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Purchasing Sports Optics
Buying the Right Sport Optics If you are in the market to lay down some cash for new optics to be used afield, there often are many pieces of information to consider, establish the value and make what you believe to be an informed decision. In a world of catchy marketing terms and gadgetry, what...
Read moreSpending Money On Hunting Optics
How Much Should You Spend on Hunting Optics? By Robert J. Kaleta One of my greatest challenges is to answer the question; “Why would I spend as much or more on my riflescope than as on my rifle?” This mindset becomes a matter of shooter education and unfortunately, lessons often learned the hard way by...
Read moreHow To Raise Kids Who Love The Outdoors
It’s one of the most talked about subjects among outdoors sportsmen and women: how to raise kids who love the outdoors. Over the last few decades, technological advances have dramatically changed the world and how young people spend their time. As a result, some families with generations of avid outdoorsmen and women are finding that...
Read more“BEARing Down” in North Central Ontario
Objective: Film an episode of “Forever Wild Outdoors Adrenaline Adventures” on the Pursuit Channel Date: September 17-23, 2016 Species to be hunted: Bear and Wolf Place: Watson’s Kaby Lodge, North-Central Ontario, Canada Participants: Steve Schicker, Gerry Rightmyer, Ben Lowe, Bryan Carr Since early 2016, the plan was set. We received an invitation to film a...
Read moreThe Hunter’s Guide to Binocular Care
How to Take Care of Your Binoculars Today, binoculars with premium glass and unique features designed specifically for hunters are available at affordable pricing. As a result, more hunters than ever are enjoying truly quality sporting optics, including Vanguard’s multiple award-winning binoculars. No doubt, hunters put these binoculars to the test in extreme conditions, as...
Read moreElk Hunting in the Gila Mountains of New Mexico
Vanguard Pro Staffer Christian Bond recently went on an elk hunt in the Gila Mountains, New Mexico. He came back with some great photos and a story to tell! Hunter: Nathan Brown Cameraman: Me (Christian) Guide: Wes Armenta with LOH Outfitters Location: New Mexico Mountain range: Gila Mountains Property: Public land Date: Sept 23 Duration:...
Read moreThe internet just became crucial to your kids' and grandkids' future outdoor life
Why MIBuckPole.com is changing the game for the better... There is frequent chatter about how technology distracts youth from pursuing and enjoying traditional outdoor activities. But increasingly, internet and technology advances are playing a vital role in engaging with hunters, promoting outdoor life and providing key data for conservation and preservation decision making. It’s well...
Read moreUse Your Optics and Save Your Legs
The Benefits of Good Optics By Robert J. Kaleta (Vanguard Product Marketing Manager – Sporting Optics) If anyone has ever ventured into extensively vast and rugged mountains or spent time scouring over the wide-open grassland prairies and desert terrain of the West, the real appreciation of a premium spotting scope and its benefits will never...
Read moreDreams Can Come True
We recently received this note from our friend Jason Jones and wanted to share... A dream was born just a little over a year ago when Austin Jones found out he could compete in the International Bowhunting Organization. The IBO is one of the largest sanctioning bodies in 3D archery and a huge defender of...
Read moreNational Triple Crown Winner
We recently received this note from our friend Jason Jones and wanted to share... Hello Vanguard, Hopefully, the next time I write to you it will be about a world champion... Austin's quest to win the IBO Triple Crown and become the National Champion in the physically challenged bowhunter class got off to another shaky...
Read moreWhat Bowhunters Don’t Realize About Spotting Scopes
By Dave Thomas of BowHunterPlanet.com Michigander Dave Thomas has been bowhunting since he was a young boy. He enjoyed it so much, he convinced his hunting buddies to join him in creating BowHuntingPlanet.com in 2009. Quickly, the site took its spot as a leader in the hunting industry with news, gear reviews and hunting shows,...
Read moreThe Art of Hunting (feat. Bryon Worthen)
Recently, Vanguard discovered the masterful work of photographer Bryon Worthen. Bryon is a fine art photographer who focusses on capturing very dramatic images of taxidermy. Sounds intriguing, right? Well, we thought so too! For a brand like Vanguard who manufactures products for both the hunting and photography worlds, Bryon represented a unique chance to tap...
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