Category: Gear

  • Polaris and Honey Brake Lodge

    Polaris and Honey Brake Lodge

    Texas Outdoors Network is headed out to Honey Brake Lodge to test drive the new Polaris Ranger XP 1000!  Scheduled events include hard-core testing of the new Polaris line up, skeet shooting, teal hunting, and hog hunting with dogs! Polaris is the undisputed leader in All Terrain Vehicles.  We have a long-term 2017 Ranger XP…

  • Stealth Cam 4k DS4K and G45NG Pro

    Went out to the lease to put up the two new Stealth Cameras I received from Stealth Cam (THANK YOU!).  Found 2 good spots I thought would be good.

  • Polaris® Off-Road Vehicles Announces New Products and Innovation for 2018 Lineup

    Polaris® Off-Road Vehicles Announces New Products and Innovation for 2018 Lineup

    Polaris®, the worldwide leader in off-road vehicles, announces several new 2018 models, and an industry first and exclusive suspension technology that will revolutionize the off-road riding experience. Polaris Off-Road Vehicles continue to lead the industry in innovation, bringing intuitive, rider-centric solutions to customers. Check out our review of the 2017 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Utility…

  • Wildgame Innovations Silent CRUSH 20 Lightsout Trail Camera

    Wildgame Innovations Silent CRUSH 20 Lightsout Trail Camera

    The unit actually contains two cameras – one optimized for daylight, the second for night.  Lightsout indicates invisible infrared LED flash. This camera disappears on a tree trunk.  The small size along with the “TRUBARK HD” color and texture are a welcome change from the old shiny plastic box design of the past.

  • 2017 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Long-Term Test Drive

    2017 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Long-Term Test Drive

    We have been running our 2017 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Hunter Edition for several months now and remain impressed with its power, ride, and capability.  The ProStar engine produces a strong 80hp and 61 lb-ft of torque which translates into real world performance.  Everyone who drives it remarks on how fast and powerful it is.…

  • FLIR Scout TK Thermal Vision Monocular Review

    FLIR Scout TK Thermal Vision Monocular Review

    The FLIR Scout TK is the most affordable thermal monocular in the Scout product line.  Thermal vision has become more affordable in recent years and every outdoorsman should carry one.  Thermal is one area where you get what you pay and the FLIR Scout TK, with an MSRP of $599, is a competitor to the…

  • Trijicon Electro Optics Thermal Riflescopes

    Trijicon Electro Optics Thermal Riflescopes

    Trijicon purchased IR Defense last year and is aggressively moving into Thermal night vision devices.  The first four products include the IR-Hunter and REAP-IR thermal riflescopes, the IR-Patrol thermal monocular, and the SNIPE-IR thermal clip-on.  One of their target markets is hog hunting. We know hog hunting!  It is one of our favorite activities.  We were…

  • Thermal Scopes Heat Up!

    Thermal Scopes Heat Up!

    Trijicon’s recent acquisition of IR Defense is an interesting development coming on the heels of FLIR purchasing Armasight last summer.  We have field experience with night vision / thermal products from all of these companies and they are all amazing.  To be able to spot a wild hog 200 yards away in total darkness is…

  • Lamco UTV Road Feeder Review

    Lamco UTV Road Feeder Review

    I have always been a big fan of All Seasons feeders but decided to purchase the Lamco Feeders UTV Road Feeder to run on the back of my Polaris Ranger.  I have seen Lamco Feeders in the field and knew they are a quality build.  The primary advantage of the Lamco is that it is…

  • 10X brand camo clothing sets the bar extra high

    10X brand camo clothing sets the bar extra high

    I’ve always been the kind of guy who looks at camouflage clothing as not always necessary.  Growing up in Texas and as a rifle hunter I often find myself putting on a camo jacket or shirt and some bluejeans and call it good.  In a lot of instances that has worked well and nothing more…

  • Ruger American Predator with Boyds Gunstocks makes the perfect combination.

    Ruger American Predator with Boyds Gunstocks makes the perfect combination.

    I have been using a silencer to hunt for the past 8 or so years.  I made the decision that I would never hunt without a can so long as I have one and it is legal to do so.  One of the things that a can does that is annoying, is it adds weight…

  • Bergara Rifles

    Bergara Rifles

    We are receiving one of the new Bargara B14 Hunting and Match Rifles (HMR) in 6.5 Creedmoor for testing.  Primary use will be for whitetail deer out to several hundred yards.  Bargara barrels are praised for their accuracy and the 6.5 Creedmoor is a flat-shooting cartridge rapidly gaining favor among hunters and competitors.