A realistic look at when spotting scopes earn their weight in western whitetail country Western hunting culture has a way of turning certain pieces of gear into requirements. If you hunt out West, you are expected to glass. If you glass, you are expected to have a spotting scope. The logic makes sense on the […]

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By Tony Martins CALL ME HUNTER is a “debut” novel by Jim Shockey, a man who is not unfamiliar to consumers of outdoor media and award-winning television productions. For the past 30+ years, he has traveled the world experiencing and documenting a mind-boggling array of cultural diversity with adventures in hunting and wildlife conservation, while […]

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Make memories this Father’s Day, year! Each year, as Father’s Day approaches, my mind conjures up time spent with my two–now-grown–sons. Though we have many memories together, those most special to me are the ones spent hunting together. Likewise, most of my special memories as a child stem from hunts with my stepfather. From an […]

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When it comes to selecting the best rifles for hunting — factory rifles included — today’s hunters never had it so good. My first “real” deer rifle was an old pre-’64 Winchester Model 70 chambered in .270 that was my dad’s pride and joy. He bought it when he got out of the navy after […]

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Founded in 1846 by mechanic Carl Zeiss, the company became the world’s preeminent designer and manufacturer of microscopes in the late 1860s when Ernst Abbe, a private lecturer for physics at the University of Jena, joined the company to tackle the task of creating a mathematical foundation for designing microscope objectives. At the end of […]

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Traditions NitroFire Muzzleloader   The NitroFire is the first and best muzzleloader on the market that uses the revolutionary Federal Premium Firestick system, which uses an encapsulated propellant charge that loads from the breech, with the bullet loaded from the muzzle. The charge is completely impervious to moisture and loaded with clean-burning Hodgdon Triple Eight powder to […]

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Zeiss Conquest V4 6-24×50 Riflescope The Conquest V4 line of high-performance, feature-packed, second focal plane riflescopes includes V4 4-16×44 and 4-16×50 models, all of which combine the tried-and-true ZEISS optics concept with a rugged and functional design. Features include LotuTec®, a protective exterior lens coating for ZEISS optics that enables a clearer and unhindered view in […]

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Prime Inline Bow The 2022 Prime Inline Cam System is the world’s first-ever cam system that balances the cable load during the draw cycle. The heavy cable load track moves toward the center of the cam, bringing it in line with the string track. This action keeps the cam balanced during the draw cycle. The […]

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The Franchi Momentum Elite is gaining … Momentum. To establish the review of the Franchi Momentum, here is a little history of the brand. With a long history — over 150 years — of gun-making, Franchi is well-known for its premium semi-auto and over-under shotguns. Recently, Franchi added a bolt-action rifle to its lineup of […]

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In 2007, Ozonics Hunting established itself as the industry leader of active scent control technology for tree-stand and ground blind hunters with the introduction of the revolutionary Ozonics HR100 in-the-field ozone generator. Since its launch, this technology has continued to evolve, and the Ozonics HR500 takes active scent control to the next level. The New […]

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The Conquest V4 riflescopes are for hunters and shooters whose lifestyles and adventures involve traditional and long-range hunting and shooting and long-range shooting. They were designed as a lightweight, high-performance product line for various demanding hunting and shooting applications. They are, by any standard, ‘best-in-class’. The Conquest V4 family is based on a 4x zoom […]

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Regardless if you are an avid bowhunter or a long-range rifleman, there is not a tool more relied on than a rangefinder. Without one, all shots are simply shots in the dark. Arguably, Sig Sauer has been the leader in rangefinder technology over the last decade. The newest KILO models, both monocular and binocular designs, […]

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Take the responsible mindset of hunting using a firearm with you when you carry a concealed handgun. Extend the same attitude to your choice of mag carrier.

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For many of us, hunting is an escape from reality. It’s a cherished time that oftentimes requires a ton of time and preparation. Do you know what else requires time? Life! It seems that in this day and age, time is of the essence, and managing your time appropriately is key to being able to […]

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Browning Camping, a premium brand, has released a new backcountry tent for 2022 called the Talon 1. This no-fly tent was developed for the backcountry adventurer who requires a lightweight shelter that sets up quickly and is suitable for diverse wilderness environments. The Talon 1 is built on an 82×43-inch floor plan to accommodate one […]

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Recently, Western Whitetail was named as one of Feedspot’s 20 Best Deer Hunting Blogs and Websites. To follow Western Whitetail and the other top 19 deer hunting blogs, visit https://blog.feedspot.com/deer_hunting_blogs/. Enjoy! About Western Whitetail Western Whitetail was founded by Darren Choate in 2011 to provide hunters with quality content about White-tailed deer found in the West including the […]

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