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Though controversial upon its debut, HECS Technology has been widely embraced by the scientific community as a groundbreaking tool for studying animals in their natural habitat. World-renowned biologist Forrest Galante is one of the biggest proponents of HECS Technology, saying that “it reduces stress on the environment and the animals that live in it.”
Read MoreWhat does the face of the hunting community look like vs. how we want it to look and how are we contributing to that? That’s the question that Sam Ayres, host of The Wild Initiative podcast on Waypoint, asks in his latest blog post titled “Is it Time to Cancel the Grip N’ Grin?”
Read MoreWith waterfowl hunting season just around the corner, many non-hunters who are interested in hunting are thinking of buying a shotgun for the first time and heading out to a duck blind with their experienced friends. But for first-time gun owners who may not have grown up around firearms, it can be a daunting decision as to which one to get. If this is you, we’d like to welcome you into the community of gun owners with this brief overview which is intended to help give you some direction.
Read MoreDepending on where you are in the US, finding whitetail isn’t that big of an issue, especially in the midwest. However, finding a BIG whitetail buck is hard no matter where you are. They don’t live long enough to grow to that size without learning a few things, one of which being that it’s safer for them to move under cover of darkness in the Fall when hunters can’t take shots at them. Thankfully, Adam Hayes of Team 200 has identified some factors that will cause those big bucks to make a mistake and move during the daylight hours in this article published on his blog.
Read MoreWith elk season ramping up across the country, many hunters have already tagged out and are in the midst of processing their kills, packing them into the freezer, and dreaming of the delicious meals they’ll be creating with the meat. For those seeking great recipes to try out this year with their harvest, Carnivore’s Kitchen from RMEF is a great resource, full of delicious and creative dinners, breakfasts, and more. We picked our favorite recipe, bacon-wrapped elk steaks, to give you a taste of what this fantastic resource has to offer.
Read MoreFinding success on public land is a big deal. The hunting pressure is usually high, resulting in wary animals that don’t let their guard down. Many hunters take a lot of pride in only hunting public land, and if that’s what they love to do that’s great. But you can’t argue with the success rate of hunters with access to private land.
Read More“Traditional hunting is not something that most people can just jump right into,” writes Ryan Lampers, co-host of the Hunt Harvest Health podcast, “With the vast majority of the hunting culture being lost with urban civilization, knowing where to start in your quest to learn more about this lifestyle can be difficult.”
Read MoreHunters like to dream. Whether it’s a big set of antlers they want on the wall or an epic adventure in a far-off place, there’s always something in the back of their minds that they think, “Man, I’d love to do THAT.” For Browning’s Rafe Nielsen, Outdoor Life’s Andrew McKean, and Leupold’s Shane Miesel, one of those dreams became a reality as the three of them made the long journey to Greenland’s rugged coast in search of musk oxen and caribou in the hunt of a lifetime captured beautifully by filmmaker Luke Renard in the new Browning Film 71° North, coming to Waypoint this Friday, August 21, 2020.
Read MoreElk hunting is one of the most demanding pursuits a hunter can partake in, both physically and mentally, so it is crucial to prepare yourself for the challenges ahead if you were lucky enough to draw a tag this year.
Read More“I wish someone had sat me down before I started my personal development as a backcountry hunter to introduce me to some of the topics discussed during the Summit” - Joe Sangimino
Read MoreWith such a wide variety of rifles on today's market, your first firearm purchase can be a bit daunting. We’d like to offer some tips to make your first firearm a safe, prudent and useful purchase. This brief overview is intended only as a starting point for your interest in becoming a first-time rifle buyer. Always seek out other resources, such as certified training, gun store experts and excellent online resources from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and the National Rifle Association (NRA).
Read MoreTurkey hunting is considered an art by many of its practitioners. The birds have a keen eyesight that makes fooling them extremely difficult. With this in mind, it’s important to set up early so that you’re not scrambling to get situated right as a nice tom is strutting into view. Here are 2 quick tips for setting up on your turkey hunt from Browning’s Turkey Hunter.
Read More“One of the most exciting announcements at the 2020 SHOT Show was that Browning is adding Hornady 300 PRC to the X-Bolt line. Eleven X-Bolt models, running the gamut from hunting to long-range models, are scheduled to be chambered in this exciting new cartridge.”
Read MoreThough controversial upon its debut, HECS Technology has been widely embraced by the scientific community as a groundbreaking tool for studying animals in their natural habitat. World-renowned biologist Forrest Galante is one of the biggest proponents of HECS Technology, saying that “it reduces stress on the environment and the animals that live in it.”
Read MoreHave you tried to relocate a buck after he’s disappeared during the shift? It can take a while to find bucks after they disperse into their fall ranges, so don’t lose hope too soon.
Read MoreIt’s a tough task to hunt this kind of open country if you’re familiar with the area, let alone if it’s your first time. Mancl and Nading feel this steep learning curve right off the bat. But after a week of persistent scouting, spotting, and stalking, they’re able to get in close enough to take a shot on a nice buck.
Read MoreHunting requires patience. Often it requires sitting in one spot for hours, whether prone on a ridge glassing the mountainside, perched in a tree stand along a game trail, or huddled in a ground blind on the edge of an open field.
Read MoreBrennen Nading and Dylan Lenz put a stalk on some mule deer in the open country of South Dakota. Experienced hunters as they are, the two quickly discover the challenges that come with bow-hunting in this expansive environment. We’ll take a look at some tactics the two experts employed to get in close to these amazing animals and see what we can learn from their experience.
Read MoreThe terms “rub” and “scrape” get thrown around a lot and many of us new hunters may think they are interchangeable terms for the same thing. It’s an important distinction to make, however, because scrapes and rubs are totally different signs and are both extremely important to tracking deer.
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