Manufacturers Spotlight
Buck Forage Oats The Harvest Plot
By Denny Quaiff
When the summer starts to wind down, our hunt club schedules Labor Day weekend to plant fall food plots. Planning Buck Forage Oats has been our mainstay to attract whitetails to these sites, and we continue to see real results. This specialized variety of oats was developed for deer food plots. We have found that Buck Forage Oats will withstand heavy browsing and stay green for long periods of time. These plots provide a good food source throughout hunting season and into the cold winter months. The seed comes in 50-pound bags, and our best results have come from planting 100 pounds per acre.
Buck Forage Oats is at the top of our list when deciding what to plant in our food plots to put deer in front of the gun. Visit their website at www.buckforge.com and learn more about how this “Harvest Plot” can benefit your hunting experience when deer season opens in the fall!
Gamehide Elimitick AeroFlex Hoodie
By Bruce Ingram
On the day my Gamehide Elimitick AeroFlex Hoodie arrived, I was preparing to hunt spring gobblers in West Virginia. The day was forecast to be warm and damp, which meant the mosquitoes and ticks would be active. Knowing that the Elimitick line has been treated with Insect Shield permethrin insect repellent (which remains effective for 70 washings—basically the life of the garment), I put the hoodie on while dressing for the day.
The turkeys didn’t cooperate that day, and though the mosquitoes were buzzing near me, none of them landed. And, as is always the case with Elimitick clothing, no ticks were on me when I arrived back home.
Of course, the AeroFlex Hoodie boasts other charms as well. The 4-way stretch fabric is quick-drying and highly breathable—a nice feature given that I had to walk three-quarters of a mile from my truck to the top of a mountain. Another feature I really like is the built-in facemask. The ½ zip design was also nice to have as I was walking down the mountain at the end of the hunt. For more information: www.gamehide.com
VastFire Lights
By Chuck Nease
There are many new innovations every year to improve our outdoor activities and make them safer. VastFire is a company that specializes in LED flashlights, headlamps, and outdoor lighting solutions. A dependable light for hunting, tracking, and safety can be a life saver. VastFire lights have the ability to change colors from white to red or green—great for safely entering or leaving your stand without alarming game.
Their models offer high lumens, zoom options, and waterproof, rechargeable features. Hunting lights come with adjustable pressure switches and quick mounts for coyote and hog hunting. A dependable, do-everything light that is easy on the billfold.
Check them out at your favorite sporting goods dealer or online store. Stay safe and have a great hunting season.
Revic BLR10b: Simplify Your Shot
By Andrea Bogard
As a hunter, I believe good glass is one of the key pillars to success in the field. If you can’t see it, you can’t shoot it. This covers tools from rangefinders and binos to scopes. The Revic Optics Acura BLR10b rangefinding binocular checks several very important boxes when it comes to achieving that success in the field.
Revic touts the axiom “Simplify Your Shot” when advertising the Acura. This is a multi-faceted directive that covers ground from ergonomics to functionality. Let’s take a look!
The Acura BLR10b is one of the smallest 10x42 combo options on the market today. Its compact size is in direct contrast to its robust features. Not only does it offer great clarity as a traditional binocular, but it also has a high-performance ballistic rangefinder and integrated ballistic calculator.
A note here about Revic ballistic products: they true their ballistic data. I have spent time with their standard ballistic rangefinders as well as select optics. The data provided is not an esoteric extrapolation, but rather foundationally proven information that can be employed with confidence.
The controls on the BLR10b are clean, simple, and easy to use, with an equally intuitive menu. The buttons are compatible with cold hands and gloves, allowing for quick and easy use in the field under diverse conditions.
With smaller hands, I found the compact profile of the BLR10b allows for a comfortable and accessible user experience. It weighs in at 2 lbs. 2.7 oz.
One interesting feature I discovered was the rangefinder feature could lock in range readings closer than comparable models on the market. Additionally, the BLR10b demonstrated great consistency with quick and accurate target reads.
The controls are simple, intuitive, and clearly labeled. The menu is easy to navigate and flows smoothly.
For more information on the Revic Optics Acura BLR10b, check out: https://www.revicoptics.com/acura-blr10b