kevin January 2nd, 2011
When the temps drop during the winter hunting months in Arkansas, a cup of hot coffee, a warm stove and a comfortable
recliner all sound pretty tempting. But, as we all know, big bucks and flying ducks aren’t taken while sitting in the living room. You have to be ready to hit the field in even the toughest conditions. After all, surviving the elements comfortably all starts with choosing the appropriate clothing for the conditions.
Because November through February in Arkansas brings such a varying array of weather — from cool 40 degree days to icy teen temperature mornings — nothing is more important than apparel that can handle a wide-range of extreme winter weather conditions. From insulated boots to lined-gloves and thermal headwear, lacking adequate attire can ruin a day of hunting all-together.
At the center of the winter weather wardrobe is, of course, the jacket. If you’re unable to keep you’re core warm and insulated, you can bet it won’t take long until you’re miserable and headed back to the house.
Whether bow hunting for late season bucks or wading in hip-high flooded timber for diving ducks, much emphasis needs to be put on finding apparel that is warm enough, and durable enough, to get you through the coldest temperatures of the season.
Enter the new Omni Heat Wader Widgeon Parka from Columbia. Come inside for the full Columbia Wader Widgeon Parka Review.
ducktape December 2nd, 2010
Last year our good friends at Killer Kallz sent us a few calls for promotion. At the time, I thought the duck calls I received were the best duck calls I had ever had the chance to hunt with. Well, I was wrong. 
I spoke with Jay down in Stuttgart last week and they have a new call series out called “The Southern Breeze.” I had him slide a single reed tone board in the call, and immediately, I knew I had found the best duck call I have ever heard.
I have owned several calls, from double reeds to singles, and from wooden to plastic to acrylic, I even have my other Killer Kallz on my lanyard, but this call will down right get nasty. From the very dirty comeback calls, right into a feed chuckle, to a double cluck, and on to a nasally quack, this call handles it all … and in sub freezing temperatures too. Oh by the way, just like the other Killer Kallz they make, it simply won’t stick. To top it off, at a mere 60 bucks, this call is absolutely perfect gift for any duck hunter in your family. It comes in a single or double reed, your choice.
Here is a bit of info from the Killer Kallz website about “The Southern Breeze”
…The Southern Breeze series calls will produce the loud ringing hail call down to the nasty whining whisper to set those ducks right down into the decoys…and with very little air…
As the saying goes, the proof is in the pudding. Check out our Arkansas Duck Hunting Photos to see the evidence. Join us in the Arkansas Duck Hunting Forum for a couple of other big announcements.
kevin November 24th, 2010
For hunters and fishermen, rising before the morning sun reaches the horizon is nothing out of the ordinary. The breaking dawn pursuit of monster bucks; the chilly
mornings calling in diving ducks; the early July morning casts for hungry largemouths — it’s what we as sportsmen live for.
But once a year, a day comes along where we rise and shine early not for the woods, but for a land much more unfamiliar than even the murkiest lake cove or thickest hidden holler. It’s called Black Friday, and it’s THE best time to get your hands on the most discounted hunting and fishing gear of the year — and the only time to actually have an excuse for holding your wife’s purse.
In the list below, you’ll find a compilation of 2010′s best day-after Thanksgiving deals from some of the top retailers in the outdoor industry. Every item listed will lead you to a savings of AT LEAST $50, and many discounts are even steeper.
Deals include:
- -$200 off Benelli Super Black Eagle Shotguns at Gander Mountain
- -$100 off Weatherby Vanguard Rifle (most popular calibers) with Scope and Hard Case at Cabelas
- -$250 off 24-gun Fire Safe at Dick’s Sporting Goods
- -$300 off Daiwa Spinning Reels at Bass Pro
From gun cabinets and shotguns to fishing reels and binoculars, take a few minutes to browse the list and see what you can stuff your stocking with this Christmas. Come inside the Arkansas Hunting Forum for the complete hand-selected list.
kevin May 31st, 2010
It wasn’t so long ago that the only hunts you’d ever see filmed were on your favorite Sunday morning hunting show. 
My how things have changed.
Thanks to the introduction of more compact and affordable home video equipment for the everyday Joe, and the ever-growing use of websites like YouTube which allow sportsmen to share their video hunting experiences online, the practice of filming wildlife hunts has exploded in popularity.
