Innholdsfortegnelse for Equipment Annual 2022 i Deer & Deer Hunting

Few things are as fun as putting a new hunting rifle into your rotation. Close to it, however, is getting all the accessories and gear that go along with that purchase. Whether your rifle is fresh off the shelf or an old companion in need of a facelift, a new riflescope is at the top of the list when you start to build out your new rig. Dozens of articles exist on what features matter and how to choose the right scope for the job you are doing. I know because I’ve written more than a few of them. There is one thing that we tend to leave out of those articles, though: how to select the right reticle for the job. Talking to people about reticles over the last…

Deer hunters that process their own game will understand a certain sense of accomplishment. Cutting, wrapping and caring for the meat can bring closure to a hunt and adds to the satisfaction of the experience. Every package that has been carefully put away generates pride with future meals. Sharing with friends and family and knowing you showed the ultimate respect for the wildlife fuel your passion in life. Most hunters are self-taught butchers. We cut pieces of deer that get labeled steak, roast, or burger. The more processing we do, the better we get and the easier separating muscle groups into prime cuts, like sirloin tip, inside, outside, and center rounds become. The loins become rib steaks and strip loins. Setting up a processing center makes it easier to generate…

WICKED RIDGE FURY 410 DE-COCK Wicked Ridge’s Fury 410 De-Cock has a reverse-draw advantage and a 15.5-inch power stroke that generates more speed with less draw weight. It also allows you to silently cock the crossbow with an easy 5 pounds of force, and safely de-cock the crossbow by backwinding the handle. It also includes the two-stage, zero-creep design featuring a DFP (dry fire prohibitor) that delivers a consistent, crisp, 3.5-pound pull. Its elongated power stroke also increases the distance the arrow nock is engaged with the string, which is a critical component in performance, as the longer the nock remains engaged with the string, the more accurate the crossbow will be. Regarding specs, this model has a 9-inch cocked width, 15-inch uncocked width, and an overall length of 29…

Today’s lineup of new treestands and blinds includes vast improvements in safety, concealment and ultimate comfort. Here’s a look at the top picks from the companies out on the cutting edge of technology. REDNECK BLINDS THE BIG COUNTRY PLATINUM 360 6X7 The largest of the blinds offered by Redneck, The Big Country Platinum 360 6x7 is great for hunters who need additional space. It can accommodate up to three or four people. It also increases outward visibility. Tinted windows are quiet to open and close. The vertical corner window (46 inches tall), horizontal front and side (36 inches wide) windows, and other windows are available for different firearm or archery types. It incorporates closed cell foam insulation on the ceiling, acoustical foam on the walls, and a high-density foam pad…

There are opportunists, and then there are true visionaries. Alabama’s Ray Scott was both, but he definitely leaned toward the latter. As an opportunist, Mr. Scott became the starting quarterback for his YMCA football team in 1947 because he secured a sponsorship that was used to buy uniforms and equipment. It didn’t matter that his childhood buddy Bart Starr was also on the team. Starr had to play offensive guard for the time being. He used that acumen throughout his life to score win after win. One of the biggest came in the late 1960s when Mr. Scott single-handedly introduced the concept of tournament bass fishing to the American public. Today it is a $125 billion-a-year business that employs more than 800,000 Americans. It continued in the early 1980s when…

SIG SAUER KILO10K-ABS LASER RANGEFINDING BINOCULAR Sig Sauer introduces the new KILO10K-ABS HD 10x42mm laser range-finding binocular with BDX 2.0. The KILO10K-ABS has a maximum reflective range of 10,000 yards and includes Applied Ballistics Elite (BDX Elite) onboard, along with environmental sensors and digital compass; the KILO10K also supports BDX External (BDX-X) for connecting to external devices, such as Kestrel and Garmin devices. The Gen II LightWave DSP engine features new target modes: Extended Range (XR) and Fog mode along with First, Best and Last target. The KILO10K binocular incorporates the first Active Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Graphic Display, which provides all relevant ballistic information, such as range to target, elevation holdover, wind hold, energy on target and velocity at target distance. All new KILO rangefinders also integrate with BaseMap to…

