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The Best Camo Gear for Hunting

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Plenty of ink has been spilled and words have been uttered about what is vital to take on a hunting trip. That’s no surprise, considering the number of products available and all the places you can find them. Hunting gear can be found online, in department stores, and in specialty stores.

The hunting gear market is flooded with so many options that picking the right choice for you can be harder than it needs to be. So let’s discuss how you make decisions about the hunting gear you purchase and then look at some of the best options available . But first, let’s answer some common considerations when determining what gear to bring along on your hunting journey.

Think About What Works For You

You know yourself better than anyone else does. Think about the qualities you like or prefer in equipment, and search for products that fit those criteria. There is no point trying to fit your needs to accommodate what someone else likes. Find the gear that works best for you.

Why Buy Camo Gear?

Simply put, camouflage is essential to hunting. Ironically, the ultimate accessory for remaining unseen just happens to be everywhere you look these days. But it’s popularity is certainly merited. You will have the best luck against your target when you cannot be easily seen by your prey. Camo comes in a variety of patterns, allowing for numerous environments to be reflected on your hunting clothing. Oftentimes it is seasonal. You’ll find everything from camo shorts for warmer temps, to camo print jackets and coats, with patterns and colors representing the Alaskan winter or fall in Appalachia.

What Hunting Apparel Do I Pack?

Depending on where you are hunting and what type of game you are going after, your gear needs will change drastically. However, most hunters look for the best lightweight gear to lighten the load and alleviate additional stress on their bodies. Another aspect they look for is functionality. When your hunting gear can fulfill several purposes, it allows you to reduce the amount of equipment you need to bring. Durability is the final universal factor hunters consider when choosing hunting gear and apparel. You want gear that can withstand the often difficult rigors of the hunt. With these three characteristics in mind, let’s take a look at some gear that will improve your next hunt.

Top Hunting Gear Picks 

Browning Hells Canyon Speed Jacket

There’s no question that a good jacket is a hunting essential. Browning Hell’s Canyon Speed Backcountry-FM Gore Windstopper jacket hits all the essentials. It’s warm, durable, and lightweight. The outer shell is designed to be both wind and water-resistant, and the sleeves have elastic cuffs to help make sure the elements do not get to you. This jacket is designed for the wearer to be more mobile. Finally, its unique camo pattern sets it apart, making this a must-have hunting jacket.

Tactical Vest

A functional vest is another necessity when it comes to having a place to easily store and access many hunting accessories. Many vests can keep all of your essentials expertly positioned for when you need them most. They can be adjustable to fit several body types. There are three detachable sections: heavy duty belt with pouches, three-section pistol magazine/flashlight pouch, and a draw holster.

Waders

Waders are another great accessory to have, whether you’re cold water hunting or fishing. And Lacrosse Boots Wetlands Waders are a great choice. These waders feature a high-back design so you can venture further into the water than with other pairs. With both adjustable suspenders and a waist belt, these will fit nearly everyone. The durable design also helps protect your feet even when you can’t see your footing in muddy or fast-moving water.

Hunting Gear at GrabAGun

Each of these items on our list come with the three major characteristics you want: durability, functionality, and a lighter weight. Supplement these with a few other great products to optimize your next hunting trip.

Now that you know what you need for your next hunting adventure, you might be asking yourself where is the best place to find hunting apparel and equipment? In addition to offering a wide variety of firearms for sale, GrabAGun.com supplies hunters with all the gear they need for a successful hunt. From jackets, to carrying cases, to chairs; if there is gear you need, GrabAGun.com is ready to provide you with all of your hunting, fishing, camping, and firearm needs.

New Game & Trail Cameras of 2014

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Game Cameras of 2014

Have your game cameras and trail cameras been going missing? We now have a solution. Some feature smaller than average size reducing visibility helping to deter the growing theft of game cameras. There has also been advances in features that may provide the face of the thief, increasing the chances of recovery.

There are a large number of game cameras new for 2014 and a large many of them are smaller and even wireless. The following are a few with good potential to evade all but the sharpest eyes thieves.

Browning Strike Force and Dark Ops

Browning claims its Strike Force and Dark Ops Trail Cameras are the smallest game/trail cameras ever made, with a size of 2.4 × 3.8 × 4.3 inches. The small size provides a definite advantage in deterring thieves, as well as escaping the notice of sharp eyed game. They are powered by 6 AA batteries they are capable of capturing up to 10,000 images in a single set. The Strike Force/Dark Ops also supports SD cards up to 32GB, includes a silent image feature, and has the ability to record HD video with sound. The trigger speed is .67 second with a 2.1 second recovery time. Get these Browning trail cameras from GrabAGun for the best price today!

Minox DTC 700 Trail Camera

Minox has tailored the DTC 700 to best suit your needs. The Minox modular camera housing makes it incredibly easy to install the camera. The innovative feature is that the camera module can be quickly and easily removed from the protective housing. The REALTREE Camouflage coated housing can be permanently mounted at any desired location.

