The Sparta Blog

3 Ways to Get More Opening Days

3 Ways to Get More Opening Days

This winter my dad unexpectedly passed away, and unintentionally left a valuable lesson about hunting. Even though it’s been 6 months, my fingers still struggle to type about his final two-week bat...

5 Tips to Improve Your Real-World Accuracy

5 Tips to Improve Your Real-World Accuracy

If you want to be a better shot than you were last season, what would get you the most improvement versus effort invested? In the past, we sought to increase our range with magnum cartridges and sc...

Wild Pursuits: Hunting Adventures and Poacher Car Chases in Serbia

Wild Pursuits: Hunting Adventures and Poacher Car Chases in Serbia

Luton, a place most Brits know but no one wants to go. Our adventure began with a quick curry that set our backsides ablaze. Little did we know that this spicy ordeal was just the beginning of our ...

Could Varmint Hunting Be the Most Fun Way to Improve Your Shooting Skills?

Could Varmint Hunting Be the Most Fun Way to Improve Your Shooting Skills?

Varmint hunting is the most underutilized tool for big game hunters. There, I said it, and I’ll defend my position with a list of benefits that will make you wonder why you haven’t tried it before....

Are Tripods Worth the Weight for Bowhunters?

Are Tripods Worth the Weight for Bowhunters?

As a hunting guide and bowhunter, I’m keenly aware that hunters show up ready to enjoy an exciting hunt, yet have a limited amount of vacation to dedicate to it. Successful bowhunting is as much an...

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