Sitting motionless in a tree stand at 6 AM with the wind chill pushing the real-feel below zero changes what you look for in hunting gear fast. I learned this the hard way on a late-season whitetail hunt in December, when my old jacket failed me and I cut the morning short to avoid hypothermia. […]

I've spent more than 40 mornings in flooded timber and on big-water reservoirs with a duck call in my mouth, and I can tell you one thing straight: the best duck calls are the ones that match your skill, your hunting environment, and the conditions you face at first light. After reviewing 8 waterfowl calls […]

I've spent the last 18 springs chasing longbeards across the Deep South, Midwest hardwoods, and Texas mesquite country, and I can tell you without hesitation: the right turkey decoys change the game. After running these realistic turkey decoys through three full seasons across eight states, our team narrowed down the 10 best turkey decoys on […]

Finding the best crossbows for hunting means sorting through dozens of models that all promise pinpoint accuracy and bone-crushing speed. After spending months shooting 12 of the most popular hunting crossbows on the market, I can tell you that the gap between marketing claims and real-world performance is wider than most hunters expect. Some 400 […]

Finding the best archery targets for your specific setup can feel overwhelming when every brand claims theirs lasts forever. I have spent months shooting through foam blocks, bag targets, and 3D deer replicas to separate the real performers from the marketing fluff. Whether you are flinging field points in the backyard or tuning broadheads before […]