End of Summer Grilling Must Have’s for Me!
As summer comes to an end it’s time to start thinking about school, fall bowhunting, and before we know it, the holidays. It’s crazy to think how fast the year has flown by, but there’s no reason to not enjoy every second we have left.
We still have some summer remaining and lots of sunshine to enjoy, so let’s make the most out of it!
End of Summer Grilling Must Have’s for Me!
As summer comes to an end it’s time to start thinking about school, fall bowhunting, and before we know it, the holidays. It’s crazy to think how fast the year has flown by, but there’s no reason to not enjoy every second we have left.
We still have some summer remaining and lots of sunshine to enjoy, so let’s make the most out of it!
Three Must Have Boots For Fall Hiking
The leaves are turning! And the temps are cool enough to hike for miles without becoming overheated.
As a hunter I get to experience the best of all seasons. But sometimes I want to just explore, and see what’s over the next hill, what’s down the next trail…
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Three Must Have Boots For Fall Hiking
The leaves are turning! And the temps are cool enough to hike for miles without becoming overheated.
As a hunter I get to experience the best of all seasons. But sometimes I want to just explore, and see what’s over the next hill, what’s down the next trail…
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Gear Review: Remington 783
Welcome back outdoors world, thank you for stopping by! If you look back at an article I wrote early last year, you know after my research, I purchased a Remington Arms Model 783 7mm. I had high expectations for this gun, all I needed was some time in the woods with this firearm to confirm I’d made the right choice. Here is what I learned.
Gear Review: Remington 783
Welcome back outdoors world, thank you for stopping by! If you look back at an article I wrote early last year, you know after my research, I purchased a Remington Arms Model 783 7mm. I had high expectations for this gun, all I needed was some time in the woods with this firearm to confirm I’d made the right choice. Here is what I learned.
Gear Review: Zippo Outdoors Rugged Lantern
Let’s face it – every outdoorsman needs a good, durable, lantern. For those of us who spend time on the water at in the dark, wouldn’t a waterproof lantern that floats be just ticket? A lantern that floats. Sound like I am I asking for too much? Read More
Gear Review: Zippo Outdoors Rugged Lantern
Let’s face it – every outdoorsman needs a good, durable, lantern. For those of us who spend time on the water at in the dark, wouldn’t a waterproof lantern that floats be just ticket? A lantern that floats. Sound like I am I asking for too much? Read More
Gear Review: 2014 PSE Dream Season DNA SP
2013 PSE Dream Season DNA was a very popular bow; they manufactured a new riser that was stronger and lighter but still managed to push the super-fast IBO speeds PSE is known for.
But for most of us, a smooth draw is what we really want, and as a woman, I don’t want to have to fight with what in my opinion was an overly aggressive cam. Read More
Gear Review: 2014 PSE Dream Season DNA SP
2013 PSE Dream Season DNA was a very popular bow; they manufactured a new riser that was stronger and lighter but still managed to push the super-fast IBO speeds PSE is known for.
But for most of us, a smooth draw is what we really want, and as a woman, I don’t want to have to fight with what in my opinion was an overly aggressive cam. Read More
Gear review: HHA Optimizer Lite Ultra Series, Model DS-XL5519
As of to date I have been shooting archery for over 30 years. In that 30 plus yeas I have gone through numerous gear changes. I am kind f a gear nut and love to try new things. The one thing that has never changed is I have always shot a multi pin sight. I started out with 3 pins, then went to 5, and the went to a 7. This improved my long range shooting but I also started to clutter up my sight picture. I needed something a little simpler that would give me the accuracy and durability that I demand. Read More
Gear review: HHA Optimizer Lite Ultra Series, Model DS-XL5519
As of to date I have been shooting archery for over 30 years. In that 30 plus yeas I have gone through numerous gear changes. I am kind f a gear nut and love to try new things. The one thing that has never changed is I have always shot a multi pin sight. I started out with 3 pins, then went to 5, and the went to a 7. This improved my long range shooting but I also started to clutter up my sight picture. I needed something a little simpler that would give me the accuracy and durability that I demand. Read More
Gear Review: Carbon Express X-Buster and the X2 Series Easton Aluminum Arrows
Paper Target archers are sometimes stuck between two masters – the NFAA and World Archery. The NFAA doesn’t have an arrow restriction. If you can fling it, it’s 27/64″ in diameter, and someone produced it – you can shoot it. World Archery, on the other hand, has a restriction on maximum arrow diameters – which is 9.3 millimeters (or 23/64″) in diameter. Read More
Gear Review: Carbon Express X-Buster and the X2 Series Easton Aluminum Arrows
Paper Target archers are sometimes stuck between two masters – the NFAA and World Archery. The NFAA doesn’t have an arrow restriction. If you can fling it, it’s 27/64″ in diameter, and someone produced it – you can shoot it. World Archery, on the other hand, has a restriction on maximum arrow diameters – which is 9.3 millimeters (or 23/64″) in diameter. Read More
Gear Review: Fuse Mossy Oak Micro USB Car Charger
Imagine a scenario where you have been sitting in a treestand for somewhere between 3 and 10 hours and you played on your smartphone enough that the battery is dead. Your hunt is over for the day but you need to call your wife to let her know that you are on your way home. Don’t you wish you had a phone charger in your hunting truck? Read More
Gear Review: Fuse Mossy Oak Micro USB Car Charger
Imagine a scenario where you have been sitting in a treestand for somewhere between 3 and 10 hours and you played on your smartphone enough that the battery is dead. Your hunt is over for the day but you need to call your wife to let her know that you are on your way home. Don’t you wish you had a phone charger in your hunting truck? Read More
Product Review: Fuse Products Mossy Oak Portable GPS Case
As modern hunters in a high tech world, I am sure a lot of us have a hand held GPS units that we carry when venturing into the wilderness. The handheld GPS is arguably one of the most influential innovations in the hunting industry. It has single handedly change the way we hunt. With all the good things that this technological marvel has brought us, it has its drawn backs. Read More