My list of rules is fairly short for creating food plots to get desired hunting results. I have only 52 acres on my home property, but the things that I’ve done attract and hold deer year-round. You, too, can do a lot on small acreage, including tagging big bucks. Much of this involves breaking up my food plots and forcing bucks to check them out on a regular basis. RULE #1: Do not have just one food source in an area. Watch deer as they feed. They will feed in one area a few days, then move on to another food source. With only one area and one food, when deer aren’t eating it, they aren’t there. You’re out of luck. RULE #2: Do not have just one food plot…

Advanced materials and exhaustive testing now allow manufacturers to build compound bows that are super strong, lightweight, and virtually noise-free. Here’s a look at the new models for 2022. BEAR REFINE EKO The new Bear Refine EKO is durable, dependable, and fast, at 342 fps. This model is 33 inches axle to axle and has a 6.375-inch brace height. Draw length ranges from 26.5-30.5 inches and draw weight ranges include 45-60 or 55-70 pounds. The bow weighs 4.4 pounds. This model also offers increased let-off adjustability at 75, 80, 85, or 90%. Bear also went to lengths to reduce vibration, and this model reflects that. Overall, it’s a great-shooting hunting bow. And it’s hard to beat the price. MSRP: $999.99 | BEARARCHERY.COM BOWTECH SR350 The new Bowtech SR350 is an…

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Not all trail camera photos are created equally. Getting a deer to walk in the relatively small area in front of a trail camera amidst the thousands of acres they call home is hard enough. Getting them to do it so you can get a good look at the deer adds a whole new level of difficulty. Then, assuming they ended up where you want them, and how you want them to be there, has the camera been deployed in a way that ensures a good picture is taken? Too often the answer to that question is no. The camera catches the blame on social media and hunting forums, but in reality, the camera never had a chance to do its best work. Why do trail camera photos fall short…

Hunting always seems to be evolving, in particular the weapons used to hunt game. Prior to 1966, longbows were all the rage, but that year things changed when Holles Wilbur Allen applied for the first compound bow patent. By 1974, eight companies were manufacturing compound bows and more would soon follow. By the early 1980s, as more states allowed their use during archery seasons, the compound had become the predominant hunting bow and was largely responsible for elevating bowhunting to its current popularity. In 1985 Tony Knight introduced the MK-85, the first modern inline muzzleloader. Due to its simple, user-friendly design, accuracy and reliability, the inline concept elevated the interest in hunting with muzzleloaders to new heights. Throughout the 1980s and early '90s, inlines continued to be the hottest ticket…

To say crossbows have improved by leaps and bounds is a science-based understatement. A couple of decades ago, a crossbow shooting 250 feet per second was thought to be an unfair advantage. Today, crossbows produce more speed and energy, with less noise and more consistency. The modern crossbow has kept up with society. As people get busier, with more demands on their time, crossbows have become easier and more intuitive to shoot, use, and maintain. There has never been a better time to look at entering the horizontal bow market or upgrading to take advantage of new technologies and accessories. TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT DO NOT HAPPEN OVERNIGHT Research and development is an ongoing process for any crossbow manufacturer. Today’s engineering will produce new bows five or more years from now.…

Your high-tech bow and scary-sharp broadheads won’t mean much if you can’t send them accurately downrange. Here’s an inside look at the best new shafts for bowhunters of all shapes and sizes (hint: crossbow bolts included). CARBON EXPRESS MAXIMA SABLE RZ The Carbon Express Maxima Sable RZ by is constructed with Carbon Express’s exclusive TriSpine technology with 360-degree spine consistency to stabilize and maintain how the arrow flexes in flight. The 3K carbon weave of the TriSpine construction improves strength, stability, speed, and durability. Interestingly, these arrows have shown a 10-plus% increase in accuracy as compared to similar arrow models of the past. Drilling down on specs, this shaft has a .244-inch inner diameter. Spine ratings are offered in 350 (8.4 GPI), 400 (7.5 GPI), and 500 (6.5 GPI). Arrows…

High-quality deer scents, whether the new synthetics or the real deal collected by manufacturers that exercise extreme caution and follow safety protocols, will always have a place in deer hunting. That’s simply because scents help hunters enjoy the hunt through close encounters with mature whitetails.…