Jani's Gear Shed: Turkey Hunting Kit

Jani's Gear Shed: Elk Calling Kit

The ability to create a variety of sounds is key for sucess when hunting the elk rut. I tend to use an external reed most often to produce sharp cow calls that can carry across the hills. I always have a few diaphragms with me for quick calling and bugling with the metal bugal tube. New to my lineup this year is the EZ SUK'R, an elk call that works on the inhalation rather than the exhale. Hopefully this hands-free call will get closer than ever...

Steven Rinella's Turkey Hunting Kit

Turkey hunting in a place as notoriously difficult as South Carolina requires a few specific pieces of gear to aid in a successful hunt. Going out with wild turkey aficionado Robert Abernethy certainly helps your chances as well. First Lite Phantom Leafy Suit In a state where the gobblers have been hunted long and hard, visual blending is a crucial aspect of the hunt. First Lite’s Phantom Leafy Suit Top can help you hide from the wariest of...

Jani's Gear Shed: Backcountry Meals

Packing food for a long backcountry hunt means considering weight, nutrients, and palatability. I pack simple breakfast options, a lot of snacks to get me through the day, and Peak Refuel provides me with a protein-packed meal to satisfy my hunger at night and gives me the energy to hunt hard and early the next morning.