By Ty Hinds

blackovis anchor point jacket
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By Ty Hinds

By Ross Melville

kenetrek boot review
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By Ross Melville

By Gear Guide Colby Jorgensen

garmin hunting dog products
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By Gear Guide Colby Jorgensen

by BlackOvis Gear Guide Ty Hinds

BlackOvis Realm t shirt

When it comes to outdoor gear, there are few pieces that truly stand out as year-round essentials. Over the years, I've grown to love the piece since it has made it into the BlackOvis line. Whether I'm chasing bears in the high country, glassing mule deer, or casting a line in a river, the Realm shirt has proven itself time and time again.

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by BlackOvis Gear Guide Ty Hinds When it comes to outdoor gear, there are few pieces that truly stand out as year-round essentials. Over the years, I’ve grown to love the piece since it has made it into the BlackOvis line. Whether I’m chasing bears in the high country, glassing mule deer, or casting a […]

By Ben Blakeley

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By Ben Blakeley

My Name is Bryce, I have been a gear guide with BlackOvis for a few years now. My knowledge in big-game gear has grown exponentially with my time here! I have been given the opportunity to not only use the gear we sell, but train, learn, and talk to customers daily about everything we carry. I grew up in the waterfowl world, and have been hunting any bird you can think of for over 15 years. I started my big-game hunting about 6 years ago, but I have quickly learned to love it! Below is more about myself, and my own gear-list that I personally have learned to trust. I will focus on big game essentials, however you can reach out to me about my vast experience with waterfowl gear at the contact info at the bottom!

My Name is Bryce, I have been a gear guide with BlackOvis for a few years now. My knowledge in big-game gear has grown exponentially with my time here! I have been given the opportunity to not only use the gear we sell, but train, learn, and talk to customers daily about everything we carry. […]

By Ben Blakeley

summer scouting for hunting

Summer scouting is something I look forward to every year. Although I never seem to get as much time for it as I’d like, I make an effort to fit it in whenever possible. Over the past several years, I’ve noticed a strong correlation between the amount of time spent scouting and hunting success.

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By Ben Blakeley Summer scouting is something I look forward to every year. Although I never seem to get as much time for it as I’d like, I make an effort to fit it in whenever possible. Over the past several years, I’ve noticed a strong correlation between the amount of time spent scouting and […]

By Mark Skousen

hunting glassing optics guide

With scouting season in full swing and hunting season right around the corner, it’s a great time to take inventory of what you will be using for optics this fall.  I’ve often been asked the questions 'What binoculars should I get?' and I usually answer with another question 'What is your budget?' The easy answer is not all optics are created equal so the general rule is buy as much as you can afford. There is a lot of excellent glass on the market and if you make an investment in good glass, with a good warranty, whatever you choose, should last you a long time. 

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By Mark Skousen With scouting season in full swing and hunting season right around the corner, it’s a great time to take inventory of what you will be using for optics this fall.  I’ve often been asked the questions ‘What binoculars should I get?’ and I usually answer with another question ‘What is your budget?’ […]

Dialed In Hunter-7127 hunting optics

By Josh Kirchner

When it comes to Western hunting it is undeniable the advantage that quality optics provide the modern-day hunter. Having the ability to meticulously survey massive amounts of landscape and study animals from what is sometimes miles away, makes us more efficient, and ultimately more effective.

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By Josh Kirchner When it comes to Western hunting it is undeniable the advantage that quality optics provide the modern-day hunter. Having the ability to meticulously survey massive amounts of landscape and study animals from what is sometimes miles away, makes us more efficient, and ultimately more effective.

Axis buck hunt

By Mark Skousen

I have been a big fan of the Crispi Lapponia boot ever since they were introduced 4-5 years ago.  I love them because they are lightweight, have no insulation, and no break is required making them very comfortable for early season hunts.  My only nock on the previous models is the sole would wear out in a season or less of heavy use.  New for 2024 is the Lapponia III from Crispi, not only does is have all the great features of the original Lapponia, but there are some significant enhancements.  Here are some of the features of this new boot. 

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By Mark Skousen I have been a big fan of the Crispi Lapponia boot ever since they were introduced 4-5 years ago.  I love them because they are lightweight, have no insulation, and no break is required making them very comfortable for early season hunts.  My only nock on the previous models is the sole […]


tractor on farm food plot for hunting

By Kevin Weber

A few months ago things were off to a great start here in Southeast Iowa to prepare for whitetail hunting season. We had a spring with plenty of moisture and food plots were in tip top shape heading into summer. We continued to get more and more rain which eventually led to some consequences. Between the amount of rain we received and what rain we received further upstream led to some severe flooding in our area. The rivers came out of their banks and were near record high levels. Some ag land was impacted, as well as a lot of my food plots. 