Game & Trail Cameras at GrabAGun

GrabAGun offers an variety of trail cameras. Visit our site and check out the fantastic savings on trail cameras, guns for sale, supplies for hunters, and much more! GrabAGun’s great prices and our willingness to locate any available firearm is part of the GrabAGun advantage. Give us a call. We will be happy to assist you.

Staying Warm on the Hunt

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Chemical hand warmers work great to help a hunter stay warm, but if you hunt a lot sooner or later you are likely to run out on the coldest day of the hunt. Through the years I have learned to be innovative with what I have when an hour or more out in the wilderness.

There is an alternative to chemical hand warmers that is reusable over and over again. If you have ever had a back ache you may have used heat to relieve the pain. Heating pads are okay but bulky and tend to slip for some areas of pain such as knees and between the shoulder blades. I searched the shelves in drug stores and retailers and found some alternatives that you heat in a microwave for my lower back pain and unlike a heating pad they were portable. I decided to try them in hunting season one frigid week at bear hunting camp utilizing a fellow hunters camper generator powered microwave.

Wrapped in flannel or a towel they hold heat for hours and are a great solution for cold weather hunting. Available in various sizes (depending upon where you shop) the smaller sizes are great to slip into pockets for hand warmers, just heat them up before leaving home or in the camp microwave if available.

If you have access to a microwave in camp, whole shelled corn or rice in a sock works for a couple hours worth of relief for sore muscles. For the average tube sock half-full start at 30 seconds and check. Add 15 seconds until you have the heat you desire for stiff & sore muscles. I don’t advise this for hand warmers as corn and rice provide a moist heat, which can ultimately cool you down. The moist heat sure feels good on sore muscles though. Be aware though, that corn and rice heated too long will burn!

Self wicking socks are unsurpassed in performance. Field tests indicate self wicking socks can stay dry as long as 3 days without changing. For those die hard hunters who refuse anything other than wool socks carry extras and change when sweating makes the feet cold. Just be sure to bring a Ziploc bag to store the ‘old stinkers’ in when you change.

Insulated coveralls can’t be beat for keeping the body warm. But let’s face it, sometimes things happen like a spill in the creek, or forgetting to ensure they still fit before packing for the trip. A trick this writer has used in such situations was wearing sweat pants under outer pants. This may require a larger size of pants but works well, and are comfortable if thermals make you itch. When sweat pants are bit more extra insulation than is needed, flannel pajama bottoms worn under pants are a more light weight alternative to sweat pants. Though these alternatives won’t match your coveralls performance, they aren’t a bad substitute in a pinch.

When the weather is frigid and the fur lined hat doesn’t keep your head and ears warm enough, slip a toboggan on before donning the hat.

Wilderness camp sometimes requires a little innovation when you forget to pack all the essentials or the unexpected happens. Use your imagination and take stock of what you have to use as a substitute and keep on hunting!

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Hunting Cameras

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As many unfortunate hunters have discovered, the theft of hunting cameras is on the rise. There are claims that night vision cameras infrared function will activate cell phone cameras alerting the thief to the presence of the trail camera. If this is accurate, there is little you can do to prevent the theft of trail cameras with infrared other than placement in little used areas.

GPS technology has yet to develop game cameras with a GPS locating feature. Perhaps in the near future the small GPS components of cell phones and newly released DSLR cameras will be adapted for use in hunting cameras. For smart phones that are GPS enabled you can download the free app Prey (before the phone goes missing), and for non-smart phones subscribe to the app Accu Tracker with a small monthly fee. If you have a Prey account when the phone goes missing, you simply log into your account to locate your missing smart phone. With Accu Tracker you log into the website to locate the missing phone. Hopefully these apps or others will be soon be of assistance to hunters whose trail cameras go missing.

Until the technology arrives for use in game cameras, the following hints can assist you in preventing theft and assisting in possible recovery.

  • Position long range night vision game cameras well away from commonly used trails and roads.
  • Camouflage game cameras, and don’t make the mistake of cutting brush for this purpose. Dead brush can be a dead giveaway to camera thieves. Some hunters use natural looking artificial plants that blend well into the foliage appropriate for the season. It will keep its color much longer than brush. Keep in mind, during the winter when the leaves fall bright greenery can be as much of an alert as dead natural brush. Use fall colored foliage in the fall, or place the camera in an area where natural foliage and brush help to screen it. If using placed material do not block the camera’s eye, field of vision or motion sensor with foliage.
  • If visual contact alone is the only means thieves have of locating your game cameras, keep in mind that the eye sees the nearest object best, placement where brush and trees are between paths, trails and the camera, will assist in making it ‘disappear’ into the landscape.
  • Shadows are fleeting, but can assist in hiding the camera. Some cameras are camouflaged, but if not placed on the appropriate tree will stick out like a sore thumb.
  • Mark all trail cameras in a means you can identify. It isn’t a bad idea to put your telephone number on the camera with the message to call (your number) if anyone tries to sell it.
  • There are trail cameras available that send the images to a website. This has double the benefits as you can see game in real time and it does the same with thieves. These are photos you can turn over to law enforcement to assist in capturing the thieves and are considered evidence. These models cost significantly more but are well worth the money if your cameras are being stolen as fast as you set them up.
  • Last but not least consider a game camera with password protection. It won’t prevent theft, but it will prevent anyone else from using the camera!

