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Eastmans’ reviews the IA2K backpack made by Initial Ascent. This pack has a rugged carbon fiber frame that is tough enough to handle just about any load you strap on. Combined with the pack of your choice, you can create a versatile day pack or multi-day backpack for any hunting adventure you can imagine. The post Backpack Review: IA2K by Initial A

There’s nothing like that first sip. (Mattheus Bertelli, Pexels/) Choosing the best coffee maker is not unlike choosing a new hunting dog out of a litter of puppies, because when you bring one home, it’s for the long run…or so you hope. You may love the way the new dog looks, but will it perform well for you? Are the two of you truly compatible? Wi

Keep drinks cool when it counts, in a vacuum insulated water bottle. (Cottonbro, Pexels/) On the market for a new water bottle? Consider stainless steel. The best stainless steel water bottles are more durable and environmentally friendly than plastic ones. Steel bottles never contain harmful BPAs or phthalates, they retain heat and cold, and they

Ammunition, even in hunting calibers, has been tough to find in the last few months. (Bill Buckley/) Last week I was riding around South Texas with Jason Vanderbrink, the president of ammunition for Vista Outdoor. In other words, he’s the big boss for Federal Premium Ammunition, CCI, Speer, and now Remington ammunition. This is a pretty wild time t

The elk herd in Wyoming continues to be very stable and healthy. Although the hunter success survey results for the 2020 hunting season have yet to be released I fully expect to see little change in unit ratings versus last year. The elk hunt season in Wyoming seemed to be very average with horn growth being off a touch due to the very hot and dry

Hunters are getting more for their money when it comes to buying break-action shotguns. (Mossberg/) There’s not much left for gunmakers to innovate when it comes to the operating systems of new shotguns (John Browning and Carl Sjogren did their jobs too damn well). The platforms—whether it be gas, inertia, or pump—have largely remained the same for

True or False – If you have the most points of anyone applying for a particular sheep hunt in AZ you are guaranteed to draw it. False – for any one of five reasons. I’ll bet the last one will shock you. You were ineligibleThere were more people than just you with that level of points, more the number of permits available in that hunt and they lucke

Boost your catch with your own fly tying materials. (Kathryn Archibald, Pexels/) Setting up your own fly shop with an easy-to-learn fly tying kit is a great way to polish your fly fishing skills and jump into the creative world of tying dry flies, streamers, poppers, and other great lures. There are lots of fly tying kits on the market, and many co

  Hoof rot or TAHD has been around for more than 30 years in the Pacific Northwest but has spread and really become worse in the past 15 years. Unfortunately, we still don’t know what causes the disease. Over the last few years, I have looked into possible causes and the plethora of theories on the disease, which is found primarily in elk. For anyo

Even the author, a diehard bowhunter, uses modern technology to improve his hunting. But, how much is too much? (Roger Kisby/) Trade show season is here, or what would normally be trade show season. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the hunting consumer is still being bombarded with all the new products for 2021. Each year, technology nudges us a litt

Black bear fat can be an invaluable resource, if you know how to use it. (John Whipple/) In a world of “fat-free” foods, trans-fats, and fad diets designed to cut out fats, we’ve been hoodwinked into believing that all fat is bad, particularly animal fat. This couldn’t be further from the truth of it. Fat is a very valuable resource, and few settin

Luke Kjos takes aim with the new Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 20-gauge. (Lee Thomas Kjos/Kjos Outdoors/) After decades of production and three generations of its Super Black Eagle platform, Benelli announced it will be offering its SBE3 in 20-gauge and 3-inch 12-gauge models. The introduction comes at a time when the waterfowling market is hungry fo

Be prepared this winter when you're on the road by keeping the right supplies in your truck. (Pixabay/) The old straight-six engine finally quit turning over shortly after midnight. The battery was sucked of its last cranking amperage by churning that motor over at negative 30 degrees in one hopeless/last attempt to get it to fire. It was no use. I

Aaron Warbritton, co-founder of The Hunting Public, poses with an Iowa buck he tagged during the 2020 deer season. He bumped him from his bed, and then killed him the next day in the same area. (The Hunting Public/) Few things are more exhilarating than eyeing a mature whitetail, and getting to within bow range. It takes serious skill (or loads of

This review video compares the backpacking pillows from Klymit and Sea to Summit! Both of these pillows give you extra comfort on your next camping trip, especially when you’re five miles from the trailhead. Watch our review to see which of these camping pillows would be ideal for your next adventure! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THE SEA TO SUMMIT CLICK