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By Kevin Weber A few months ago things were off to a great start here in Southeast Iowa to prepare for whitetail hunting season. We had a spring with plenty of moisture and food plots were in tip top shape heading into summer. We continued to get more and more rain which eventually led to some consequences. […]

Sitka Gear Ambient Stalking

By Josh Kirchner

If one thing is true about hunting boots, they are not a “one style fits all” product. This is for a few reasons. We all have different feet, we hunt in various types of terrain and weather, and “to boot” hunting styles/methods vary from person to person. Because of this, the options are many in hunting boots. And because of this, based on extensive experience in the field, I’m going to break down these different styles of hunting boots. The end goal is to paint you a clear picture of what is going to work best for you and your style of hunting.

For the purpose of this article, I’m going to refer to the Crispi lineup of boots, because that is what I use and prefer. With that said, this information can be applied to ANY boot company, so run with it. Also, I’m not a podiatrist. Just a hunter with real-world experience who has burned a ton of boot leather.

What’s Your Style of Hunting?

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By Josh Kirchner If one thing is true about hunting boots, they are not a “one style fits all” product. This is for a few reasons. We all have different feet, we hunt in various types of terrain and weather, and “to boot” hunting styles/methods vary from person to person. Because of this, the options […]

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Details

Hunting style: Muzzleloader 

Favorite species: Mule Deer

Dream hunt: African Giraffe 

Next gear purchase: Stone Glacier Col 4800


Weapon setup

Muzzleloader: CVA wolf V2 (.50cal)

Optic: Vortex Crossfire II 1X24/ fiber optic irons

Load: .499 bore driver ELD-X (340 grn)

Powder: Hodgdon pyrodex 50/50 pellets (X2)

Ignition: 209 primer

Clothing Setup

Body type: Slender

Hight: 6’8”

Weight:185lb

Pattern: Optifade, Open Country 

Base layer:  Blackovis Merino

Mid layer: Blackovis Timber Creek Performance Grid Fleece ¼ Zip Hoodie

Outer shirt: Sitka Core Long Sleeve

Outer shell: Sitka JetStream

Pant (warm): Sitka Intercept Pant

Pant (cold): Sitka Timberline Pant

Gloves: Sitka Gunner/ Traverse Gloves

Footwear: Crispi Briksdal

Socks: Darn Tough

Headwear: Sitka Icon Trucker Hat


Essential Gear

Binos: Vortex Diamondback 10x42

Knife: Buck 110/ Outdoor Edge

Pack: Horn Hunter Full Curl

Bino harness: Badlands Mag

Tripod: Vanguard VEO 3

Contact

Email:  [email protected]

Phone Number: 801-559-7556 EXT-219

Check out the Solid.HUNTING.Gear that the staff here at BlackOvis uses and are familiar with. Thinking of buying a product but not sure how it performs? Check out if any of us use it and give us a call! Details Hunting style: Muzzleloader  Favorite species: Mule Deer Dream hunt: African Giraffe  Next gear purchase: Stone […]

Hunting Style: Archery/Rifle

Favorite Species: Mule Deer

Dream Hunt: Brown Bear

Next Gear Purchase: Leupold Mark 5

Other Pursuits: Fishing

WEAPON SETUP

Bow: Prime RVX 34

Draw Length: 29", Poundage: 70 lbs

Strings: Prime

Sight: Spot Hogg Fast Eddie 5 Pin

Rest: Hamskea Epsilon

Release: Carter Chocolate Lite (3 finger)

Stabilizer: Conquest Archery

Arrows (and Spine): Easton Axis LR (300)

Quiver: TightSpot 7 Arrow Quiver

Broadhead: Sevr Titanium 1.5

CLOTHING SETUP

Body Type:  Large

Height: 6'1"

Weight: 190 lbs

Camo: Kings Camo XKG

Gloves: BlackOvis San Juan Fingerless Wool Gloves (M), BlackOvis Tuscarora Merino Glove (M)

Rain Jacket: Sitka Dew Point Jacket (L)

Rain Pant: Sitka Dew Point Pant (XL)

Footwear: Crispi Altitude

Boot Gaiters: Peax Storm Castle Gaiters

Socks:  Darn Tough Hunter Over-The-Calf Heavyweight (M)

ESSENTIAL GEAR

Binos:  Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 10x42

Knife: MKC SpeedGoat

Game Bag: Ovis Sacks (Ultralight Pro Set)

Pack: Kifaru Stryker XL

Trekking Poles: Camofire Crest Carbon Poles

Tent: MSR Elixir 3 Person

Sleeping Bag: Peax Solace 15 Degree

Stove: MSR Reactor

Rangefinder: Leupold RX-Fulldraw 5

Bino Harness: T&K

Tripod: BlackOvis Alpine Pro

Contact

Email:
[email protected]

Phone Number:  (801) 559-7556 EXT 224

Check out the Solid.HUNTING.Gear that the staff here at BlackOvis uses and are familiar with. Thinking of buying a product but not sure how it performs? Check out if any of us use it and give us a call! Hunting Style: Archery/Rifle Favorite Species: Mule Deer Dream Hunt: Brown Bear Next Gear Purchase: Leupold Mark 5 Other Pursuits: Fishing WEAPON […]

Hunting Style: Archery

Favorite Species: Mule Deer

Dream Hunt: New Zealand Tahr, or another Alaskan Caribou Hunt.