Product Review: Fuse Products Mossy Oak Portable GPS Case
As modern hunters in a high tech world, I am sure a lot of us have a hand held GPS units that we carry when venturing into the wilderness. The handheld GPS is arguably one of the most influential innovations in the hunting industry. It has single handedly change the way we hunt. With all the good things that this technological marvel has brought us, it has its drawn backs. Read More
ATN-DNVM-4 Gear Review by Lindsay Alm
My husband and I recently took the ATN DNVM-4 digital night vision monocular into the field for testing and were quite pleased with what we found. The DNVM-4 is part of the ATN night vision family of entry level digital monoculars which also includes the DNVM-2 and DNVM-6 models. The three models are all the same product except for having different objective lenses that provide various zoom capabilities. The DNVM-4 is the mid-range model featuring a 42 mm lens delivering 4x magnification.
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ATN-DNVM-4 Gear Review by Lindsay Alm
My husband and I recently took the ATN DNVM-4 digital night vision monocular into the field for testing and were quite pleased with what we found. The DNVM-4 is part of the ATN night vision family of entry level digital monoculars which also includes the DNVM-2 and DNVM-6 models. The three models are all the same product except for having different objective lenses that provide various zoom capabilities. The DNVM-4 is the mid-range model featuring a 42 mm lens delivering 4x magnification.
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Gear Review: Turkey Tool by Real Avid
In May of 2013 I had the privilege of participating in the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writer’s Mega Media Cast and Blast in South Dakota.
I was there to turkey hunt for Merriams and mingle with both corporate members and other media members of AGLOW.
The first day we were there, we had a breakout session where we were introduced to new products. One of them caught my eye immediately.
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Gear Review: Turkey Tool by Real Avid
In May of 2013 I had the privilege of participating in the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writer’s Mega Media Cast and Blast in South Dakota.
I was there to turkey hunt for Merriams and mingle with both corporate members and other media members of AGLOW.
The first day we were there, we had a breakout session where we were introduced to new products. One of them caught my eye immediately.
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Gear Review: Slumperseats Simple 16
Last summer as I was hanging treestands and preparing for the upcoming archery season I noticed that most or all of my treestand seat cushions were wore out. I needed to purchase some new ones from the stand manufacturer but my esteemed colleague Carrie Zylka told me about Slumperseats. After doing a little research I decided to give them a try and I can tell you that I was not disappointed.
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Gear Review: Slumperseats Simple 16
Last summer as I was hanging treestands and preparing for the upcoming archery season I noticed that most or all of my treestand seat cushions were wore out. I needed to purchase some new ones from the stand manufacturer but my esteemed colleague Carrie Zylka told me about Slumperseats. After doing a little research I decided to give them a try and I can tell you that I was not disappointed.
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Gear Review: Moultrie M-880
At the first of every year I go through my hunting equipment and evaluate what items need to be upgraded. This year I decided to upgrade my trail cameras. I started researching the different makes and models out there and decided to purchase the Moultrie M-880. I have used Moultrie products in the past with great success. I have a Moultrie M100 and have never had any problems with it. Which made my decision to stay with Moultrie products that much easier. Read More
Gear Review: Moultrie M-880
At the first of every year I go through my hunting equipment and evaluate what items need to be upgraded. This year I decided to upgrade my trail cameras. I started researching the different makes and models out there and decided to purchase the Moultrie M-880. I have used Moultrie products in the past with great success. I have a Moultrie M100 and have never had any problems with it. Which made my decision to stay with Moultrie products that much easier. Read More
Gear Review: Fishing Baitz – Bass Worms & Pro Series Lizards
Recently I arrived home from work to a parcel full of soft plastic baits from Fishing Baitz. There was a mix of colours from watermelon, red flak, June bug to salt n pepper just to name a few. The first package consisted of 6“ Bass worms and the second package 6“ Pro Series Lizards. Both packages are extremely well package which is important to any soft plastic fisherman, no one likes leaking oils sliming up and bleeding through into their other baits. These baits are poured extremely well; there is no extra flashing anywhere on the bodies or tails.  Even colour mixing and transition from body to tail. Great glitter and shine throughout. The Pro Series Lizards have long action legs none of which rip off easily and supply extreme action in the water. Read More
Gear Review: Fishing Baitz – Bass Worms & Pro Series Lizards
Recently I arrived home from work to a parcel full of soft plastic baits from Fishing Baitz. There was a mix of colours from watermelon, red flak, June bug to salt n pepper just to name a few. The first package consisted of 6“ Bass worms and the second package 6“ Pro Series Lizards. Both packages are extremely well package which is important to any soft plastic fisherman, no one likes leaking oils sliming up and bleeding through into their other baits. These baits are poured extremely well; there is no extra flashing anywhere on the bodies or tails.  Even colour mixing and transition from body to tail. Great glitter and shine throughout. The Pro Series Lizards have long action legs none of which rip off easily and supply extreme action in the water. Read More
Gear Review: 2013 Bowtech Carbon Black Knight
Carbon Fiber. A miracle material that’s used in everything from supercars to arrows. And until recently, only three companies (Hoyt, Win and Win, and CarbonTech) had bows made from carbon fiber.
