Under The Roost
“This hunt affirmed a turkey hunting tactic that has allowed me to tag out on opening morning the past few years and that is: Find the roost and get setup close.” The work week had just concluded on a Friday afternoon, and I was headed out of town with two things on my mind: 1st […]
Catering to Your Core
TUO’s new Molten Heated Vest puts the power of heat control at the tip of your finger The solid core of planet earth is slightly smaller than the moon and is estimated to be 10,000-degrees Fahrenheit. The liquid iron and nickel outer core produce about the same amount of heat. On a personal level, a […]
Tough as Nails
TUO’s new Boot Gaiters to become the defacto choice for western hikers and big game hunters and off-the-grid whitetail zealots. The saying “tough-as-nails” likely had its origins in England during the mid-1800’s – at least that’s what an AI search said. Today, it describes people or products that are resilient and unlikely to be defeated. […]
Wisconsin River Float Trip Gear List
This is the full gear list from a recent river-based whitetail hunt in Wisconsin’s Driftless region. This hunt took place during the peak of the rut, with ideal weather ranging from the low 30s to the mid-50s. Perfectly rutty. We took small motorboats to an island to camp and used the boats to access different […]
Running Out the Clock
TUO’s Nivor Jacket and Bib barricades your body so you can stay afield until the bitter, but triumphant end… Nivor [NI:VO:R] Noun – The apex of cold weather whitetail hunting gear. Built to be quiet, keep you warm, and block the wind, and when on stand, the Nivor jacket and bib will be your go […]
Hunting Whitetails in Mid-October
Mastering the October Lull As mid-October rolls in, lots of whitetail guys and gals find themselves in what’s often referred to as the “October Lull.” Deer, especially mature bucks, shift their patterns during this time, making it feel like the action has slowed down to a crawl. But seasoned whitetailers know that the October Lull […]
Aptitude with Attitude
TUO Aptitude Pant tailormade for stalking high country bulls and bottomland bucks. Technology’ might not be top-of-mind when you buy a pair of hunting pants, but in the modern marketplace, it should be… No doubt, a stiff pair of tarp-like pants will deny thistle, beggar-ticks, and sticker grass, but at the cost of immobility and […]
Mountain Gear that Hunts Everywhere
TUO® melds form, fit, function, and technology to offer hunters premium high-country gear that will also perform in the back forty. Each year, September’s golden aspen stands set the ridgelines and alpine meadows of the west aglow, while bull elk serenade harems with lovesick bugles that echo across the mountainside. The sound is haunting and enchanting […]
Trail Camera Tactics
There are few things better this time of year than having a buck show up on your trail camera. Trail cams are awesome – you get to monitor a little section of the woods all the time. It’s fun to see what’s going on when you’re not around, and extremely useful when you’re trying to […]
Mastering Early-Season Elk Hunting: Strategies for Success
Early-season elk hunting has its own unique opportunities and challenges but can be one of the most rewarding hunts of the year. Lots of hunters focus on chasing bugling bulls during the rut, which is an awesome experience. But hunting before the peak season can provide a less pressured environment and the chance to target […]