Stories
Outdoor gear news from and about the best outdoor community platform.
Use Turkey Hunting as Training Ground for Elk & Backcountry Expeditions
Pies do not magically appear in the oven. That is a line I often use with new clients who have an elk tag in their pocket and believe one month of training will have them ready for the back country. We are weeks away from the first turkey season opening in Florida, but there is still time to train and for those of you who are not hitting the gym to prepare for your fall hunts out west, or chasing whitetail in the Midwest for that matter, here is how training for turkey hunting can help you ramp up to punch an elk tag this fall....read more
Choosing a Cellular Trail Camera
What are the differences in the Tactacam Reveal X, Reveal XB and Reveal SK. Rob Nally from Tactacam breaks down each of these cellular trail cams. https://youtu.be/v7Q0un1833I...read more
The Best Venison Chili Recipe
This chili has claimed two office chili cookoffs and earned numerous mentions at friends gatherings. These meaningless accolades don’t do much for prestige, but we can say with confidence that this chili will steal the show. Get the recipe >> https://youtu.be/-y9VAVdX04M...read more
Recipe: Smoked Spatchcocked Turkey
There are a lot of ways to cook a turkey but Brad and Jacob explained the best way to take your wild turkey and make it a hit wherever you serve it. That's right, Brad is going to share his very favorite turkey recipe and SPOILER ALERT it involves spatchcocking your turkey! Buckle up, this is a fun ride!...read more
Fall 2021 Trending Hunting Gear in GoWild
Jacob Knight and Brad Luttrell reveal the the top selling, most talked about, and most popular hunting products in GoWild. All of these products are available in GoWild and many of them are on sale....read more
Hunting Dog Training Tips & Gear
Brad talks to Ron Boehme, who has almost 50 years of dog training experience. Ron shares some hard earned wisdom he's built up. Brad asked: what is your favorite breed for hunting dogs and what traits make them your favorite? What is your bird hunting apparel setup? (Boots, waders, jackets, pants, socks, vest, belt, the whole 9 yards) What is in your bag of tricks for training your gun dogs? What is the most common thing you see a new gun dog owner get wrong, how do you make sure your dogs’ living situation is optimal for their job? What type of food do you give your dogs and what is their feeding schedule? What is your preferred way of keeping track of your gun dogs in the field? Is it a challenge to keep your dogs in hunting shape during the off season? What do you do during the off season with your dogs to keep them sharp? https://youtu.be/cYEGzTA96x8...read more
What AR platform is right for you?
The AR platform is like a LEGO set. You can add on all kinds of different components to make it be whatever you need it to be. Josh Froelich, competition shooter and all around outdoorsman, shoots everything from pistolsto long range rifles and everything in between. Josh runs through a few of his setups to show what he uses for different situations like home defense, hunting, and long distance shooting. Josh explains the AR platforms at a high level for those who don't know much about them. He also explains what makes the AR platform so popular and walks us through selecting calibers for different use cases. Josh spends a decent amount of time talking about different ammo selection. Don't miss Josh show off is home defense and long range AR setups. https://youtu.be/cefvsu_ipu8...read more
Tips for Whitetail Public Land Hunting in the South
Parker McDonald from Southern Ground Hunting (YouTube & Podcast Show) is one of the most successful southern public land hunters we know. He is known for finding and accessing the parts of public land that folks either miss or can't access. On this episode of Gearbox Talk, Parker pulls back the curtain on how he uses digital scouting and on-the-ground scouting to find shooter bucks consistently. Parker addresses questions like what are you looking for in hunting spots, how do you pursue public land where there is plenty of pressure, how does public land vary across different regions, how do you adjust your gear for non-scouted hunts, and what is your calling strategy on southern public land (this one may surprise you!) https://youtu.be/-ESZ5XTI-T8...read more
Process & Cook Your Game Meat The Right Way
Hank Shaw is THE guy to help you process and cook your wild game correctly. He'll make your food taste better, your meat safer and your process more efficient. Hank and Brad cover a lot of wild game cooking and preparation topics including: freezing and thawing meat, what knives you need to properly make your deer cuts, reactive vs. non-reactive pans, and crockpot vs. dutch ovens. They also end the show with the almighty thermometer debate so stick around for that! https://youtu.be/M-rs8HQRR-k...read more
Gearbox Talk: Reloading Process & Gear
Brady Miller breaks down how to reload safely, what supplies you need to get started reloading, how to clean and prep before you begin reloading, what dies are and how to use them, reloading for quality and reloading to save money, and more. https://youtu.be/4XcRn1cSWhY ...read more