I posted up an article on wool socks and what brands I have had success with. Here is a hint, do not cheap out on your feet. Check out the full article here: http://www.huntingtipsandtricks.com/a/Wool_Sock_Review
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Hand Crafted Hunting Knife
Do you ever make your own hunting knives? It seems like a ton of work and skill is involved but it must be very rewarding. I personally like it when hunters make their own knives as there is always a story that comes with it. An antler from a deer or elk they shot for …
Obenaufs Leather Care Products
I received a package of leather treatment products from Obenauf’s Leather Care located i Peck idaho,USA. In the package I have a number of their products including: Heavy Duty LP- preserves and protects leather, Leather Oil- fast protection against dry conditions, Water Shield- waterproofs all fabrics, and Leather Cleaner- removes dirt and water based stains …
Dog retrieval training video
I made a video of training my labrador retriever to retrieve. I used a Dokken Deadfowl Retrieval Duck. My dog Roofus really was excited about retrieving that duck and he learned how to fetch and retrieve under control and by command. Check out the video:
Remmington 700 Rifle Bushnell Elite Scope
I went with my father in law today to help him find a new rifle and scope to prepare for this spring’s Grizzly and Black Bear Hunt. I knew that Italian Sporting Goods in Vancouver is basically the best place in BC to buy a gun as their prices are super competitive and their staff …
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Minox HG Binoculars from Cameralandny.com
Well I ordered a new set of the Minox 10×52 HG binoculars from: http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/minox.pl?page=62161 Appearantly these are the last of a the HG series that was made in Japan from a German design. I expect great glass and quality still. The new HG series binoculars that are made in Germany are of course higher in …
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Helpful Binocular comparison article
I was just doing some more research today on finding a high quality set of binoculars for the best price and I came across this great article that compares some of the best and most popular brands against eachother. This lists the Minox HG bino’s that I am planning to get as almost as good …
Looking to buy new binoculars
I am in the market for some new binoculars, here is the criteria I am looking for: Multi-coated lenses high quality glass 10 power excellent light transmission good warranty affordability I know that just using the first 5 criteria I would just go out and buy some Leica’s or Swaro’s or Zeiss. But I am …
Sighting in For Grizzly Hunt
I have been playing with some loads and I have had good results with the barnes 168grain TTSX bullets and IMR4831 powder out of my .300wm. I have 3026 fps at the muzzle and I am sighted in for a 250 yard zero. I went to the range again(I have been spending a fair amount …
To Choose A Grizzly Round
I have been studying maps, google earth, and practicing my shooting at the range all for my spring grizzly hunt in the B.C. interior. During this time I have also been playing with the Federal Ammunition website to find the optimal grizzly round for my .300 Winchester Magnum. I am sold on the Barnes TSX …