Author Archives: TRAVISWDALTON

Bowflex Max M5

Posted on February 23, 2015 by TRAVISWDALTON

After waiting a month I finally got my machine. My wife paid for assembly but after learning it would take them 10 days to get here I decided to put it together myself. It was actually pretty simple and easy … Continue reading →

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Tight spot quiver review

Posted on February 19, 2015 by TRAVISWDALTON

Almost every review you read about the tight spot quiver will tell you how great it is. While I agree it is a great quiver it isn’t for me. If you take your quiver off when you get to the … Continue reading →

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How to keep your feet warm

Posted on January 22, 2015 by TRAVISWDALTON

The first thing you should do is throw away all your heavy socks. Why? Because heavy socks make your boots tight which causes your feet to get cold. So the real key to keeping your feet warm is wearing boots … Continue reading →

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Rage

Posted on January 2, 2015 by TRAVISWDALTON

I couldn’t take it anymore. I finally fell for the hype and tried the Rage hypodermic this year. I was very disappointed in them. Let’s just say I’m going back to fixed and I’m never going to try mechanical again. … Continue reading →

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Ozonics update

Posted on January 2, 2015 by TRAVISWDALTON

I have come to the conclusion that Ozonics does not work. There is no arguing that ozone generators will kill scent. However in an open area like the woods it isn’t effective enough to make it worth $400. In fact … Continue reading →

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Leuopold Vendetta bow mounted rangefinder

Posted on January 15, 2013 by TRAVISWDALTON

I have tried bow mounted range finders in the past and wasn’t very happy with them.  The Leuopold Vendetta proved itself to be a winner.  Make sure you read through the instructions and understand them completely because the set up … Continue reading →

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Guided hunts from a guide’s point of view.

Posted on January 1, 2013 by TRAVISWDALTON

I have had the privilege of guiding for Illinois Trophy Bowhunters for the past 3 years.  I would like to share some insights I have gathered in the past 3 years.  A good guide can make or break your hunt.  … Continue reading →

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Ozonics HR200

Posted on December 21, 2012 by TRAVISWDALTON

I really wanted this product to work.  After using this product for an entire season I can not recommend it.  I initially reported the fan noise wasn’t an issue but I later discovered it was on low.  On the high … Continue reading →

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Hunting season 2012

Posted on October 7, 2012 by TRAVISWDALTON

My plan is to give you unbiased opinions of all my hunting equipment to help people make decisions about purchasing these items.  They are Bushnell Fusion 1600 Arc rangefinding binoculars, Ozonics HR-200, Leupold Vendetta bow mounted rangefinder, Bowjaws bow holder, Sneaky Leaf camouflage system, … Continue reading →

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Broadhead follow up

Posted on August 22, 2012 by TRAVISWDALTON

I recently ran across an interesting broadhead test. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AgJEvQwzfDRZdGxzdC15R0JIZDJGQ1J4bVpGV1pTWHc#gid=0  If you look at the spreadsheet you can see the fixed heads dominated the test.  It was basically a test about penetration.  Using a 60 KE setup each head was shot into … Continue reading →

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