Gear

A GOP measure to eliminate a law that bans ammunition magazines that hold more than 15 rounds was also rejected by ruling House Democrats. Both gun-control laws were part of a package of legislation Democrats passed in 2013 at great political cost, losing two state senators through recall elections.

Bows and arrows are the easy items to take note of, but it’s often the miscellaneous gear that makes the difference for archery customers and hunters alike – the difference between success and failure. Here’s a promising new-accessory round-up of some 2015 must-haves hunting gear.

As a primary connection between the hunter and the bow, a performance-driven release aid is a requirement for both accuracy and arrow speed. This year’s crop of releases offers performance in spades.

I love spending time with people who truly love this industry, who are dedicated to seeing others succeed, who run their businesses with passion and integrity. John Schaffer is one of those people and spending time in his shop was a true joy.

The best tactic for predator hunting is having plenty of spots to hunt, but keeping tract of them in your head can be time consuming and prone to failure. A GPS can help you scout and hunt smarter.

If you hunt deer with a blackpowder gun, you might want to check out these muzzleloader-specific riflescopes.

The evolution of the SPR comes home to Daniel Defense in the MK12. Born of necessity, raised in the Army’s Marksmanship Unit and refined to Daniel Defense Mil-Spec+ standards, it is now available to the consumer.

Keeping with the philosophy of tailoring a rifle to the needs of the sportsman, the Ambush 6.8 SPCII is not only lightweight, it’s modular, too. No longer do you have to compromise weight for takedown power – now you can have both.

The Daniel Defense M4A1 features a unique freefloat rail system, the Rail Interface System (RIS) II, which has been in use by US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) since 2006.

The Ambush Firearms rifle chambered in 5.56mm utilizes a long range, flat-shooting cartridge while maintaining light recoil, just right for predator hunting and small game.

The new Daniel Defense DDM4v9 Lightweight is designed to satisfy the needs of modern shooters not only in popular shooting sports but also for tactical and defensive applications.

Precision crafted from the highest quality material available today with meticulous attention to detail, The Ambush Firearms 300 Blackout rifle may prove to be the benchmark in the industry.

Featuring the new SLiM Rail with KeyMod forend, the Daniel Defense M4 Carbine V11 is the top choice for tactical professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Jim Chapman reviews new big-bore airguns for predator hunting and more.

Gateway Feathers Printz Feathers can help you customize your arrows with what Gateway calls “Fantastically Fun Fletchings.”

Nathan Garbes says the company has some innovative targets coming in 2015 and 2016. A new manufacturing plant has helped spur production and creativity.

Yes, lighted nocks create plenty of buzz and give bowhunters something to talk about, but their purpose extends far beyond the noise they create in the bowhunting rumor mill.