Until now.
Bowtech recently introduced a new bow to the masses that has had some mild interest. Called the “Black Knight”, the bow has a 31” Axle to Axle, 330 FPS IBO speed, and an amazing 3.2 pounds mass weight.
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Gear Review: 2013 Bowtech Carbon Black Knight
Carbon Fiber. A miracle material that’s used in everything from supercars to arrows. And until recently, only three companies (Hoyt, Win and Win, and CarbonTech) had bows made from carbon fiber.
Until now.
Bowtech recently introduced a new bow to the masses that has had some mild interest. Called the “Black Knight”, the bow has a 31” Axle to Axle, 330 FPS IBO speed, and an amazing 3.2 pounds mass weight.
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Gear Review: Nikon Travelite 9×25 Binoculars
It seems like forever since I first started working with Nikon. My first experience with the company was in 2009 at an archery event where I first fell in love with the Monarch binocular series.
Hunting in the Midwest, I didn’t always need such a powerful, not to mention heavy set of binoculars. For the mist part, I hunt in wooded tracts of land, many times with visibility only up to about 50 yards.
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Gear Review: Nikon Travelite 9×25 Binoculars
It seems like forever since I first started working with Nikon. My first experience with the company was in 2009 at an archery event where I first fell in love with the Monarch binocular series.
Hunting in the Midwest, I didn’t always need such a powerful, not to mention heavy set of binoculars. For the mist part, I hunt in wooded tracts of land, many times with visibility only up to about 50 yards.
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Gear Review: Slumper Seats
Slumper Seats Saved My Ass – Literally.
A few weeks ago I enjoyed a week with my gal pals from out of state. During that week of hunting, I found out much to my great chagrin that a tree stand was just not for me.
Not knowing what to do, and not wanting to sit on the rain soaked ground for a week, Slumper Seats came to my rescue.
Actually; Slumper Seats came to OUR rescue as Thelissa from Utah used one as well, she raved about how comfortable it was after the first day and it was nice to have a second opinion for my review.
Sitting on a rocky outcropping or at the base of a tree with nothing between your butt and the cold earth but your pants – kinda sucks. You can feel the earth beneath you leeching the warmth from your body and if it’s been raining, you’ll inevitably end up with a wet, muddy splotch right about where your pockets are.
Slumper Seats are made right here in Wisconsin, this American made company takes pride in choosing high quality material for its various models. Read More
Gear Review: Slumper Seats
Slumper Seats Saved My Ass – Literally.
A few weeks ago I enjoyed a week with my gal pals from out of state. During that week of hunting, I found out much to my great chagrin that a tree stand was just not for me.
Not knowing what to do, and not wanting to sit on the rain soaked ground for a week, Slumper Seats came to my rescue.
Actually; Slumper Seats came to OUR rescue as Thelissa from Utah used one as well, she raved about how comfortable it was after the first day and it was nice to have a second opinion for my review.
Sitting on a rocky outcropping or at the base of a tree with nothing between your butt and the cold earth but your pants – kinda sucks. You can feel the earth beneath you leeching the warmth from your body and if it’s been raining, you’ll inevitably end up with a wet, muddy splotch right about where your pockets are.
Slumper Seats are made right here in Wisconsin, this American made company takes pride in choosing high quality material for its various models. Read More
Gear Review: Coolmax Sleep Sack
I came across the website some time ago, I was intrigued by this company that offered several handy camping and outdoor products.
A few weekends ago I had the chance to use one of the new Outgo Coolmax Sleep Sack and Sleeping Bag Liners. It certainly came in handy when the temps dipped a bit below what I find comfortable.
I am always on the lookout for products that will enhance my camping, fishing or hunting experience. After all, who actually likes to be uncomfortable when sleeping in a tent in Wisconsin? Read More
Gear Review: Coolmax Sleep Sack
I came across the website some time ago, I was intrigued by this company that offered several handy camping and outdoor products.
A few weekends ago I had the chance to use one of the new Outgo Coolmax Sleep Sack and Sleeping Bag Liners. It certainly came in handy when the temps dipped a bit below what I find comfortable.
I am always on the lookout for products that will enhance my camping, fishing or hunting experience. After all, who actually likes to be uncomfortable when sleeping in a tent in Wisconsin? Read More