Hunting Gear

The Rise Pack from Badlands was designed for deer hunters who ambush whitetails from treestands. Did it pass the author’s test?

If you’re ready to upgrade your crossbow, or buy one for the first time, then check out these nine top-shelf models.

The author carried the Steiner Predator 10x42 binocular during the 2024 deer season, and also put it to the test later while watching wildlife in much more challenging lighting conditions.

This year’s winners include a new compound bow, a quick-release bino harness, and an innovative way to mount a wind detector.

The author recently returned from the 2025 ATA Show, and here are his top six takeaways.

The author owns nearly 30 different stands — here are two of his favorites.

While Christmas shopping for others, the author discovers an ideal gift for himself, the Vevor Manual Pole Saw/Pruner.

With rangefinding capability incorporated into the new Burris Signature LRF 10x42 bino, hunters no longer need to juggle two items in the field.

Check out these fine packs and bow cases that will keep your archery equipment safe and secure.

This lightweight little scope is small in size but big on quality and features.

Put these tools in your whitetail bag of tricks.

Sightmark’s Wraith Mini Thermal Riflescope gets you in the game!

The author and his elk guide put a hunting and hauling workhorse, the Can-Am Defender, to the test in the Arizona backcountry.

The author and his son put a Frogg Toggs Grand Refuge 3.0 wader to a season-long torture test on public land sloughs.

Throughout North America, cellular trail cameras have changed how hunters scout and pursue whitetails.

Feral hogs are a bigger problem than ever, but the right tools — like Pulsar's thermal optics — can help hunters fight back.

Want to be more mobile, more comfortable, and more adaptable in the deer woods? A tree saddle like those from Tethrd is your answer.