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The Do's and Don'ts of Digiscoping
The Do's and Don'ts of Digiscoping
Hunters have come a long way from crude paintings on the walls of their caves that told the story of a hunts success. The modern hunter now has a plethora... Read more...
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Take the Time to Range
By: Jake Rush, Outdoorsmans Store Manager As I watched my arrow sail over the back of the biggest deer I may ever have had the chance of laying my hands... Read more...
Challenge Accepted
Challenge Accepted
  By: Jake Rush, Outdoorsmans Store Manager. The worst part of any hunt, whether successful or not, is the day after it comes to an end. If it was a... Read more...
Worth the Wait: Swarovski BTX Dual Eyepiece
Worth the Wait: Swarovski BTX Dual Eyepiece
It’s rare when the hype of a new product is overshadowed by the actual performance of that product. The Swarovski BTX is one product that has far surpassed the hype... Read more...
Checking it Twice
Checking it Twice
Written By: Jake Rush - Store Manager “Did you bring the…” These dreaded words will inevitably be muttered on every hunt this coming fall! Whether you are packing to go deep into the... Read more...
Expected vs. Perceived
Expected vs. Perceived
  We have all had an experience in our lives where reality didn’t meet our expectation, from online dating to online shopping there is a chance what you encounter is... Read more...
FIND MORE GAME WITH 15X BINOCULARS
FIND MORE GAME WITH 15X BINOCULARS
    The guys at Outdoorsmans get asked a variety of optics questions from week to week.  Over the years, there are a few questions they get asked repeatedly.  People... Read more...
A TAG WORTH WAITING FOR
A TAG WORTH WAITING FOR
      Some hunters may tell you that the only way to kill a big bull is to spend a lot of money. That is not true. There is... Read more...
Worth the Weight
Worth the Weight
We get calls here in the shop on a daily basis asking about spotting scopes and what makes one better than another, or why should they get this scope over... Read more...
Stick and String Speed Goats
Stick and String Speed Goats
Antelope hunting is one of those things almost anyone can do, even if they are on a tight budget. Steve Fernandez from Colorado spends much of his fall guiding elk... Read more...
Glassing: Sitting vs Standing
Glassing: Sitting vs Standing
Many people ask this question with regards to what size tripod legs/base they intend to order, so I am going to give you my personal thoughts on Sitting vs Standing.  You... Read more...
Why Mount Your Binoculars to a Tripod?
Why Mount Your Binoculars to a Tripod?
 It's pretty much a given, if you purchase a spotting scope you are going to use it on a tripod.  It doesn't matter if you are from New York, Wyoming... Read more...
DO YOU REALLY NEED A TRIPOD?
DO YOU REALLY NEED A TRIPOD?
If you spend much time hunting in the backcountry, you know that when you are packing a backpack, every ounce counts. I have been known to cut off the end... Read more...
Glassing in low density deer & elk areas.
Glassing in low density deer & elk areas.
  Once you have your quality binoculars, spotting scope and tripod, many just assume they are going to find game.  Although the statement, "you will find more game with your optics... Read more...
Is Bigger Glass always better?
Is Bigger Glass always better?
"I want BIGGER binoculars, so I can look FARTHER!" While this is the newest craze among many hunters and guides in the Southwest, bigger ‪optics‬ or binoculars are not always the right... Read more...