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Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
LAYERING CAMO AND DRESSING FOR THE OCCASION With Corey Piersol of Sitka Gear 9.70
Corey Piersol and I discuss choosing the right camo for your hunt and some of the new stuff Sitka has to offer
WHAT CAMO SHOULD I WEAR TODAY?
LAYERING CAMO AND DRESSING FOR THE OCCASION: WHAT CAMO SHOULD I WEAR, WHAT’S THE BEST CAMO CLOTHING FOR THIS TRIP?
We are often asking ourselves What camo should I wear ?, What’s the best camo clothing for this trip? What should I bring with me? Layering and dressing for the weather is almost an art-form in itself, let me start with this: it may sound funny but when you look good , you feel good and when you feel good, you perform good. That being said the most important thing you can do for your hunting success is to spend more time in the field and in order to do that you need to be comfortable. I have spent many years trying different ways to stay comfortable and have tried all the latest and greatest the outdoor industry could come up with and I have basically made myself a chart for layering so I know how to dress and keep myself comfortable and be able to adjust on the fly. Now I use Sitka gear (because that’s what works for me) and this is not a sales pitch for Sitka but for the sake of examples I will be using their components you can adjust your chart accordingly . It would be nice if we could all afford all the specialized pieces and have new sets of fresh camo for each day of hunting but I do the best I can with what I got.
Glassing in Kelvin Hoody
Spot and Stalk Hunts
Temp Range
70-110 deg
60-70
50-60
40-50
30-40
20-30
0-20
Rain
wind
Ascent Light pants
x
x
x
Ascent Light shirt
x
x
Merino base layer top
x
x
x
x
x
x
Merino base layer bottom
x
x
x
x
Mid weight base layer pant
x
Mid weight base layer Zip T
x
Heavy weight Bottom
x
Heavy Weight Top
x
x
x
Mountain Pants
x
x
x
x
Kelvin Light hoody
x
x
Mountain vest
x
x
x
x
Traverse Jacket
x
Storm front jacket/pants
x
Sitting/ tree stand hunting
Temp Range
70-110 deg
60-70
50-60
40-50
30-40
20-30
0-20
Rain
wind
Ascent Light pants
x
x
x
Ascent Light shirt
x
x
x
Merino base layer top
x
x
x
x
x
x
Merion base layer bottom
x
x
x
x
x
Mid weight base layer pant
x
x
Mid weight base layer Zip T
x
x
Heavy weight Bottom
x
x
x
Heavy Weight Top
x
x
x
Stratus Pants
x
x
x
x
x
Stratus Vest
x
x
x
x
Down Pour jacket
x
x
Celsius Jacket
x
x
x
SPOT AND STALK HUNTS BEST CAMO CLOTHING
I’m going to start with the 50-60 degree range because that’s where the layering starts for me I like to use merino close to my skin its very comfortable and regulates body temp well, when I sweat I’m less stinky then when I wear a synthetic next to my skin and plus it breathes well. I also prefer merino because there is little to no “shine” a lot of synthetic cloths although very technical and perform well as a protection garment tend to reflect light that game will pick up on so when I go on a stalk I almost always strip down to my merino top. Most of the time in this temp range the LS ascent shirt stays in my pack I wear it in the early morning for that extra warmth or as an additional wind break but where it comes in the handiest is late in the day when its the hottest and I have been wearing the merino all day I switch into a fresh shirt if I need to.
40-50 Now I introduce the merino bottoms and the mid weight Zip T top, I also have switched to mountain pants and started packing a mountain vest. While hiking around I usually lose the vest and the Zip T get to my morning glassing spots let my body cool down and most of the sweat evaporate then put them back on. However If its windy I may hike with the vest on or if the hike is light I may wear the Core Mid weight Zip T on the hike in. Again while I’m on a stalk I generate so much heat that being cold is never really and issue however let me caution you make sure to take your pack with you on a stalk and have the vest etc. in there because many times stalk go from intensive hiking and maneuvering into position to waiting hours in the cold.
