Gear

You might have heard a lot about VLD (very low drag) bullets. But what are they for?

Sporting a racy, compact design (12 ½ inches axle to axle cocked; 16 ¼ inches axle to axle uncocked), the 3.4 Hot Pursuit was designed to provide superior handling and overall performance.

Forget what you thought you knew about Martin Archery. Iconic as the name may be to bowhunters, everything is new at Martin – new personnel, new philosophy and new bow lines designed virtually from scratch.

An annual count done by federal and state wildlife managers tallied a total of 8,390 elk using four feeding areas on the refuge.

The 2015 Xcentric is new and, from the looks of things, better than ever. The sleek and curvaceous riser is offset by aggressive past-parallel split limbs and oversized cams

Convenient and versatile, the Eye Wash Adapter from SABRE turns any water bottle into an eye wash device. This essential, on-the-go convenience is ideal for law enforcement, first responders, workshops and more.

My questions for you: Are you ready for turkey season? Do you know where you’re going to hunt?

PSE’s Dream Season Decree pushes all my “good” buttons. First, it weighs in at a grin-inducing 3.7 pounds – light by any standards – but especially on the light side for a PSE bow.

BowTech’s new PowerShift Technology works in concert with the PowerDisc to give the archer complete and total control of their draw cycle.

Asian forgeries are bilking manufacturers, dealers, customers and conservation programs.

Bear bows have made my “A” list for several years running now. The Agenda series bows were – and still are – hot bows. This year’s flagship Arena 30 might be even better.

The STRYKR Glove, from foul-weather-gear leader STORMR, keeps extremities warm in all kinds of driving rain and wind.

STORMR’s STEALTH Series Jacket and Bibs are designed to fit the unique demands of a waterfowler’s environment. STORMR products use Neoprene Core Technology™ and Fusion VAPR Technology to adapt the benefits generations of divers and surfers have used to defy the elements to land-based and amphibious activities.

In a sea of copycats, STORMR’s Fusion Series is a game-changer. No other outerwear offers a combination of windproof, waterproof, breathable shell and high-stretch neoprene panel for increased range of motion and superior comfort.

Using high stretch premium Neoprene®, a signature of the STORMR Typhoon line, the Typhoon glove remains flexible, comfortable and warm in the most demanding conditions.

Wondering which new 2015 products are worthy of a spot on your shelves? We’ve got you covered with this insider’s look at some of the hottest new gear to hit the archery industry.

The Carbon Spyder ZT Turbo is a screamer, but doesn’t compromise the shootability Hoyt is known for.