Stories
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The Grand Slam of Turkey Hunting
The Grand Slam is something that every avid turkey hunter dreams of accomplishing at some point in their lifetime. I know I have. Getting a Grand Slam means that you have successfully harvested all four of the common subspecies in America....read more
From The Earth by Derek Towles
There’s only a slight rustle of leaves as the morning breeze passes by like a shooting star and then I hear it, the far off gobble of a turkey on this cool, spring dawn. My heart begins to pound and warm blood fills my veins. This is what I live for. ...read more
Facebook Doesn’t Want Your Blood Thirsty Dollars
Meta (Facebook and Instagram) made it clear they don’t want the dollars of blood thirsty hunters, or the brands who sell to us. This, of course, is in addition to years of deleting our Facebook Groups, censoring our content and putting us in Facebook jail. ...read more
Saddle Hunting Back Band | Is The Hype Real?
When it comes to being totally comfortable in the saddle, look no further than the backband. This one piece of gear can turn your all day sit of potential soreness into feeling like you’re lounging in a recliner....read more
Fall vs. Spring Turkey Hunting
There’s no doubt that spring turkey has a unique form of excitement due to the peak breeding season. Calling is extremely effective during the spring season, but there’s something really great about being able to hunt deer and turkey in the same season, and generally speaking, there’s a lot of crossover with the hunts....read more
Calling Whitetail Deer 101 | Grunts & Bleats
Calling to the animals that you are hunting can be a really exciting experience. It takes hunting to a new level, you feel more involved with nature and with the animals themselves. Is this possible to experience with whitetail deer? Absolutely....read more
Whitetail Sense of Smell Explained
If you have spent any time hunting whitetail deer, you have more than likely heard hundreds of times about how great their sense of smell is. You’ve probably spent countless hours doing research about how to fool the nose of a whitetail deer, what scent blockers to use, how the wind affects hunters, etc. But how much do we really know about a whitetail deer’s sense of smell?...read more
Saddle Hunting Lineman's Rope | The Purpose of it & How to Use it
A common question I received at the PA Great American Outdoor show this past February from people who never saw a saddle or knew how they worked was how do you climb up the tree safely? My answer would be the same each time. I told them I used climbing sticks with my lineman's rope wrapped around the tree to keep me safe and secure and allow me to have both hands free....read more
Hunt For a Lifetime and More
One of our most underused mottos at Fit To Hunt is “We can help you prepare for the hunt of a lifetime or just hunt for a lifetime.” It signifies the concept that this is a lifestyle; both in the outdoors and with what you do in your daily life. Better yet, how you do what you do in your daily life. Nothing slaps an exclamation point on this concept any better than the story I am about to tell you and no matter where you are reading this today, it is proof that a strong why, a sustainable system and the right support can help you move mountains....read more