Baxter Bowman

When it comes to HD quality hunting binoculars three names come up time and time again.  Thanks to my friend Josh, we were able to do a deep dive comparison of the Vortex Viper HD vs Nikon Monarch 7 vs Maven C.1 so you don’t have to wonder which is the best any longer.  Here’s what we found. Continue reading “Vortex Viper HD vs Nikon Monarch 7 vs Maven C.1: Battle of the HD binoculars”

In 2015, I finished my first Ironman triathlon.  That’s a full 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run, all in one day. While that’s a bit overkill for training for elk hunting, it taught me some valuable lessons that made me a much more successful hunter. Continue reading “Training for elk hunting: Lessons from an Ironman”

Are you sick of constantly throwing away half used headlamp batteries like me?  The Black Diamond ReVolt is a rechargeable headlamp that also happens to be the most expensive in the lineup.  Is it really worth the cost? Read on to find out. Continue reading “Black Diamond ReVolt Headlamp Review”

How do I pick the best elk hunting spot?  That’s probably the most daunting question in this entire series but it’s become a lot easier thanks to some new technology.  In this post I’ll walk you through what free tools to use, tips for using Google Earth, and then run you through my step by step process for picking the best elk hunting spots. Continue reading “Picking the best elk hunting spots (Guide to eScouting)”

Looking for a Day Six broadhead review?  There aren’t many since they are one of the newest (and most expensive) options on the market.  That’s a shame because I think they also happen to be one of the best options around. But is it right for you? Read on. Continue reading “Day Six Broadhead Review (Evo 125gr)”

Want to hunt elk for 10 days and only take 5 days of vacation time?  Yup, that’s possible. In this post I’ll go over the pros & cons of driving vs flying to elk hunt and finish it out with the best time to hunt elk in 2020. Continue reading “Logistics: Driving vs Flying to elk hunt? Best time to hunt elk in 2020?”

Finally, a lightweight bow stabilizer that offsets the weight of your quiver!  In this Bee Stinger Counter Slide review I’ll take a look at a totally new design that allows for weight to be distributed to the side and the back of the bow. Continue reading “Bee Stinger Counter Slide Review”

Alright, you’ve decided which state you’re going to hunt and you have a unit picked out (or close to it).  Before you start picking your elk hunting spots, dates, or planning logistics there are a few key questions you need to answer: Will you go solo or with a friend?  Do you want a DIY or guided trip? Should you backpack or use a base camp? Continue reading “Key decisions: Solo Elk Hunting? Guided or DIY? Backpacking or base camp?”

Looking for an ultralight backpacking stove?  It might weight almost nothing but the MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe is the heavyweight contender of backpacking stoves. It’s the top of the line option from Mountain Safety Research, a company that built it’s reputation over 50+ years. While that might be enough to convince most people to buy, there are always tradeoffs when it comes to truly good gear. Here’s my take. Continue reading “MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe stove review”

Looking for the best elk unit in Colorado for OTC archery?  I’ve built a custom spreadsheet (yes, it took a while) to show you which units are at the top of the heap for your style of hunting. Continue reading “Picking the best elk unit in Colorado”