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Single versus Double versus Hook, which is Better? Dual caliper versus single caliper versus hook, which is better, and what are the benefits of one compared to the other? Watch and learn as we share our best tips helping you learn what's the difference in index releases.Video TranscriptionHey guys, Ken here with North 40 Outfitters, Lead Archery Tech at our West Great Falls location. Today, I'm going to talk about index style releases. So, there's a couple of different styles that different companies make. This one here is probably the most popular. This is a TruFire Smoke Foldback. And this is a dual caliper, so that means both those jaws move at the same time. And then with this style of trigger that's on here as you pull the trigger, the jaws open. You let go, the jaws close. So, for a lot of beginners or just people who struggle...

Processing your own game is an enjoyable, practical, and cost-effective way to bring your hunt full circle. It gives you a feeling of satisfaction that you’ve been able to control every step of the process from; choosing your seasonings, to controlling the portions, to being certain that your meat -is your meat. And, not to mention, you are defiantly saving yourself the expense of sending your game to the butcher. (There are no extra costs here for add-ons like summer sausage or jerky.)   Depending on how long you plan on storing your game meat in the freezer, you will want to either vacuum seal it or wrap it in freezer paper. In this video, we explain the pros and cons of using vacuum sealing and freezer wrapping to package your meat for the short term or the long haul.   Video Transcription Freezer Paper for the...

Processing your own game is an enjoyable, practical, and cost-effective way to bring your hunt full circle. It gives you a feeling of satisfaction that you’ve been able to control every step of the process from; choosing your seasonings, to controlling the portions, to being certain that your meat -is your meat. And, not to mention, you are defiantly saving yourself the expense of sending your game to the butcher. (There are no extra costs here for add-ons like summer sausage or jerky.)   When making hamburger, summer sausage, bulk sausage, and snack sticks, at a minimum, you’ll need a grinder. In this video, we explain the tools and accessories, mixes, and kits you’ll need to get started.   Video Transcription Getting Started: Summer Sausage and Snack Sticks Here's what you need to get started making ham...

Processing your own game is an enjoyable, practical, and cost-effective way to bring your hunt full circle. It gives you a feeling of satisfaction that you’ve been able to control every step of the process from; choosing your seasonings, to controlling the portions, to being certain that your meat -is your meat. And, not to mention, you are defiantly saving yourself the expense of sending your game to the butcher. (There are no extra costs here for add-ons like summer sausage or jerky.)   A subjective question, how much meat should you expect to get when processing… depends. Typically, you can expect to get a 40-50% yield from boned-out meat. However, there are other factors that will affect this percentage too. In this video, we explain those factors and what you can expect.   Video Transcription How Much Mea...

By Zach Bowhay With many pronghorn seasons in full swing and the archery elk season fast approaching, it’s easy to be distracted right now finishing up your summer to-do list before the big game. However, if a big mule deer buck in the high country is at the top of your list for this fall, the time is now to be out scouting. By now, all the bucks have made it back to the high country and can be found, for the most part, close to where they will spend their fall. Many bucks right now are within a half-mile, or often times within a few hundred yards, of where they will be when the fall rifle seasons begin. If you spend the time now finding a buck that fits what you are after, you will be further ahead than just hopping around from basin to basin in hopes of stumbling on the buck of your dreams. Want to do some scouting with trail cams to...

By Darron McDougal Is your Backyard Practice Yielding Deadly Bowhunting Accuracy? If not, Incorporate These Tips. Two spike bulls — clueless to my existence — ambled by 25 yards away as I hunkered in knee-high sagebrush. They’d seemingly appeared out of thin air. Both paused briefly to browse, then my peripheral vision suddenly picked up movement to my left. It was a third bull elk. The handsome 5x5 wasn’t a monster, but a fine public-land bull and one I’d be thrilled to take. He took a trail farther out than the spikes had, and with the sparse cover, I didn’t dare attempt to range the bull. Once he was broadside, I slowly drew my bow. The spikes caught the movement and bolted. The 5x5 locked up the brakes and stared holes through me. Though I probably had several seconds to spare, I perceived it as a now-or-never opportunity...

Walking a tradeshow floor can be quite overwhelming especially if you are trying to seek out the best new products for bowhunting. Check out our Top 5 Bow picks from this year’s ATA At this year’s ATA 2019 show, we spent a lot of time scouring the show in search of something that is actually new. In no particular order, here are our best of show choices: Mystery Ranch Sawtooth 45 and Beartooth 80 Packs Mystery Ranch has once again stepped up their game with a new Guide Lite MT Frame on their new line of packs.  The Guide Lite MT frame features a 5-piece segmented belt with higher cushioning than their traditional frame.  The segmented belt gives the hiker/hunter more comfort, especially when carrying a heavy load. Mystery Ranch Sawtooth 45 Pack  Mystery Ranch Beartooth 80 Pack  Muzzy One Broadhead The new Muzzy One Broad...

The Archery Trade Association show (ATA) is the largest archery and bowhunting tradeshow in the industry with over 9,000 total attendees and more than 650 exhibitors. Every year, North 40 Outfitters sends a team to discover the latest industry innovations and check out the newest gear we just can’t wait to get our hands on. Looking for the most innovative bows? Order online here. For us, this year is unlike any other when it comes to the archery industry.  Instead of bow manufacturers waiting for the ATA show to release their new bows, most of them released them in the fall of 2018.  This made it super helpful for us to know what we were going into; however, we did find a few surprises.  We had the chance to shoot every bow from every bow manufacturer side by side.  In no particular order, here is our list of the top 5 Bows from ATA...

By Darron McDougal The author claimed this western tom fresh off the roost. The gobbler was roosted with hens in a giant dead cottonwood tree in the middle of the prairie. (Photo by Rebecca McDougal) Faint, distant gobbles gained volume each time I scratched my slate call. In mere minutes, as my bride, Becca, rolled footage, an angry Merriam’s gobbler confronted my jake decoy, which was positioned six yards away from our hide. I drew back when his head disappeared behind his fan feathers. Then, I held my draw until he re-exposed his head. Once my pin found red, I squeezed the trigger. My broadhead sliced his neck wide open, and death followed almost instantly. Sounds like your typical bow-bird success story, but that wouldn’t be an accurate assessment. Just 15 minutes earlier, we watched the tom from our Jeep, which was parked a half...

Four-time world-champion elk caller Dieter Kaboth says open-reed cow calls are the ticket to bowhunting success. That’s because these calls mimic the sounds of a mature cow, which bulls want to mate with and other elk want to be around. In this video Kaboth gives you techniques and tactics—and good reason—to use these calls during archery season and rifle season.   Hi, I'm Dieter Kaboth and I've been very fortunate to win four world elk calling champions with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. I want to mention the mission of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. It's to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage. I've been a lifetime member for going on two decades now and it's one of the best things I've ever done and they're really working hard for you, for elk and other wildlife so future...