As we transition from winter, keep in mind that spring is right around the corner and with it comes one of our most highly anticipated times of the entire year: spring turkey season. Here are a few key tips for success with that big tom gobbler this year.

Camouflaging your hands is critical for success with sharp-eyed spring birds, but it’s even more important to maintain a solid grip on your equipment while easily and safely operating the trigger or arrow release. Having the right gear is a key part of any successful hunt.

Start the season with the Sneaky Pete, for those mild conditions where concealment and dexterity are key factors. This half-finger glove has a second skin fit for precise control, with a synthetic leather palm for hand protection. This available in one of the best camouflage patterns in the world—Mossy Oak Bottomland—as well as Marsh Camo.

And when you need a functional base layer for versatility to beat the cold in changing conditions or the day calls for a lightweight concealment option, Monkey Hands is your glove. This one has second skin fit and brushed interior finish for added warmth to work well as a base glove and non-slip silicone palms for superior grip when worn on its own. There are slit openings in the index finger and thumb for added dexterity when you need it the most. And it’s also available in Mossy Oak Bottomland as well as Marsh Camo and standard black. Read more

High fences, canned shoots, and Frankendeer have no place in Fair Chase hunting. 

There has always been more to hunting than killing. Hunting is skill, tradition, conservation, and ethics. It’s pulling on frozen boots at dawn above the treeline. It’s feeling the wind shift on the nape of your neck and watching the herd disappear into the next county. It’s enjoying a pack of Gummi Bears with a grandchild around a warming fire. And, on occasion, hunting does mean killing.

As different hunting practices and modern technology intersect with tradition, the very definition of hunting is challenged, forcing hunters to confront difficult questions about Fair Chase, wildlife management, and the public perception of our beloved pastime.

The Erosion of Fair Chase: Canned Shoots Read more

Alaska Dall Sheep, Brown/Grizzly, Black Bear, Caribou, Wolf Combo Hunt Sweepstake

10-day guided hunt at Alaska’s oldest hunting lodge the Perrins Rainy Pass Lodge est. 1937. Experience a combo hunt of a lifetime that includes Dall Sheep, Brown/Grizzly, Black Bear, Wolf and Caribou. The package provides guide service, lodging, transportation in the field, meals, and field preparation of trophies.

Enter at bit.ly/AKCombo.

Sheep opens August 10th and most the sheep are harvested the first 10 days of the season. The King and Red Salmon runs have both typically hit by now which brings a lot of new Brown/Grizzlies to the area. One of the few places in Alaska where the State allows you to harvest two Brown/Grizzly Bears per person and they’re open year-round. This is the Best time of year for Brown/Grizzly Bear. Experience this authentic wilderness hunt on horseback in the heart of the Alaska Mountain Range just West of Denali National Park. Exquisite meals, great accommodations and first class service.

INCLUDED

• • 10 day guided hunt August 9-18, 2027 (Number of days hunting each species is not guaranteed due to weather)
  • One guide per one hunter
  • Meals and lodging while at the lodge or camp
  • Field preparation of trophies and transportation of trophies back to Anchorage
  • Any and all state, federal or private land use fees

Learn more at bit.ly/AKCombo. Read more