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The Revolution knows that you work hard for your money and that testing new hunting and fishing gear in the lobby of your local Cabela's just doesn’t cut it when it comes time to drop some coin. So Jim, Trav and Mrs. Bunny, each week, put the industry's best new outdoor products to the test as they rank them in their Buy or Bust segment. They aren't in to cheap gimmicks, they don't care about what's sexy, they just want dependable gear at reasonable price and nothing else.
Put a price on your hearing, what’s it worth to you? Hunters and shooters know the risks of firing their guns without hearing protection, yet many still do because they forget their ear plugs or find them to be a hassle. While sound canceling is a good thing, it can also be limiting making it difficult to carry a conversation and giving shooters yet another reason to opt out. Hearing protection may seem trivial to some, but it’s crucial. Hearing loss and damage can’t be reversed, so taking the proper precautions now can save you in the future.
Buying the right hunting boot is about like being tasked with finding a suitable woman to marry in a matter of moments. If you get suckered by the store clerk, the shiny display or the pretty girl/new shoe smell and make a rash call and select a poor choice for either a wife or boot, you’ll be left with blisters, less cash and a bad taste in your mouth. Sounds like an afternoon with my mother-in-law.
It’s a Buy or Bust mixed bag this week. So, tune in for a quick look at some cool and practical gear. Let’s get to it!
The field to table lifestyle is something that hunters are very connected to. When we go afield to hunt or fish we are able to self-source meats and bring them home to our families with the ultimate goal of filling the freezer and hungry stomachs. Hi Mountain Seasonings makes it easy to achieve delicious meals. You don’t need to soak it in milk or some overpowering marinade in order to make your wild game delicious and palatable. The pros over at Hi Mountain take the guess work out of flavoring your foods by pre-mixing a wide variety of seasoning blends with a flavor profile that works for everything – fish, venison, beef, pork, chicken, veggies and more – without being overpowering.
Rugged terrain and unpredictable weather are a given for early season elk hunters, depending on their locations. Having the right gear, and proper clothing for a hunt can make it safer, more comfortable and hopefully, more successful. On this installment of Buy or Bust we’re talking rain gear. Hunters know the importance of layering their clothing to better adapt to changing conditions. Early season hunters often utilize a base layer, mid layer, insulating layer and outer shell layer that can be taken off and put back on at a moment’s notice in accordance with changing conditions.
It's time to do some hunting recon. How many of you utilize trail cameras?
Trail cameras aren't an absolute necessity for hunters, however they do provide a closer look at animal patterns, the frequency with which they visit particular areas, an inventory of wildlife on the property and more. All of this information can play a big role in the way you choose to hunt, the stands you hunt from, the time of day you pursue your game, and more.
It's a given, today’s compound bows are supreme at delivering a tremendous amount of kinetic energy and can dispatch an elk with ease, if said shot is placed correctly. Comparatively, however, today’s trail cameras are able to send you instant reminders and on demand video of game that is 200 miles away from your current location, making bows seem rather rudimentary. After all, they are still just a stick and string.
Everybody wants to be a pro angler when they hit the water. Put a rod and reel in virtually anyone’s hands and they envision themselves as the next KVD. Who am I to kill your dreams? Instead, let’s help you achieve them!
For the average Joe, like myself, chances are you’re a weekend angler. You bust your tail all week long and live to get outdoors on your days off. You shouldn’t have to spend your entire paycheck on gear to have a good time, though. Cabela’s has a line of fishing rods that cater to us – semi pro weekend water warriors – rods that are tough yet affordable.
Any hunter who has spent enough time afield has come to the point where you are tracking game in low light, or no light situations. This past deer season I shot a doe out in the middle of an expansive corn stubble field. Although I knew the direction and how far my shot was, this doe seemed to elude my view. If you’ve spent any time in a stubble field you know that the stocks are almost the same color as the deer you are pursuing, depending on how tall those stocks are cut off, anything below them can be hard to see. When you add in low light, they can be hard to find. So, I went and retrieved my Leupold LTO-Quest Thermal handheld and within minutes of employing its help, I was able to detect the heat signature from the doe and recover her immediately.
Don’t you hate it when you open up a brand-new bag of potato chips and find that it’s only, at best, half full. What a disappointment. All that air is misleading, and your bag does not runneth over! However, Cabela’s Bass Buckets aren’t going to deceive you – they’re chalk full of enough soft plastics to keep you fishing all season long!
The Revolution with Jim & Trav is a voice for the outdoors on the airwaves. The Revolution with Jim & Trav dominates the outdoor radio segment as the fastest growing nationally syndicated radio show and podcast dedicated to outdoor enthusiasts. This weekly radio show and podcast aims to accomplish a simple goal: to promote the participation in and enjoyment of outdoor activities, especially hunting and fishing.
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