It happens towards the end of every season. Temperatures, whitetail sightings, and hopes start to plummet. For diehard hunters, the season starts to take its toll both physically and mentally. This is especially true for those that have swung and missed on any deer harvests.  I recently thought intently about this on the last day of the regular Texas deer … Read More

“I swear that buck was 20-inches wide if he was an inch”. We’ve all heard it. Heck, most of us have probably retorted this and similar statements ourselves. Such “field reports” are one of the things that make fireside chats and internet hunting threads great. From the days of bright flannel hunting shirts to today’s gadget-heavy field exploits, sharing the … Read More

With Thanksgiving in the rear-view mirror, the holiday whirlwind has begun – and with that comes the inherent onslaught of shopping. If you’re seeking gifts for the outdoorsman in your life, there are many choices these days. There are more hunting and outdoor products than you can shake a stick at. More than ever though, it can be hard to … Read More

The migratory flight of raptors at the Florida Keys Hawkwatch has been studied since 1989. In recent years, the hawkwatch has been deemed The Peregrine Falcon Migration Capital of the World. Last year, they counted 3,792 Peregrine Falcons and a total of 19,656 raptors. At the Florida Keys Hawkwatch, you can expect to see large numbers of migratory Osprey, Broad-winged … Read More

Tightwad; Cheapskate; I’ve been called these and much worse when it comes to my spending habits. When it comes to hunting, optics are a must and they come in many different styles, magnification, field of view, durability; and price. In most cases, you get what you pay for, and higher-end optics definitely have their place. In fact, I recommend that … Read More

I’ve often said that scouting is hunting – and it should be treated as such. The same goes for digiscoping. Whether bearing a weapon or not, it can go a long way toward locating a good buck and learning how he uses your hunting grounds.  Digiscoping is done outdoors, and for success, you have to physically navigate the landscape and … Read More

Day packs and field bags; As hunters, we all have one, if not both. Deer hunters typically carry one or the other to the blind or tree stand. Inside of them, you will find a plethora of items, including calls, knives, flashlights – and often an array of hunting gizmos we likely never pull out. Dedicated off-season scouting trips are … Read More

Like many hunters, I enjoy much more than harvesting animals. As trite as it’s sounds, I like viewing sunrises, sunsets, and everything in between. Especially wildlife. That means many hours without even pulling a trigger or releasing an arrow. While the whitetail offseason means an abrupt end to sitting in a blind or stand, I still find excuses to get … Read More

Skoped Industries Holiday Gift Guide   Searching for the PERFECT gift for that special someone? Skoped Industries has you covered! Check out the best gifts for this Holiday Season.  Phone Skope Smartphone Digiscoping The Phone Skope makes a great gift for any outdoorsman, birder or nature enthusiast. The intuitive two-piece design will allow the user to capture high-quality pictures and … Read More

Phone batteries have come a long way in the last few years. It has become one of the top things to consider when looking at a new smartphone. It is also a highlighted selling point for phone manufacturers when they are introducing a new model of smartphone. In our experience Phone Skoping throughout the years, we have seen the batteries … Read More