Spring Bear Itch
It’s been a few days since I’ve returned from my spring bear hunt here in Idaho. Spring bear hunting has become one of my favorite hunts of the season. The calmness of the game, the spectacular views, and…
SWAROVSKI EL RANGE TA BINOCULAR
Here’s a situation that we’ve all been in. You turn up a buck bedded across the canyon. You spend all morning getting over to him, but when you get close you’re not sure which…
Find balance. Seems like a pretty vague goal but in archery there are dozens of products aimed at helping you do just that. Finding the perfect combination of stabilizers, weights, offsets, and angles so that your bow sits…
I would argue that no one experiences more variable lighting conditions than bowhunters. From those crucial minutes before sunrise and sunset, to popping into and out of timber pockets chasing elk, the ability to adapt in changing light and maintain…
In recent years tripod glassing has become the new normal in western hunting (for good reason!). Whether you’ve been doing it forever or it is brand new to you this article lines out some tripod glassing tips that aim to…
Black Gold offers a wide variety of mounting options for…
A few months ago Black Gold released their new Dual Indicator System. First featured on their Mountain Lite sight, it is now an available option on all their Ascent…
Black Gold Ascent Mountain Lite
Before we get to the Black Gold Mountain Lite, we need to look at our favorite sight, the Black Gold Verdict. …
S&S Archery lets YOU decide “What’s the best rangefinder”?
Our annual optics demo at the NW Mountain challenge @ Tamarack, Idaho is a perfect example of why you…
Sighting in a Black Gold Sight – Updated for Dual Indicator Sights
Find our notes on setting up your Dual Indicator at the end... Sighting in a Black Gold sight should be easy, but for some it can be confusing….
More Left!!
Are you trying to setup your Black Gold sight, and finding that you need more left windage? This is a problem that is becoming more common with increasing riser widths. But fear not, most of the…
Do you REALLY need a stabilizer on your hunting bow?
A good stabilizer performs 2 jobs. Primarily its purpose is to stabilize your bow, and…
2019 Tripods from Slik for Backcountry Hunting
Out with the old Slik tripods, and in with the new? Well sort of. We have been carrying our 2 favorite Slik tripods for years. Actually for 8 years! Even when Slik…
2018 Spot Hogg Sights and Releases
What is new in 2018 for the toughest line of bow sights on the market?
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S&S Built Black Gold Verdict Bow Sight
We are constantly trying to find outstanding backcountry gear that offers value and performance. While that may sound easy enough, throw in durability, excellent customer service, and of course lightweight. Now you…
The Best of the 2018 ATA Show
The ATA show is the annual archery trade show usually held back east. Its one of our favorite events where we get to see our friends in the industry, talk to potential vendors and…
Layering First Lite Merino Wool
So, what’s all the hype about “layering systems” and merino wool? After all, plenty of animals have been killed by guys wearing blue jeans and a flannel shirt. It wasn’t until I…
Every year First Lite raises the bar with new high tech clothing designed with hunters in mind. 2017 is no different. First Lite has expanded their very popular Aerowool line, added key outerwear gear designed for women, and even threw…
