The swamp was the place to be. It was where all the whitetails came from, retreated to, and felt safe enough to move in daylight in the high-pressure public-land area I was hunting. But as I clanged ...

I’ve hunted with all kinds of climbing sticks, ranging from the $30 cheapos to premium offerings from innovative brands. After nearly 20 years of experimenting and conducting head-to-head tests, I’ve ...