Next Gear Purchase: Initial Ascent 5k Pack

Other Pursuits: Waterfowl, Hiking/Camping, Backpacking.


WEAPON SETUP

Bow: Hoyt RX8

Draw Length: 27", Poundage: 70 lbs

Strings: Droptine Outdoors

Sight: Ultraview UV Slider

Rest: Hamskea Epsilon

Release: Carter Chocolate Lite (3 finger)

Stabilizer: Cutter 8" (front and back bar)

Arrows (and Spine): Victory RIP XV (300)

Quiver: Hoyt 2-Piece 6 Arrow

Broadhead: Grim Reaper Mini-Mag


CLOTHING SETUP

Body Type:  Average

Height: 5'8"

Weight: 185 lbs

Jacket: Sitka Ambient Hoody (L), Stone Glacier Cirque Lite (L), Stone Glacier De Havilland (L)

Insulation: Stone Glacier Grumman Jacket (L), Sitka Kelvin Lite Down 3/4 Pant (L), BlackOvis Anchor Point Pant (L), Sitka Kelvin Aerolite Vest (L)

Pant(s): Sitka Intercept Pant (36R), Stone Glacier De Havilland Lite Pant (L), Born Primitive Frontier Light Pant (36R)

Base Layer Top: BlackOvis Venture Merino 1/2 Zip Hoody (L), Sitka Core Lightweight Hoody (L), Stone Glacier Chinook Merino Hoody (L), Stone Glacier Helio Hoody (L)

Base Layer Bottom: BlackOvis Tuscarora Zip Off Bottoms (L), BlackOvis Keele Heavyweight Merino Bottoms (L)

Gloves: BlackOvis San Juan Fingerless Wool Gloves (M), Stone Glacier Altimeter Insulated Mitts (L), BlackOvis Tuscarora Merino Glove (M)

Rain Jacket: Sitka Dew Point Jacket (L)

Rain Pant: Sitka Dew Point Pant (XL)

Footwear: Crispi Lapponia GTX (8.5), Kenetrek Bridger High (8.5)

Boot Gaiters: Stone Glacier SQ2 Alpine Gaiters

Socks: BlackOvis Lightweight Crew (M), Darn Tough Hunter Over-The-Calf Heavyweight (M)

Other: Grip 6 Belt, BlackOvis Chockstone Woven Stretch Belt

Headwear: Sitka Sun Hat (L/XL), BlackOvis Tuscarora Merino Beanie

ESSENTIAL GEAR

Binos: Vortex Razor HD 10X50

Spotting Scope: Vortex Diamondback - Angled

Knife: Benchmade 15017 Hidden Canyon - Fixed, Benchmade 15031-2 North Fork - Folding

Game Bag: Ovis Sacks (Ultralight Pro Set)

Pack: Stone Glacier Sky 5900

Trekking Poles: Camofire Crest Carbon Poles

Tent: Argali Rincon 2 Person Tent

Sleeping Bag: Stone Glacier Chilkoot 15 Degree

Stove: jetboil Stash Cooking System

Rangefinder: Leupold RX-Fulldraw 5

Bino Harness: Marsupial Gear Pack

Tripod: Aziak Equipment Backcountry Lite Tripod, with a Tricer USA LP Pan Head

Contact

Email:
[email protected]

Phone Number:  (801) 559-7556 EXT 215

Check out the Solid.HUNTING.Gear that the staff here at BlackOvis uses and are familiar with. Thinking of buying a product but not sure how it performs? Check out if any of us use it and give us a call! Hunting Style: Archery Favorite Species: Mule Deer Dream Hunt: New Zealand Tahr, or another Alaskan Caribou […]

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Hunting Style: Spot & Stalk

Favorite Species: Elk

Dream Hunt: New Zealand Chamois and Tahr

Next Gear Purchase: Swarovski 95mm objective

Other Pursuits: Waterfowl

Weapon Setup

Clothing Setup

Body Type: Average
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 200 lbs

Essential Gear



Contact

Email:
[email protected]

Phone Number:  (801) 559-7556 EXT 222



Check out the Solid.HUNTING.Gear that the staff here at BlackOvis uses and are familiar with. Thinking of buying a product but not sure how it performs? Check out if any of us use it and give us a call! Details Hunting Style: Spot & Stalk Favorite Species: Elk Dream Hunt: New Zealand Chamois and Tahr […]