Author: <span>Albert Quackenbush</span>

My doe taken during the 2015 NY archery season. Please excuse the terrible pose. Filling my freezer was always on my mind, but that wasn’t the reason I went to NY to hunt. While most would just want to fill a tag, I wanted to see my family and hunt…

As hunting season is in full swing, we sometimes forget to sit back and think about everything else around us. You all have probably noticed to reduced frequency of my posts lately. While I would love to attribute it to hunting all the time, it has little to do with…

How many of you believe in Fair Chase? How many of you feel a passion for hunting? Check out what Blaser and Boone and Crockett are offering up right now. It’s hunting season all over and YOU could be writing up or videoing your entry. Read on… Submit a short…

Staying safe in the backcountry is something I continually express to my fellow outdoorsmen. A solid first aid kit is part of that and is something that can help save a life in an emergency situation. A severe injury or trauma kit is one step up from that. I have…

My demeanor goes from enjoying nature, to disgust, to anger. Read on for the details. Last Saturday was the firearm opener for deer in many of the SoCal units. Brett and I were hunting in D14 near Big Bear and we had a less than excellent day due to some…

It is the dawning of a new era for the SoCal Bowhunter. Prior to moving to California from New York nearly a decade ago, I utilized my archery equipment and firearms to hunt. I focused on bow hunting mainly, but I also loved using my rifles and shotguns. When I…

Over the years, I have tested out numerous flashlights and headlamps. I am always looking to better my hunting experience and want the best lights I can afford without breaking the bank. When Olight contacted me to review the Olight S1 Baton I looked over the tech specs and agreed…

I have lowered the selling price on my Nikon Archer’s Choice rangefinder. I have two cases for it (both camo). One is Realtree APG and the other is Realtree as well, but more light brown than anything. It’s in great shape and works great. Only reason I am selling is…

I have lowered the selling price on my Nikon Archer’s Choice rangefinder. I have two cases for it (both camo). One is Realtree APG and the other is Realtree as well, but more light brown than anything. It’s in great shape and works great. Only reason I am selling is…