“base camp”

The Winnebago Spyder is a towable toy-hauler camper sportsmen will immediately recognize as “base-camp” worthy. With a host of creature comforts and other features hunters should find handy, it merits a detailed look-see.

Starting with a clean slate, design engineers at Yamaha have developed a unit that is more compact than its bigger brother, the Viking, but nonetheless delivers what many sportsmen require. The two-seater Wolverine R-Spec is rugged, powerful and accommodates off-road enthusiasts who enjoy performance, and meets the needs of hunters who demand utility and prowess to work a food plot or set up base camp. It’s made to work in rough terrain.

Scent Crusher has recently introduced a brand-new line of products termed the Halo Series, designed to take scent control to the next level.

Several leopards visit the baits, but none has committed to feeding--yet.

Take our word for it: After using and perhaps abusing all four of these items, we’re sure many hunters would appreciate such gifts, not only when opening the package, but for a long time to come.

Zebra hindquarter makes the best leopard bait, according to PH Jamy Traut.

The night before opening day is too late to learn that you’re missing tent poles or the moths ate holes in your sleeping bags. And opening day is too late to learn you've picked a game unit with more hunters than game. Best do a test-run.

Whether you want to conserve calories or “stay with the game” overnight, sometimes it makes sense to bivouac in the backcountry. Before you do so, it pays to carefully consider options for shelter, water, food and more.

Don’t put your hunt or health at risk by drinking contaminated water. Here are eight ways to purify water in various wilderness situations.