some brings out the hate of many.  It’s deer season all around and it’s when the worst in hunters really shows its face.  It never fails when a lucky hunter shows their success, there will be several that…

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everything in my scent crusher ozone gear bag

Getting Dressed Before The Hunt and Staying Scent Free


When do you get dressed before your hunt and are you staying scent free? Walking into the small town gas station early on a weekend morning this time of year and you will usually find a bunch of hunters running in and out getting their morning coffee and snacks to have in the stand.  How do I know these are…

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Hunter's Crate

Opening up Hunter’s Crate


We’ve all seen these monthly clubs before.  They come in pretty much everything from a jelly of the month club to even beer.  The last couple years I have been starting to see more specialized clubs form that reach outdoorsmen groups like us.  Now hunters finally have something from Hunter’s Crate. – HOW IT WORKS –  THE GOAL Hunter’s Crate is…

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Fishing with Man-Pack

Gear Review – Outdoors With The Man-PACK 2.0 Stalker


Gear review of the Man-PACK 2.0 Stalker Not all packs are created equal as I have learned and we all pretty much know by now.  There are specialty packs for every situation, every style of hunt or types of traveling.  The Man-PACK is one of those packs that for me, fills in the gap between all of them. As hunters, we…

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Hunting Memories. Remembering That First Deer


After over 30 years hunting, that day still is clearer in my mind than pretty much most of them.  It’s for sure in my top 5 hunting memories that include both my kids first deer and a big one or two.  I still remember that day like it was yesterday. It was my turn to finally get to deer hunt.…

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Paleo Meals To Go

Eating in the Field With Paleo Meals To Go


Spending time in the field for a few hours or a few days will make anyone hungry.  Having a meal readily available is usually a problem.  At least something other than a candy bar that’s been melted and smashed 10 times in the bottom of your pack.  I for one, prefer a meal that has some substance, tastes good and isn’t filled with…

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