In this Wingmen review, Todd Helms takes a detailed look at the Weatherby Sorix Field. Todd breaks down the shotgun’s design, features, handling, and field performance, giving you a closer look at what the Sorix Field brings to the table as a hunting shotgun.
Read More »Dog Gear Made in the USA! Ruffland Performace Kennels Review
Bird hunter Todd Helms breaks down some of his favorite accessories from Ruffland Performance Kennels in this gear review. He recently added a Water Hole, Chow Box, Easy Rider Top Tray and Water Topper to his dog travel kit. The Chow Box and Water Hole are easy to pack accessories …
Read More »Montana: Nonresident Upland Hunters Start 10 Day Late
Just a friendly reminder that this year in Montana, nonresident upland bird hunters cannot start hunting until 10 days after residents begin. This is a new regulation this year and is aimed at mitigating overcrowding in the uplands. Below is the email I received from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. …
Read More »Draining The Duck Factory?
Last week U.S.F.W.S advanced a proposal to examine tile setbacks in America’s duck factory...
Read More »Review: Spartan Precision’s Gobbler Adapter for Shotguns
This gear review features the Gobbler Adapter for quickly mounting a shotgun to any Spartan Precision shooting aid. Turkey hunter Todd Helms tests out the Gobbler Adapter on his Weatherby Element shotgun using the Spartan Precision Springbok bipod as a rest. This magnetic adapter allows any turkey hunter to stay …
Read More »Getting Started With Your Bird Dog: Why Pointing Dog Owners Hold Back and Why They Shouldn’t
ARTICLE BY: Brandon Moss It is a common question amongst upland hunters; “Who should I use for a trainer?” Someone who has trained multiple retrievers from scratch — built solid obedience, introduced birds, and produced a reliable duck hunting machine, suddenly gets a pointing dog and decides the whole thing …
Read More »Hunting Montana Merriam’s | Mid-Cycle Turkey Action (Wingmen)
The Wingmen crew hunts turkey in Montana with Circle S Outfitters. It doesn’t take long and Todd Helms gets a pulse on the best decoy spread for the hunt conditions. There’s no shortage of birds and it doesn’t take long before 4 tags are punched on mature gobblers. Want more …
Read More »Off-season Upland Bird Dog Training; No Excuses
Written by: Brandon Moss Many western states, including Montana have had an abnormally warm and dry winter this past year. Don’t remember too many days where I had to tell the dogs, “It’s too cold to go out today.” This resulted in a slightly different off-season, which allowed for a …
Read More »Hi Mountain Seasonings Encourages Hunters to Savor the Whole Bird This Spring Turkey Season
Article credit – Outdoor Wire / Hi Mountain Seasonings With spring gobbler season approaching and an estimated 2.5 million turkey hunters expected to pursue their dream, now is the time to plan how you will prepare that delicious harvest. Although long-term turkey populations have declined in some regions, a strong …
Read More »Crispi Upland Pro Specs & Features│Wingmen Gear Review
Join Todd Helms as he breaks down the Crispi Upland Pro boots in this detailed gear review. Designed for upland hunters, the Upland Pro delivers lightweight support, premium leather constructicon, GORE-TEX waterproofing, and Vibram soles for traction in all conditions. Todd covers the key specs and performance features that set …
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