Chasing big game across the Rocky Mountains demands technical hardware that refuses to fail when a severe high-altitude storm stalls on a ridge or a swirling wind tests your visual concealment. For 24 years, the Mountain Weekly News team has rejected boilerplate retail lists and office-chair marketing copy, choosing instead to systematically field-audit every piece […]
As an elk hunter based in the Tetons, my gear is a massive investment. I recently put the Plano Diverge Series Rifle Case through the wringer for my fall hunt (read that review here), and while that case is my go-to for rugged transport, I needed a secondary “insurance policy” for the home. When you […]
Hunting in cold weather demands more than just skill and patience—it requires the right gear to keep you comfortable, warm, and dry. When you are hunting in freezing temperatures, a quality pair of hunting boots is essential. If you can’t feel your toes in a tree stand, or you get blisters during a spot and […]
The Plano Diverge Series gun case strikes an impressive balance between protection and ability to easily lug your hunting rifle around. Having opted for the tan color, I found it to fit well with my fall hunting gear. Construction and Durability Plano has truly delivered with their TOUGHSHELL molded exterior. It feels significantly more durable than […]
There is a time and a place to wear a kitted out turkey vest and make sets with multiple decoys, and there is a time to keep your gear light and mobile. Sitka’s Turkey Tool Belt is all you really need to run around the turkey woods. This belt has been a hot topic this […]
If you’re in the market for an EDC, finding a reliable knife is more than just browsing an aisle for the right tool. It’s a standout option, blending practicality with tactical design elements rooted in military expertise. Whether you’re opening packages, performing precise cuts, or need a dependable backup during outdoor adventures, this knife promises […]
After a few seasons, any hunter starts to collect a few knives. If there is one piece of gear you can’t get enough of, it’s a good knife. Nowadays, there is a purpose built knife for every task. The guys that like to be as efficient as possible have a knife for gutting, skinning, wood […]
One of my favorite hunting brands as of late is Maven based out of Lander, Wyoming. These guys clearly know a thing or two about filling tags while hunting and it’s evident in the technology and optic quality they are putting out for the hunting and even golfing communities. I have had the absolute please […]
This hunting season was a tough one. Not a lot of snow to drive the animals down to lower elevations during the season. With only a few days left in the season, I decided to get serious about trying to fill my late season doe whitetail tag. I decided this would be a great chance […]
It’s mid day and hot and I’ve been hiking around playing cat and mouse with some mule deer bucks when I decided to stop for a second. As soon as I stopped walking I could hear the sound of branches breaking, which was weird as I was on a ridge with almost 360 degrees of […]