30-40 this is that tricky zone because its starting to get pretty darn cold but you can still get very hot while hiking and stalking. I switch from the mid-weight Zip T to the Core Heavy Weight Zip T and I Introduce the Kelvin Light Hoody to the mix. Again I sound like a broken record but you see the pattern here strip down for times of high activity suit up for low activity
20-30 its fricken cold I’m generally hiking in without the jacket I may wear the vest and depending how far I need to go sometimes I will still lose the vest for the hike. While stalking I typically will wear the vest just so I don’t have go back and forth too many times wasting time or cause unnecessary movement.
0-20 I shouldn’t be out here but the bucks are rutting hard and the cold has them up on their feet. I start packing around the traverse jacket with me and when I’m stationary I will keep the vest on underneath my jacket, while moving I will wear the vest and lose the jacket. I have also put on the heavy weight bottoms and top over my merinos .
For wind and rain between 50- 110 I always pack the storm front jacket 50 degrees and colder the pants go in there too. I will also use this jacket for its wind breaking capabilities to go over whatever else I’m wearing nothing worst then getting pounded by the wind high up on a ridge top. What camo should i wear, best camo clothing
TREESTAND HUNTING OR STATIONARY AMBUSH HUNTING BEST CAMO CLOTHING
Stand hunting its pretty much the same concept when I hike into my stand in the morning I shed all the heavy stuff and put it on after I get there. One trick I learned is to bring a small wash cloth (dry) in a zip lock bag which I use to towel off any sweat then I put the sweaty towel back in my bag spray down and put my layers on best camo clothing
For the early season I just use my Ascent pants they work well for those early hunts and it saves me some money not having to own separate sets. its not till we get to the colder weather that I need the specialized whitetail gear that is designed to be quiet and to keep you comfortable while sitting for long periods.
There is far less having to layer up and layer down while you are in the stand, but you do have the ability to adjust according to your comfort level. Again in preservation of my wallet and because hunting out of a treestand in very cold weather only makes up a small portion of my hunting, see I hunt all over the country for all different species, in different terrains and climates so I need my gear to be versatile and cover me across the spectrum. So instead of having some of the really nice cold weather bibs that sitka makes I compensate with layering which sometimes is a bit restrictive and cumbersome but it does the job. What camo should i wear, best camo clothingest camo clothing
Cold morning in Montana
Monday Nov 12, 2018
Monday Nov 12, 2018
Shooting The Shit With Josh Corbin "The Antler Trader" 9.69
Josh and I talk about hunting out of state, scouting, and just having a good time in the field.
Monday Nov 05, 2018
Monday Nov 05, 2018
Choke tubes what you should know with Shane Carlson 9.68
Most ammo and choke combinations will pattern differently. Using a Performance Choke Tube is a great place to start, but don't forget to go to the range and pattern your shotgun for the load and choke you intend to use. Changes in loads or chokes will change your patterns. Shane Carlson goes over with us how to choose the right set up for your scatter gun..
Check out Carlson Choke tubes http://www.choketube.com/
Monday Oct 29, 2018
Monday Oct 29, 2018
Legion OST Podcast Bonus Episode
I got invited on The Legion OST Podcast from my friend Andy Moeckel to shoot the shit a bit.. Andy said it was a good podcast I think I sound like a douchebag everytime I talk about myself. Anyway check it out and check out Andy's Podcast Legion OST
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Monday Oct 22, 2018
Monday Oct 22, 2018
Marc Smith Campfire Stories 9.67
Marc shares with us some memorable hunts that helped shape him into the hunter he is to
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Monday Oct 15, 2018
Monday Oct 15, 2018
Debunking the FOC Myth with Tim Gillingham 9.66
So I have been dabbling around with FOC and EFOC for the past few months and i have done quite a bit of research and testing. I have come to the conclusion that I really dont have a conclusion :) so i reached out to my good Friend Tim Gilligham and asked him his opinion and experience. Listen to what he has to say about FOC and EFOC. I for one have always been a happy medium kinda of guy and it has always worked really well for me.
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Tuesday Oct 09, 2018
Tuesday Oct 09, 2018
Aron Snyder Podcast Episode 9.65
Aron Snyder's official title is President/CEO at Kifaru international and Host of the Kifarucast podcast,.
Aron Snyder spends up to 150 days a year on the mountain. Hes a killer but what I like about him most is he is real in a world of Fake a$$ people he is refreshingly honest.
