Scouting the countryside for game sign is an important part of successful hunting. Trail cameras are excellent tools for establishing nature’s routines in an areas populated by game. The Bushnell Bone Collector Trophy Cam has an eight megapixel camera, can last from six months to a year on eight AA batteries and is capable of […] Read more
Kim Quintin
Stories by Kim Quintin
Easier way to sharpen knives
A common problem for outdoor enthusiasts is the inability to maintain a respectable edge on their knives while on the trail. Work Sharp has introduced the Guided Field Sharpener to help address this problem. The tool is less than seven inches long, 1.5 inches wide, and one inch tall, which makes it a suitable size […] Read more
Timely action needed to catch poachers in the act
As a hunter and outdoor enthusiast, I have a negative opinion of poachers. I can only imagine the level of frustration experienced by producers who must regularly contend with land trespassers. They have my sincere sympathy. It is awkward that many hunting seasons coincide with harvest. Farmers are busy harvesting for long hours and ranchers […] Read more
Argo handles back country
In a congested market of all-terrain vehicles, the Argo is one of the most unique and versatile de-signs available to hunters and producers. When it comes to real world off-road capability, this vehicle can handle it all. Ontario Drive & Gear Ltd. built the first Argo in 1967. It is manufactured in New Hamburg, Ont. […] Read more
Handy app keeps hunters in the know
The world continues to move onto smartphones, and the iHunter app is one such advancement that has impressed me. The app, which is available for Android, Apple and BlackBerry cellphones, is an excellent tool that helps a hunter understand wildlife management zones and hunting seasons and navigate and manage waypoints. IHunter updates its data annually […] Read more
Lightweight flashlight impressive
A person can’t go wrong carrying a quality flashlight every day. I have been carrying the Foursevens Quark Tactical QTA flashlight for more than half a year and have been impressed. This flashlight is less than four inches long, weighs two ounces and uses a single AA battery. Its size and carry clip allow it […] Read more
Marlin 795 lightweight, inexpensive, ideal for beginners
The Marlin Model 795 is a semiautomatic rimfire rifle manufactured in the United States. It is chambered for .22 long rifle cartridges fed by a removable magazine. The nickel-plated stock magazine holds 10 shots. The firearm has an 18 inch barrel with a 1:16 rifling twist rate in either blued or stainless finishes, synthetic stock […] Read more
General purpose knife a well-rounded tool
The SOG Northwest Ranger is a fixed blade knife manufactured in Taiwan and sold out of the United States. It is nearly 10 inches long with a more than five inch clip-point blade of .15 inch thick AUS-8 stainless steel and weighs about six ounces. It comes with a textured handle made from black Kraton […] Read more
Bushnell Trophy XLT riflescope good quality for mid-range price
The Bushnell Trophy XLT is a line of entry level optics for crossbows, muzzleloaders, shotguns and rifles. The scopes come in a variety of magnifications ranging from 1-4 to 6-18 with objective lenses sized between 24 and 50 mm. A variety of reticle styles are also available, including standard crosshairs, circled crosshairs, ballistic drop, illuminated […] Read more
Bad Monkey does well in outdoor settings
A reader submitted a request to test and review the Bad Monkey Folding Modified Tanto manufactured by Southern Grind. Tanto style knives were designed to penetrate armour worn by warriors in medieval Japan. The Bad Monkey version of the tanto blade has a sharpened wedge where the tip meets the spine. Modern tanto blades can […] Read more