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Deer Hunting Tips

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Tips for Hunting Whitetail Deer

Deer hunting is one of the top hunting sports. With deer populations soaring many areas have increased bag limits and/or provide an extended season to allow for thinning of the deer population to provide better health for deer. GrabAGun online gun dealers has compiled a list of tips from successful deer hunters nationwide and are happy to provide the top 10 favorites.

1. Use effective scouting. Scouting can identify bedding areas, food sources, water holes, funnels, and deer trails. Gone are the days when scouting by foot or 4 wheelers were necessary. These means of scouting, while effective leave scent and spook deer. With today’s technology hunters can use game cameras, aerial photos and in some areas game maps are available.

2. Get the most out of game cameras. Set out mineral blocks or feed to bait your cameras locations. This maximizes your cameras potential to locate areas frequented by deer. Keep in mind your states hunting laws and don’t attempt to hunt game at cameras, baiting game is illegal in many states.

3. Hang treestands 20-ft. or higher, as you are more likely to be detected by sharp eyed deer at lower levels. At this height a deer has to look up to see you. This allows you to have some movement and get away with a little noise, and may make your scent less detectable. Better yet, use multiple treestands in several locations. Take wind direction into account for placement as well as the choice stand of the day. If you locate a stand on a frequently traveled trail for example, use the tree for shielding as an extra advantage. Exercise prudent precautions and wear a good quality safety harness when hunting from tree stands.

4. Avoid walking through direct areas where deer frequent. This will prevent introducing your scent to the area. Rake leaves, and trim branches in a planned path to and from the stand that avoid bedding areas and game trails and to prevent making noise as you travel to your tree stand.

5. Assure that you have a clear shot from your hunting stand or blind by trimming tree limbs. Use prudence, take away too much and the deer may avoid the area entirely. Use the branches below, along and slightly above your stand. It provides cover to break up your outline and helps to keep you hidden. Fresh cut cedar, spruce and pine can also help to mask your scent as well.

6. Many hunters swear by odor elimination, others hunt without it with successful results. If you don’t want to spray down on the hunt, use wind as your friend. If you stay downwind of deer they aren’t going to smell you. Be clean and perfume free by all means, but keep in mind many hunters have successful hunts without having to scrub up and spray as if you are a biological weapons manufacturer.

If you do find you have better results by utilizing scent eliminators, then by all means use it. Shower using scent-eliminating soap and shampoo. Use unscented laundry detergent on all hunting clothing and store them inside a sealed plastic bag. The odor-free group of hunters recommend while hunting to routinely spray down with a high quality odor eliminator, and not to forget your shoes!

7. Don’t forget to clean gear. If you store your gear in a garage, attic, basement or closet reeking of gas and grease, perfumes or other scents your gear can absorb the odor. Clean and air out equipment ahead of time. If bags can’t be laundered clean them with a scent eliminating soap and allow plenty of sunshine and air to clear the scents out. Spray with odor eliminators as necessary.

8. Practice makes perfect. There is no better tool to improve shooting accuracy than practice. Sights can break, fail and be bumped out of place. Learning to shoot deer hunting guns accurately minus the sights at various yardages is the best way to assure your aim.

9. In a perfect world you will have located your tree stand downwind of the deer. When the world isn’t perfect use the ancient trick of wetting a finger and holding it up to the wind to determine which direction it is blowing from, then get down wind of where you expect deer to approach from. A handy tool to have is a wind direction indicator, but lacking it taking note of the first to dry spot on a wet finger can accurately indicate the direction wind is blowing from and has worked well for many generations.

10. Don’t Smoke! Deer don’t smoke, and neither should you if you expect to tag a deer. Tobacco scent not only carries, it lingers. Many a soldier has met his death due to an enemy smelling burning tobacco. Deer have a much more sensitive sense of smell than enemy soldiers, so don’t smoke.

Make your hunt an enjoyable safe experience. Practice all hunting and firearm safety procedures, be aware of gun and tree stand safety, and inspect before and during the season for potential problems. Finally, be aware that though rare, deer can attack hunters, especially during the rut.

Inexperienced deer may allow a hunter to approach within 50-70 feet if the hunter appears non-threatening (no eye contact, slow movements, moving parallel rather than directly towards the deer), but the mature buck can and have been known to attack. Injuries can be life threatening or even fatal.

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