Outdoor Technology

Seriously I do love technology, but it is one of the things which tends to separate us from the natural world. Todays hunter has many choices. He can choose how much tech. he wants to use.

I'm an old guy if you look at the birthdays. Still, I seem to know more about the latest high tech. gadgets than many young people I talk with.

I use the web well, enjoy some games.
I used a PDA back before smart phones took on those duties. I love my digital cameras. I can still manage with the old tech. Windows PC's at work, and use my personal iPhone and MacBook constantly.

But sometimes we get seduced into buying without too much thought. The technology can become more important than the activity or job.

I mow with a big expensive riding mower and we also have some expensive exercise equipment (which I should use).

Few today would use a push mower, but it could be a win, win! There
is no motor to maintain or to pollute, motivation to exercise as the grass grows, and we'd save money. Most of us are too sophisticated for that.
The place I mow is too big :-)

I'm a more serious hunter than fisherman, but I've enjoyed the outdoor technology of bass boats with all the gadgets. I once owned a small bass boat, and have owned several bass buggies with various gadgets on them. I've learned from them.

I keep returning to a canoe; pictured is my fifth. A 'quality' canoe is a great fishing partner, it ask very little, and it's always ready to go. It's light weight, simple, beautiful, quiet, and doesn't disturb nature.

I've tried electric and gas motors on canoes too. Paddling is not hard, it always works, and in some ways it's less work. Skillful paddling alone gives me some pleasure.

You can invest a lot of time and money in outdoor technology.
With a bass boat, I'd be more comfortable, and catch more fish. I'd also have to take care of a big tow vehicle, boat, motors, trailer, batteries, gas, oil.... All those things have to be kept up, charged up, filled up... to go fish for a couple of hours. I love technology, but it can become work.
The best deal may be a good fishing buddy who owns all that stuff.

A hunter can end up with a lot of outdoor technology too.
I've tried some hunting technology: Camping RVs, ATVs, 4WDs, decoys, remote electronic calls, lures, cover scents, simple portable blinds, a big deer stand on a trailer... to name a few. It depends on the situation, but I think simpler is often better.

My iPhone is my game call, a video/still camera, and much more. I often carry a folding stool and a folding saw if I plan to sit.

Hunting this way feels natural to me.
There is nothing much to distract me from
enjoying nature and the authentic hunting experience.

I am realistic; I know hunting this way is not most effective. I've already killed a few deer in my life. I don't expect to get a deer very often, and even less likely a trophy deer. I do expect to have a great experience!

This is just information; your results may vary. I'm not suggesting you should do what I do. If I hadn't already tried a lot of "stuff", and learned from it, I'd still be "buying-it".

I primarily hunt the same places, I know them intimately, and I may have more time to hunt than most. If things were different I would probably need to adjust my hunting style.

I still keep a keen, but discerning eye on outdoor technology.
I recently bought the tiny LED flashlight mentioned above. I'd been carrying a small LED headlamp, but this tiny flashlight with a clip, is simpler, lighter, and better for me. See my review at: Fenix Flashlight

Today I'm slow and careful about buying any new gadgets. I recently read a review page with a good idea. He gave several scores, and one was NGTSOASUS. (Not Going To Sit On A Shelf Unused score)

There are some product reviews near the bottom of the
hunting technology page.

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