Garrett’s Deer Hunting Gear List (Updated to be Current)
Overview Here is my deer hunting gear list (not including clothing, which is covered in a separate gear list post). Often I try new things, so likely on any given day my gear may vary from what is shown below. However, when I find something that is truly an improvement, I will update this list. […]
Episode 8 – Late Season Strategy and Plans
Podcast Late Season Strategy and Plans With December upon us, most hunters have either filled their tags or hung up the towel. However, late season can still be a great time to have success for those willing to brave the elements. Late season hunting extremes and tactics vary quite a bit based on location, but […]
Apeman Trail Camera Review – H45
Apeman Trail Camera – H45 The Apeman trail camera (H45) is one of the better selling trail cameras on Amazon. It also has a decent average review, especially considering the price of $60 USD. Apeman sent me one of the cameras in addition to their slightly more expensive H68, which I’ll review in another video. […]
Styrka S9 Binocular Review 8×42
Styrka S9 8×42 Binoculars Like a lot of Midwest hunters, for most of my life I’ve used binoculars in what I consider the “good” category, ranging generally in the couple hundred dollar range. I’ve also handled my share of what I’d consider “cheap” binoculars, the Walmart or eBay variety that will make you think you […]
Episode 7 – Science of Rut Timing
Science of Rut Timing Every time mid-October rolls around, hunters frantically search for guidance on rut timing. Will it be earlier or later than last year? How will the weather or moon phase affect the rut? How accurate are the predictions in popular magazines? When should I take my rut-cation? With the increasing popularity of […]
Episode 6 – Firearm Hunting Strategy
Firearm Hunting Strategy In this episode of the DIY Sportsman Podcast, Garrett and Boswell talk about firearms deer hunting. Garrett grew up hunting the annual 9 day season in Wisconsin which occurs after the rut, and recently started participating in the Minnesota gun season, which is timed during the heat of the rut. Boswell doesn’t […]
Gear List – Colorado Elk/Deer 2019 (September)
Downloadable Excel file for your own editing: 2019 Mule Deer/Elk Gear List, September in Colorado 2019 Western Hunting Gear List
Episode 5 – Scent Control
Scent Control In this episode of the DIY Sportsman Podcast, Garrett and Boswell discuss scent control… their philosophies, routines, and experiences. Both use a scientific approach to analyzing scent, and understand the challenges with trying to apply laboratory success and marketing claims to real world scenarios with new variables. They discuss the published studies using […]
DIY Fourth Arrow Run and Gun Shoulder Base
I’m a big fan of the Fourth Arrow Camera arm, which I’ve used for over a year now for self filming my hunts. I did a review on the carbon arm here: Fourth Arrow Review Link Here is a link to the Fourth Arrow camera arm on Amazon (affiliate link): http://amzn.to/2xRu6LP There were a couple […]
Episode 4 – In Season Scouting
In this Episode, Garrett and Boudreaux discuss in-season scouting. Many hunters do a fine job of preseason scouting – glassing fields, sitting in observation stands, and checking trail cameras. But once the season rolls around, their focus shifts almost entirely to hunting. Often, it’s easy to get caught up on what the deer were doing […]