Friday Oct 05, 2018
Friday Oct 05, 2018
How to Hunt Javelina with The Javelina Magnet Shane Edgar 9.64
Javelina Hunting In Arizona:
[caption id="attachment_2402" align="alignleft" width="300"] Long Bow Javelina Hunting in Arizona[/caption]
The Basics of Hunting Javelina-
Javelina Hunting In Arizona Can be some of the most fun spot and stalk hunting in the country and it can also be a exercise in futility. Javelina although plentiful throughout Arizona can be very tough to find. Javelina Hunting In Arizona should begin with locating good Javelina habitat, much like deer and most other desert dwelling game species, Javelina need food, cover, and water. Concentrating your efforts around permanent water sources, thick bedding cover, and hill sides with succulents and tubers will prove to hold more javelina. Look for vantage points the will offer you a good view of the habitat that javelina occupy. I don't hunt Arizona desert without 15x56 swarovski binoculars mounted on a tripod i would suggest buy the best optic you can afford and get a good solid tripod to give you a super stable platform to glass from. Slowly and methodically pick the hill side apart looking for the outline of what could possibly be a javelina. Often the grass is tall and they are low to the ground so it can be very difficult to spot them, so if you see something that looks like a javelina stare at it long enough it may start moving and confirm your suspicion.
[caption id="attachment_2400" align="alignright" width="300"] Archery Javelina Hunting in Arizona[/caption]
The Stalk: -
Once you have found a herd of Javelina watch how they are feeding and in which direction they are feeding to. Choose a line to stalk that intersects where they are going to and keeps you down wind of them. Javelina don't have great eyesight and they often make a lot of noise which can help mask your noise. However, they have excellent noses and don't have much tolerance for human scent if they catch a whiff they are usually gone! make your approach swift until you get to the 150 yard mark and they slowly and quietly begin slipping in,constantly stopping and glassing your approach. Often there will be javelina scattered across the hill side that you did not see originally. once you have spotted them close the distance to your comfort zone and wait util your shot presents itself.
If you get busted-
[caption id="attachment_2396" align="alignleft" width="300"] Javelina with a bow[/caption]
If your stalk is blown often the Javelina will begin to make a "woofing" sound and they run off, you may be able to "woof" back at them to get them to stop running and make a shot. Often woofing can even call other that weren't close when you got busted to come in your direction. Predator calls or javelina in distress calls work well in this situation as well. Javelina are very herd-centric animals so they will often come to the rescue of one of their own in trouble. after you have blow them out begin whaling on your distress call 6 out of 10 times they may come back running in for a fight .
Good luck out there! Be safe and have fun.... here is one of our Javelina hunts filmed
Javelina Hunting In Arizona with Days in The Wild Outfitters offers Javelina hunts in all three seasons Archery, Hand Gun/Archery/Muzzle loader (HAM hunt) and Rifle seasons. Our hunts are typically 3 day guided only or Fully Outfitted Hunts but we can add days if needed. We have 100% shot opportunity on these hunts in all seasons. We specialize in tradition archery hunts slipping our clients often within 10 yards of their target. a 3 day spot and stalk guided only hunt is $1200 and Fully outfitted is $1900. Tag are easy to draw and every year there are left over tags that are first come first served in the units we hunt.
Here are a few Javelina hunting vdeos we have done
Shane Recruve
Me Shane and Willi
Tuesday Oct 02, 2018
Tuesday Oct 02, 2018
Randy Ulmer, Marc Smith, Charles Whitwam and John Stallone Round table 9.63
We discuss some of BS that divides us in the Hunting Community, we discuss the Guided vs Un-guided debate... plus more.. its a good conversation i think everyone should be having.
Friday Sep 28, 2018
Friday Sep 28, 2018
John Lusk Broadhead performance testing 9.62
John Lusk of Lusk Archery adventures and I discuss the best broadheads on market and the broadhead testing John Lusk has been performing on his youtube channel. Its the most comprehensive Broadhead review ever done in my opinion even more so then mine.
Broadheads are a tricky subject becuase a lot of it has to do with the needs of the hunter so finding one head to do everything sometimes can be difficult. John and I discuss the some of the fustrations of archery hunting.
John Lusk's Broadhead review click here