by Casey Hartwell | Oct 12, 2026 | Blog, Firearms, Gear
Hunt Bums Firearms · National Hearing Protection MonthSix Excuses Shooters Make for Skipping Hearing ProtectionWhy the usual reasons for skipping ear pro don’t hold up, at the range or in the field, and what to look for in electronic hearing...
by Casey Hartwell | Oct 10, 2026 | Blog, Gear, Waterfowl
Hunt Bums Gear Guide · 2026/27 SeasonBest Duck Hunting Waders of 2026Eight picks and 19 waders compared on what decides whether you're still happy with a pair in December: fit, the boot, where they take abuse and how fast the company fixes them.Find my wader...
by Casey Hartwell | Sep 29, 2026 | Blog, Gear, Waterfowl
Hunt Bums Gear GuideBest Waterfowl Loads of 2026Steel still dominates the blind. In Hunt Bums' 2026 State of Waterfowl Hunting survey, 68.6% of respondents said it's their primary shot material. We compared 20 current loads to find the best waterfowl loads of 2026,...
by Casey Hartwell | Sep 28, 2026 | Blog, Firearms, Gear, Waterfowl
Hunt Bums Gear GuideBest Waterfowl Shotguns of 2026Every duck gun gives something up. Here's what each of the best waterfowl shotguns trades away, and how to tell which compromises suit the way you hunt.6Picks · Every One Hunted by Hunt BumsFor the 2026–27...
by Dru Yoder | Sep 25, 2026 | Big Game, Blog, Gear
Part 3 · The Saddle Series Big Game · Gear What You Actually Need to Start Saddle Hunting (And What You Don't) "A saddle, a tether, a lineman's rope, climbing sticks, and a platform. That's what gets you off the ground." By Dru Yoder...
by Dru Yoder | Aug 26, 2026 | Big Game, Blog, Gear
Part 2 · The Saddle Series Big Game · Gear Choosing My Saddle Hunting Setup (And Why I Picked It) "I wanted something safe, something that worked, and something I wasn't going to second-guess for another three weeks." By Dru Yoder · August 26, 2026 · 6 min read If...
