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Must-Have Gear for a DIY Sheep Hunt

It’s not every day you draw a sheep tag, so when you do, you want to be ready. But what does “ready” look like? Here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll want to make sure you have when you go after a once-in-a-lifetime trophy.

Hardware: Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD Spotting Scope

If you’re looking at the performance requirements of a spotting scope as a system, such as image quality, ruggedness, ergonomics and weight, the SX-4 Pro Guide HD is an excellent choice.

First Look: Bullseye's Spotting Scope Camera

A spotting scope is essential hardware for locating and identifying game animals at extreme distances, but looking through a spotting scope for long durations can take a terrible strain on your eyes and neck. Bullseye Camera Systems by SME solves these problems with the all-new Bullseye Spotting Scope Camera.

First Look: Swarovski 17-40x56mm Compact Spotting Scopes

Swarovski has announced its new ATC and STC line of compact spotting scopes. With a removable half shell, these spotters can be used with or without a tripod.

Choosing the Best Optics Setup for Western Big-Game Hunting

An ideal optics setup for Western big-game hunting includes a binocular, spotting scope, rangefinder and riflescope. Here’s how to choose the best of each for your needs.  

Field Tested: Leupold BX-5 and SX-4

Associate Editor David Herman takes a pair of Leupold BX-5 Santiam binoculars and an SX-4 Pro Guide spotting scope afield to scout the Sonoran mountains.

Hardware: Tract Toric UHD 27-55x80

When put to the test, the new Toric UDH angled spotting scope delivered a bright, sharp, clear image with true colors, and its lenses successfully repelled dirt, oil and debris.

Why Small Game is the Key to Hunter Recruitment

Allowing someone to tag along while you chase squirrels or rabbits may be the simplest, most effective way to recruit new hunters.

First Look: Kowa TSN-99 Prominar Spotting Scopes

Kowa has introduced a new flagship line of spotting scopes: the TSN-99 Prominar Spotting Scope Series.

10 Tips for Hunting Public Land Bucks

While the word “public” conjures visions of overcrowded parking lots and sparse game, those of us hunting public land this fall actually have millions of acres to roam. Do your research, and use this 10-point plan to take advantage of the bountiful public resource.

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