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GoWild Gear Demo: Tactacam Solo Hunter
Hunters and anglers have been putting Tactacam's self film cameras to the test for years now. But we aren't normal and we wondered, why has no one decided to shoot one of these things with Federal Premium 6.5 creedmoor? https://youtu.be/FLqy2YGlo0A...read more
GoWild Gear Demos presented by Federal: Garmin Xero X1i Crossbow Scope
In our second episode of GoWild Gear Demos presented by Federal Ammunition, we've decided to take Garmin to the limits and see what happens when one of the best snipers in the whole world shoots a Garmin Xero X1i Crossbow Scope at 400 yards with a 6.5 creedmoor? https://youtu.be/AZAxasbAn2I...read more
Three Exercises to Focus on During Deer Season
The rut is here! It is the Super Bowl of deer hunting but depending on your view, it may feel more like a marathon with two to four weeks of intense, grinding action in the woods. You've trained all season to be ready for this moment but there are a few moves you can be performing that will keep your shoulders healthy, hips strong and reduce risk of injury in the field. The best part? They take minutes to perform, and they will help keep you #FitToHunt!...read more
Why Keep a Hunting Journal by Andy May
Keeping a hunting journal has allowed me to go back and relive each and every hunt I’ve been on, even the unsuccessful ones. It has become a diary of every hunting experience I’ve ever had and that in itself is priceless to me....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
Improve Whitetail Herd Health and Keep Trophy Bucks On Your Land
Whitetail deer herd health and trophy buck management are two crucial components to effectively manage your land for a successful hunting season. Zack Vucurevich invited the GoWild team down to show us how he manages his land. He explained things like how you should look at deer population management, how to think about the habitat and browse before food plots come into the equation, his strategy on using trail cameras, how he suggests using feeders, and yes, he’ll address food plots. https://youtu.be/9k2Do6IxsSU...read more
Unlimited Whitetail for All
Nebraska encompasses the prairies of the Great Plains, the towering dunes of the Sandhills, lush river bottoms that flow into the Missouri, and the panhandle’s dramatic rock formations. This diverse collection of terrain has allowed the whitetail population to boom in recent decades, however, it wasn’t always that way....read more
The Most Challenging Time for a Whitetail Hunter is Now
I am often told “I don’t need to be fit to hunt whitetail” but I disagree. We could discuss the subtle benefits like enhanced stealth, mental toughness and focus needed to tag trophy whitetail or the more obvious benefit of draw strength and if successful, dragging and loading your harvest. But I'm not talking about fitness for the act of hunting this fall. I am more concerned about what you need at this moment to prepare for opening day. Hanging stands, trimming lanes, putting in food plots and improving habitat is hard work. We all have limited time and even a five to ten percent improvement in fitness level will allow you to get more accomplished when you go afield. Here are some quick workout ideas that require little equipment that will allow you to boost fitness and get ready to pursue whitetails this fall....read more
Prepping for Whitetail Bow Season
Whitetail season is around the corner and a lot of us can't wait any longer to start preparing for the best deer season we've ever had. David Giarizzo joins Gearbox Talk to explain how he approaches bow and arrow maintenance—or in other words, what should you be looking for when you knock the dust off your bow. He also shows off his complete bow setup, answers the age old question—leather or rubber boots, explains how he decides to be stationary vs. run and gun. Brad and David also talk blinds vs. stands, and David unveils his number one favorite piece of gear for whitetail hunting. ...read more