’m not here to convince you which hunting system is best. If you’re doing it safely, that’s all that matters to me. For me, however, safety means a tree saddle rather than a climber or hang-on stand. That’s not to say those methods are unsafe, as plenty of hunters use them successfully, but they just aren’t my cup of tea.

This weeks Hunter Spotlight Series takes us to none other than Virginia the home of Equalized Outdoors Name: Dontae M. Thorne Hometown: Ettrick, Virginia Currently Residing: Richmond, Virginia Going fishing with Dontae! How long have you been hunting? "I didn’t grow up with the same kind of hunting background that a lot of people in the outdoor industry did. My journey into hunting came later, which is actually one of the reasons I’m so passionate about bringing other people

This week's Hunter Spotlight Series brings us to Texas...where we learn about Steven and his love for BOTH hunting and fishing. By Cliff Cadet | Equalized Outdoors Newsroom Name: Steven Ford Hometown: Marksville, LA Currently Residing: Garland TX Steven posing with a hog harvest. Steven with a big catch! We've been stalking you...I mean following you on social media and see that you enjoy hunting AND fishing. Which do you enjoy doing more? "I can’t pick one over the other. I

After what seems like one of the longest Julys in recent memory, August is finally here. The NFL preseason begins in August, and for us as hunters, many of us are in our own versions of outdoor training camps, if you will. That also means one final thing. Testing time is almost over. It’s almost time to see if our work is going to pay off in the field. For me, that means my Mathews ARC 34 is now in its final form. Those stock

The week's Hunter Spotlight Series sheds a little light on how a grandfather's influence inspired his grandson's love of the outdoors.

Hunting became more than a hobby—it became a way for me to provide clean, responsibly sourced meat that I know I can eat. Processing my own game also gives me a better understanding of what I'm putting into my body.

Any recommendations for bowhunters just starting out? "Get set up professionally...to a bow that fits your needs and current physical capabilities. Once getting said bow, shoot the hell out of it before upgrading everything hoping you shoot better. "Learn to appreciate shooting paper/3D for score. It's a necessary task and we owe it to the animals we hunt to be the best shooters we can be."

This week's spotlight focuses on a veteran and avid bowhunter.

By: Justin "MrJayCam" Campbell | Equalized Outdoors The view from the bottom At this time of year, with most seasons now over, it’s easy to drift into a state of reflection. Some of us began the season with specific goals, and some of us achieved them. The reality is, regardless of what you see on social media, there is also a segment among us that did not—and that is okay too. We live in a society full of highlight reels, grip-and-grins, and what feels like an endless carous