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This ongoing severe winter is not Idaho specific as Wyoming, Utah and Montana are all having their woes...

As I looked down at my ram laying on the shelf below us, I realized that I had finally killed a ram. The excitement and emotions got even higher as I picked my way down the cliff towards him. This was our seventh year of hunting sheep in this unit, …

This review features the Leupold Optics BX-5 Santiam HD binocular in 10x42mm and 15x56mm. Todd Helms breaks down all the features on these rugged, bright binos. The Leupold BX-5 Santiam HDs are built to be lightweight and ergonomic. Leupold’s proprietary lens coatings give you high definition clarity plus scratch and …

This review features BlackOvis.com. It’s a one-stop shop for all of your backcountry, outdoor gear. Boots, optics, clothing – you name it, they have it. Ike Eastman shares all his favorites, including their Rewards Points System and Arrow ID Customizer. Be sure also to check out all of the Black …

This review features the brand new Savage Arms Impulse Mountain Hunter rifle. This rifle features a fast and easy straight pull action and boasts a PROOF carbon barrel. It’s built for long hikes and big mountains in the backcountry. @EastmansHuntingJournals Ike Eastman and Brandon Mason unbox their own Impulse Mountain …

 This Eastmans’ gear review features the ZOLEO Satellite Communicator for backcountry communication and safety. Send text messages to family and friends no matter where you pitch camp. It’s durable, lightweight and makes it easy to send text messages with the click of a button or by using the ZOLEO …

This Eastmans’ review features the new 3D Elevation Exaggeration tool inside the onX hunt desktop platform. It’s a powerful new tool that will make e-scouting even easier, especially in terrain with subtle elevation features. Brandon Mason breaks down how he uses the tool to his advantage on specific hunts.

This review features the MAGVIEW magnetic spotting scope and binocular attachments. Eastmans’ Dan Pickar tests them out on an early season scouting trip for elk. Using your phone’s camera grid makes it simple and quick to attach your phone to snap photos and videos.

Dan Pickar reviews the Refine EKO, Bear Archery’s 2022 flagship bow. Get a close look at what makes this bow unique before Dan speed tests it with a chronograph. Improved vibration reduction and the new Align Lok technology are highlights on this bow.