Category: <span>hunting</span>

Preliminary TV Show Review: Wild Justice There are some very involved discussions going on around some blog regarding outdoor TV shows and the responsibility the outdoorsmen and women should or should not have with what they air. Now, I am not going to go into that discussion right now, but…

Product Review: Dominant Predator Bar How many of you like to pack in some energy bars for a snack when scouting or hunting? I know I do, but then again what fat kid doesn’t like to eat, right? There are plenty of ‘energy bars’ on the market today, but can…

Bear Baiting and Scent Attractants If you have ever hunted in California you should know that baiting is illegal. I am sure Ted Nugent will never make that mistake again. The reason I mention Uncle Ted is that we all have to follow the law. Everyone must adhere to the…

Pack Light, Pack RightI recently posted that REI was offering some lectures inside the store and I decided I needed to check them out. How can I post about them and not attend one, right? Let me tell you, there is value in attending. REI had plenty of space set…

SoCal Bowhunter Goals and Objectives for 2010 1. Write at least one gear/product review per month.2. Plan a 2011 out-of-state archery elk hunt.3. Have at least one giveaway/contest per month.4. Meet with at least two archery product manufacturers.5. Attend and write about more hunting workshops as they become available.6. Shoot…

A Message From The Anti-Hunting RetailersA few weeks ago, I was watching an episode of Eastman Hunting TV while Nate Simmons was on a backcountry bowhunt. When I watch these shows I pay particular attention to the tech tips they offer to see if I can apply what they say…

Arizona Releases 2010 Big Game Draw Results For those of you who put in for a big game elk or pronghorn tag in Arizona, you can now find out if you were successful in drawing a tag. AZGFD now has those results available. For those who didn’t put in and…

Proper Care For Your Waterproof Clothing During my years of hunting I have had many gear discussions with my fellow hunters and one topic has come up more often than I would have thought. Waterproof clothing. More and more people are buying lightweight, waterproof gear these days and for good…

Fred Hall Hunting and Fishing Show Yesterday I was able to get get out to the Fred Hall show in Long Beach. If you are a big time fisherman then this is the show for you. I know that they have been growing the hunting side of the show for…

Back From My Hog Hunt I am back from my weekend hog hunt up in Parkfield. Despite the weather, we had a great time. It just goes to show you that if you get the right group of hunters together you can make any hunt successful. Be warned, it’s a…