Misc

As we all know, there are tradeoffs for everything. In the world of optics this seems to be more prevalent than anywhere else. Do you want smaller and lighter or do you want more power and light-gathering ability but heavier (in some cases much heaver) with the ability to see …

Insanity is often defined as repeating the same action and expecting a different result. Yet here we sit with green groups proposing an expansion of the grizzly bear’s range into other national parks and refuges. On the surface this doesn’t seem like a terrible idea but let‘s take a hard …

Finding places to hunt is never easy.  Finding access to public land in the midst of sections of private can be even tougher.  OnXmaps is the solution with their digital mapping products.

So, if you could live anywhere, and maybe in this age you can, what western state should you move to for the best shot at taking a trophy room full of Boone & Crockett trophies? Before you read on or look at the chart to the left, grab a napkin …

Tall, wide and heavy is what every hunter dreams of finding when it comes to antlers on elk and deer. Sure, some of us like other characteristics but I would be hard pressed to find a hunter who wouldn’t pull the trigger on a tall, wide and heavy buck or …

Are you in the market for a new rifle scope?  Take a look at the Zeiss Conquest HD 5 with the Rapid Z reticle.  We promise you won’t be disappointed! For more great tips and tactics, gear reviews and hunting stories click HERE to subscribe digitally and receive instant access!   …

Welcome to the new Eastmans’ Gear Lab! Every issue(EHJ and EBJ) we will review three similar crossover products. Crossover products are pieces of gear that most hunters use but don’t come from hunting based manufacturers. The June/July issue of EHJ will cover stoves for the backcountry. If you aren’t a …

New Archer Extreme Titanium Recon Rest review! Watch this video to find out more on this innovative fall-away rest that offers lightweight and durable accuracy for the back-county bowhunter selling for $149.99. -Jordan Breshears, Eastmans’ Hunting TV. Do you want more archery gear reviews?  Watch for our review of 5 slider sights …

If there was ever one factor that changes the outlook for a hunting unit, it is an elk’s battle with Old Man Winter.  Winter kills more animals than any other factor and can have lingering effects on the population for many years to come.  If there is too much snow …

The next predator battle is here and it’s not going to take long for this one to heat up.  Grizzly bears have recovered in Yellowstone according the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee and have healthy populations from Northern Idaho all the way to the Wind River Range in Wyoming. Montana is …