Today, tons of video camera accessories for compound bows have flooded the hunting market. Some tiny digital cameras made specifically for bows have started to creep onto shelves too. However, unless you like poor sound quality and grainy video, the most practical innovation is still in the form of bow camera mounts.
But that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement. Most mounts I’ve used for my compound bow are so heavy and bulky, it is distracting when aiming at a target, not to mention hard to hold a tight shot — even with a small, light weight camera attached.
However, there is a new bow camera mount on the market and it’s one of the best designs I’ve seen so far. It’s called the BowCamTreeCam, and it offers several advantages over other bow camera mounts.
Come inside the Arkansas Hunting Forum for the full BowCamTreeCam review.
ducktape April 9th, 2010
Alot of our visitors have asked, “What kind of choke do I need to use for turkey hunting in Arkansas?”. Well we will clear the air and give first hand experience on the choke, shells, and gun we will be using this year. Our good friends at killer kallz also make some of the best chokes on the market, more specifically designed to shoot today’s modern heavy turkey loads. 
Angle Porting is the name of the company, and they have been making chokes a lot longer than duck calls. We could discuss several more products they offer but for the sake of information we will stick to the Extreme Range Turkey Choke. I took several pictures while patterning this turkey choke, gun, and shells, but unfortunately I dropped the camera in the bar ditch right after I was done.
The gun I am using is a Remington 887 waterfowl edition, with 26 inch barrel, the Extreme Range Turkey Choke from Angle Porting, and the Federal Premium Mag Shok Hi Velocity Flitecontrol Turkey Loads, because as one review about the shells put it: “it kills everything: DEAD”.
Tests were done a couple weeks ago, temp was about 60 degrees, a light breeze out of the south at 2-3 mph, and it was 8:00 in the morning. We tried to keep it similar to a hunting situation except we were on a levee in a rice field. We patterned at 30, 40, and 50 yards, with only the 887 and the Fed Premium shells.
Read the rest of the review in the Arkansas Turkey Hunting Forum…
kevin November 11th, 2009
Christmas is just around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about what gift you’ll give the outdoor fanatic in your family. If his or her favorite spot in the world is a duck blind, take a close look at this list of top 5 gifts for waterfowl hunters.
Black Cloud Ammo - Black Cloud Ammo’s catch phrase is “they make it rain ducks.” Sure, ok, nice advertising. But
let’s look past all the marketing hyperbole and get to the real truth about Black Cloud. Plain and simple, they make it rain ducks. Seriously. Featuring extended range, superb knockdown power and superior pattern tightening technology, Black Clouds are THE shell to use this season.
Avery Boaters Dog Parka - Probably the only thing the hunter in your family likes more than limiting out on ducks is his/her trusty companion. Give them something they’ll both like with the Avery Dog Parka from Macks PW. Afterall, you’re not the only one that gets cold on those freezing late November mornings.
Drake Floating Gun Case - There are lots of gun cases on the market, many of which cost well over $100. Don’t pay
it. For $30.00, this Drake case is all you need and more to keep your shotgun safe and dry. It’s moisture-absorbing nylon denier material and outer pocket (for extra choke, calls, etc.) are a just a couple of it’s best features.
kevin November 6th, 2009
Christmas is just around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about what gift you’ll give the outdoor fanatic in your family. Over the next several days, we’ll bring you the low-down on the best hunting and fishing gear on the market, from comfortable camo boots to duck hunting decoys to fishing rods and reels. Today, let’s take a look at the best hunting/fishing field gear of 2009:
#1 - Nikon Action Binoculars - Super light-weight and featuring the clarity you come to expect from Nikon, the Nikon Action binoculars are owned by yours truly, and
I wouldn’t trade them for any other pair. Just a slight turn of the dial and these guys focus perfectly. No need to find “just the right spot” like your old pair of binoculars.
#2 - Bushnell BackTrack GPS - GPS devices are great for every hunter. However, many on the market are extremely difficult for hunters to operate, especially us older guys. But with the BackTrack, you simply mark your beginning location and navigate back whenever you’re ready – it’s that easy.
recliner all sound pretty tempting. But, as we all know, big bucks and flying ducks aren’t taken while sitting in the living room. You have to be ready to hit the field in even the toughest conditions. After all, surviving the elements comfortably all starts with choosing the appropriate clothing for the conditions.
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