Ice Fishing Essentials

Posted on December 10, 2020March 29, 2021 by Lisa Toohey

Ice fishing is a favourite winter pastime for many Canadians, but when you’re heading out onto the ice, what should you take? Ice fishing requires different gear than regular warm weather fishing. We can break down the required equipment into two categories: cold weather gear and ice fishing tools. Cold-Weather Gear Warm Clothes Before heading […]

5 Must-Have Items for Tree Stand Safety

Posted on October 13, 2020March 26, 2021 by Lisa Toohey

Deer hunting is a popular event in Ontario. Whether using a bow, shotgun, or rifle, hunters will be out in force this autumn. Many hunters who take to the trees for deer season forget to consider their own safety when climbing into their stands. Hunting 20 feet off the ground provides great advantages, but hunters […]

How to Choose an Arrow

Posted on August 5, 2020March 29, 2021 by Lisa Toohey

There are several important factors to consider when choosing an arrow. An arrow’s overall weight and stiffness can affect how it flies. It’s important to ensure your arrow is heavy enough for the type of shooting you will be doing. Arrow weight is also a critical factor in how well your bow handles the stress […]

A Beginners Guide to Fishing: Fishing Gear

Posted on June 25, 2020March 29, 2021 by Lisa Toohey

How to Catch More Fish  When you first decide to go fishing, deciding what gear to buy can feel very daunting. We often have people in our store ask us, “what do I need to start fishing?” We decided to put together a $100 tackle box with everything you need to start fishing as a […]

Archery Point Types

Posted on June 11, 2020March 30, 2021 by Lisa Toohey

Have you ever needed to look for arrow tips? Picking which ones to use can seem overwhelming when you first start comparing them. There are so many tips to choose from and each is slightly different from the next. It’s important to ask yourself what kind of tip is needed. Depending on what you’re doing, […]

What do I Need to Start Turkey Hunting?

Posted on April 9, 2020March 30, 2021 by Lisa Toohey

Have you ever wondered what essentials you need to start turkey hunting? We asked our experts in the store what products they would recommend to new turkey hunters. Turkey Locator Calls: When you’re trying to find turkeys, it’s better to use a sound from their environment that they’ll respond to as opposed to a turkey […]

A beginner’s guide to Turkey Hunting

Posted on March 20, 2020March 29, 2021 by Lisa Toohey

Before turkey hunters can begin their hunting adventures, there are some things they need to know. The Ministry of Natural Resources strictly regulates hunting wild turkeys in southern Ontario so before stepping out into the field, make sure you are educated! When does turkey season start this year? The Ministry of Natural Resources decides when […]

How do I buy a used handgun?

Posted on February 20, 2020March 29, 2021 by Lisa Toohey

Keep yourself safe and your firearm purchase legal with our short guide to buying a used handgun. There are some great reasons to buy used guns. Used guns and gear, like a nice red dot scope, often get packaged together, providing more bang for your buck than buying all new gun accessories. What is the […]

Parts of a Bullet

Posted on February 19, 2020March 29, 2021 by Lisa Toohey

When most of us think of a bullet, we picture its appearance before it fires out of a gun. However, in reality, a bullet is simply a projectile. It is a small piece of metal that shoots out of the barrel of the gun. Before being fired, all of the combined parts are called the […]

Anatomy of a Compound Bow

Posted on November 29, 2019March 29, 2021 by Lisa Toohey

A compound bow is a collection of simple machines that work together to give the archer a mechanical advantage when they shoot. Compound bows allow for more customization than traditional bows. Risers The riser is the central piece to which all other parts attach. The riser contains the grip and arrow shelf. It has universal […]