Hunting Gear

The laser rangefinder may be the most underrated of all the optical tools for hunters.  Yet there are many hunting situations in which a rangefinder will make you a better shot with a bow, rifle, or shotgun. It’s an important scouting tool, too.

If you have a hunter or three on your Christmas list, count yourself blessed.  At least you’ll never find yourself shopping for someone who “has everything.”  No hunter ever has enough of the gear, equipment, tools and — yes — toys with which to get the most from every minute in the field.  Here’s a rundown of the hottest items of the season your hunters are hankering for.

Any hunter worth their camouflage knows that rattling whitetail bucks is an effective deer hunting tactic. When the rut is in full swing, it will often lure those dominant bucks to close range — eager to check out what all the fuss is about. Up until now, carrying a cumbersome set of antlers to the treestand was your only choice.

RedHead Pro Hunting Team captain Jerry Martin shares his personal experience and tests the RedHead 1856 Collection Fire-Resistant Gun Safe

Boots are a very personal gear item. Well, I guess not as personal as underwear. But with boot selection, hunters know immediately when they find the perfect boot for their foot conformation and their hunting style. And when you do find just that right boot, it's an extremely gratifying feeling.

Now that you purchased a game camera, how do you best use it? Well, it depends on the game you are scouting. Trail cameras can be used year around to keep a watchful eye on that buck of a lifetime. First and foremost, be discrete.

 Finding the proper boot or shoe fit is an important factor in trekking the field or trails comfortably without blisters. Here are tips to finding the right size.

No hunter should ever be afield without a good set of binoculars. If you are in the market for new ones, this Buyer's Guide to Binoculars will help you make a good choice.

I like a simple, uninsulated, knee-high rubber boot for a lot of the hunting that I do. I've been wearing such a pair for over 10 years now, and while they have served me very well, I recently realized it was getting time to replace them.