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Marti Davis Afield: It ain’t a shack, it’s a huntin’ hut
When Barb asked me to join the WON Guns with my own blog, several ideas ran through my head. Kinda like when I’m sitting in the woods and the wheels in my head start turning … I start thinking of...
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Marti Davis Afield: Huntin’ Hut 101
Our Huntin’ Hut started out as a trailer that had been shunned to the fencerow several years back. After unloading all the miscellaneous scrap that had accumulated and cutting the sapling that was...
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Marti Davis Afield: End-of-season must-haves (If you didn’t get these for...
This past fall, I put several new products to the test out afield. And as far as I’m concerned, they passed with flying colors! With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season winding down, not to...
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A Marti Moment: Not too hot for a food plot
I know it’s hot and there are a load of ticks and chiggers out in the woods, but now is the time to be getting out there and planting food plots. Now is the time to be thinking ahead to the fall...
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A Marti Moment: Quick trail camera tips for happy hunting
Now is the time to be getting your trail cameras out to do some pre-season scouting. Here are some tips to get the most from your trail camera pictures. Trim around the tree first. Photo of Marti...
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Marti Davis Afield: Two trips to Pinckneyville – a little piece of hunting...
Over the past several years, southern Illinois, specifically the small town of Pinckneyville, in Perry County, has become one of my favorite places to enjoy the outdoors. This area is an outdoor...
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Marti Davis Afield: Cross pronghorn hunting off the outdoor bucket list
I have had the opportunity to travel west to hunt different big game animals a few times. One time, I traveled to Montana to chase pronghorn and I did not fill my tag. So, antelope stayed on my list of...
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Marti Davis Afield: She likes Marathon Seat Covers for her truck
Last year, I purchased a 2012 Ford F150 pickup. I had installed some camouflage SuperHides on the seats of my formerly owned 2003 Ford F150 SuperCrew. The leather seats were still in pretty good...
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Marti Davis Afield: On what’s in her turkey hunting vest
I have been turkey hunting for more than 15 years now. While some might consider me a seasoned turkey hunter, I always feel I have more to learn. Through the years I have had several mentors along the...
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Marti Davis Afield: Marti’s ‘Top 10′ picks from HERCAMOSHOP’s hunting lineup
I was shopping on the Internet and kept coming back to the HERCAMOSHOP.com’s site. So, I figured I’d share with you my top 10 picks from their products. After all, you cannot start too early to plan...
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Marti Davis Afield: LifeProof Nϋϋd Case — outdoor gear for your iPad
I’ve been using the LifeProof Nϋϋd Case and Cover/Stand Bundle for a while now. I’m typically not rough on my electronics, but let’s face it, accidents happen. This case is like an insurance policy and...
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Marti Davis Afield: Tips for trail cameras
Once again, it’s time to get your trail cameras out and see what’s growing. Have the fawns dropped yet? Did the big buck you were hunting last year survive? And how are his antlers shaping up for this...
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Marti Davis Afield: Dutch oven cooking tips
Lots of campers put Dutch ovens to use this time of year. A Dutch oven is typically a heavy, metal-covered pot used for cooking. They come in all different sizes and different materials. When someone...
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Marti Davis Afield: Getting ready for fall hunting
I drove around in circles, brush hogging a property that I hunt and maintain, last week. I don’t own this property, but I try to take care of it as if it is my own. I spent several hours in the seat of...
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Marti Davis Afield: Dove hunting tips for beginners
Fall hunting season is right around the corner, and a lot of hunters will kick it off with dove hunting. It doesn’t get much better than a day of slinging lead at fast-flying doves, especially if you...
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Marti Davis Afield: On how to secure private property for hunting
So, you don’t own any hunting property? No problem. There are other options available. One option would be to find a lease – whether it’s your own personal lease, group leases with friends or from...
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Marti Davis Afield: 7 ways to do IDPA, according to a master shooter
I recently spent a weekend at the Archangel Tactical anniversary event near Alpharetta, Ga. Nikki Turpeaux, the owner of Archangel Tactical welcomed us to her 2nd anniversary celebration. Nikki started...
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Marti Davis Afield: Trapping 101
After deer season last year, my husband, Jimmy, introduced me to trapping furbearers. I see trapping as a way to continue being outdoors and another challenge. Can I outsmart and capture these wily...
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Marti Davis Afield: On treestand safety
Fall hunting season is upon us, and with that, brings the time when we start to hear about treestand accidents. Most hunters prefer to hunt from a treestand for various reasons. An elevated treestand...
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Marti Davis Afield: Get the stink out! On scent control while hunting
Several years ago, a friend of mine shared one of his primary deer hunting tips, and it has stuck with me to this day. “You have to be willing to give up whatever is downwind,” he said. Scent control...
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