VORTEX Spitfire HD Gen II Review by Jason Brooks Earlier this week Vortex announced it’s new 2021 line-up. It includes a pair of red-dot prism scopes designed for the 5.56mm cartridge. Based on the popular SPITFIRE line the HD GEN II comes in two models, a 3x and a 5x. When looking through the scope […]
A Few Helpful Tips to Successful Dove Hunting by Jason Brooks While loading the shotguns into the truck last week my neighbor asked an inquisitive question, “What are you guys going hunting for?” A one-word reply, “Doves” set him into a tizzy of excitement. Turns out he loves to dove hunt and immediately wanted to […]
.410 for Turkey? Yes! By Jason Brooks It seems that each year a new caliber of rifle comes out for the big game hunter. Either a far and flat shooting magnum or a light-recoil tack driver. But for bird hunters there hasn’t been a change in shotgun gauges in probably a hundred years. However, when […]
Tip’s for Turkey’s! by Jason Brooks Turkey seasons are about to embark in the Pacific Northwest with a few western states already underway. Preparing now for the early part of the season will help lead to success. Here are few things to consider before you head out to the turkey woods this spring. Pattern your […]
Proper Fish Care by Jason Brooks After years of fishing all over the Northwest, from local ponds to remote fly-in camps, I have learned that you must take care of your fish the proper way to be able to enjoy it for months afterwards. Bleeding the fish by cutting the gills is just the first step […]
Why You Should Hunt with a Muzzleloader By Jason Brooks Looking for extended seasons, liberal bag limits, or a new challenge? Then put down the long range rifle and pick up a muzzleloader. Recently a good friend of mine began asking me about hunting with a muzzleloader, something I have been doing for years now. […]
by Jason Brooks With Oregon’s rifle deer opener coming up this weekend and Washington’s modern firearm season just weeks away it is time to go deer hunting! But before you grab the blaze orange vest and sling your rifle over your shoulder there are few things you can do to become a better deer hunter […]
Turn Your Rifle into a “Tack Driver” by Jason Brooks We all dream of a “tack driving” rifle that pierces the bullseye at long distances with regularity. When it comes to rifles there are some things we can do to increase their accuracy. Here are some starters on building yourself an accurate rifle. New Barrel. […]
Let’s Go Bottom Fishing! By Jason Brooks With upcoming halibut day’s ahead, it is time to go out and get some white fleshed meat for the freezer before the salmon arrive! In the next few weeks there are a few select days to catch halibut but other bottom fish that are just as tasty are […]
Spring Turkey Hunting Tips by Jason Brooks With Turkey season upon us it is time to put on some camo, lace up the boots and of course don’t forget the bug repellant. Turkey hunting is our first chance to get out and hunt with the springtime seasons which is why it is becoming such a […]
