Month: November 2015

The old adage says to buy as much rifle scope as you can afford, but unless you’re going on a once-in-a-lifetime big game hunt, you probably don’t need a scope that costs thousands of dollars. […]

“There’s a lot of other action cams out there, but they’re not GoPro,” said Lea Benoit, manager at Bowie Outfitters in Baton Rouge. “The GoPro is what changed the game and made every single person a film producer. It’s got the best crystal clear image, it’s the most durable of all the cameras and it’s the one that started the revolution.” […]

Drake clothing has long been popular with hunters, but Lindsey Simmons Robert at Simmons’ Sporting Goods in Bastrop said some items — like the MST Eqwader Quarter-Zip — are also being worn for their looks alone. […]

There’s nothing more frustrating than having your skinning knife go dull before you’re done with your deer or hog, and having to stop and sharpen it up to finish the job. […]

Yeti is bringing its legendary ability to keep things cold to the soft-sided cooler market — perfect for picnics, the beach or anywhere you don’t want to lug around a big, rigid ice chest. […]

It’s taken a while to perfect, but Lea Benoit at Bowie Outfitters in Baton Rouge said Savage’s is really the first successful version of a 17HMR semi-automatic. […]

The reason why these waders are flying off the shelves at Simmons’ Sporting Goods in Bastrop is because they’re so lightweight, according to owner Lindsey Simmons Robert. […]

This is a great new product that combines a swivel top hunting bucket with a mini-washing machine. The trick is a small PVC pipe inside that attaches to your garden hose, and creates a swirling action in the bucket perfect for cleaning fish fillets, ducks, doves and more. […]