Check out even more new hunting products for 2024 in Part 2 of this series.
11. Wicked Ridge RDX
The redesigned and American-built Wicked Ridge RDX 410 features the new ACUdraw Silent Cocking mechanism and new Pro-View 400 illuminated scope on a crossbow that’s 3 inches shorter than the previous model. As its name suggests, the bow blisters arrows at up to 410 FPS, while its reverse-draw, 9-inch-wide bow assembly means you’ll always have clearance for challenging shots. A lightweight aluminum riser is fitted with TenPoint’s slim RD pocket to reduce sound and vibration, and the Tactical X stock is configured for optimal comb height and length-of-pull for perfect balance. The Pro-View 400 lighted, 4×32 scope provides aim points out to 70 yards and will accommodate crossbows shooting 380-420 FPS. The RDX 410 also uses TenPoint’s DFI (Dry Fire Inhibitor) to prevent accidental firing, a crisp, 3.5-pound trigger and comes with a string-stop system that fits into the end of the barrel to further reduce noise and vibration. Clad in Peak XT camouflage, the RDX 410 comes with three Mach 400 carbon Alpha Nock arrows and a quiver.
MSRP: $899.00 | www.tenpointcrossbows.com
12. Stealth Cam Revolver
The Revolver cellular camera from Stealth Cam covers six zones to deliver a full 360 degrees of visibility, day and night, ensuring you’ll never miss a deer sneaking behind the lens. Its silent, pivoting motor responds quickly to movement, automatically situating the lens to the correct zone to deliver high-quality images and videos in real time, making it ideal for use on food plots or to ensure a wary buck isn’t slipping past. Select from the traditional single-zone capture (one photo/video of the triggered zone), 180-zone capture (three photos of three different zones) and a full 360-zone panoramic capture (six photos of all six zones), so nothing gets missed around the camera. Paired with the Command PRO app, the Revolver puts you right in the middle of the action. The Revolver also has a built-in GPS to share its precise location, and lightning quick 0.4-second trigger speed, capturing 4-, 8-, 16- and 36-MP, brilliant photos and 1080 HD video with audio. Finally, it has a flash detection range of 80 feet and uses four power LEDS to light up the night.
MSRP: $159.99 | www.stealthcam.com
13. Elite Ethos
Ethos is the Greek word for distinguishing character that defines the beliefs and ethics of a group or institution. No wonder Elite Archery named its new flagship bow the Ethos — it’s the perfect way to describe a bow that provides the ideal balance and character needed for successful hunts. With IBO speeds reaching up to 340 FPS, the Ethos features the SP Cam along with V3 Mods, allowing shooters to acquire the exact holding weight, draw length and back wall preferences they seek. S.E.T. technology eliminates the frustration of tuning a bow by allowing users to micro-adjust the limb pivot angle, which changes the position of the cams (lean), as well as the lateral position (center shot) to optimize arrow flight. The Ethos also uses wider limbs on a dual-caged riser to provide a shooting platform that enhances aimability and balance for faster shot acquisition, and a Precision Grip that fits like a glove to ensure consistent hand placement.
MSRP: $1,299.00 | elitearchery.com
14. Bushnell Bone Collector 1000
The Bone Collector 1000 6x25mm rangefinder from Bushnell can flawlessly range objects out to 1,000 yards with 1-yard accuracy, displaying line-of-sight distances and angle-range-compensation distances, so you’ll always get the true distance regardless of shooting angle. A 50% larger objective lens, all-glass optical system and fully multicoated lenses combine to provide imaging that’s up to two times brighter than the competition, adding critical time at dusk and dawn when you’ll still be able to see when others can’t. An ultra-fast scanning mode enables you to hold down the range button to update the range four times per second, providing fast information for quick target acquisition. A fast-focus eyepiece and standard one-button design make for easy ranging, while a new ergonomic housing adds stability and comfort for use on all-day sits. The Bone Collector 1000 comes with a five-year lifetime ironclad warranty, ensuring years of worry-free use. The Bone Collector 1000 laser rangefinder from Bushnell was designed in conjunction with Bone Collectors Michael Waddell, Nick Mundt and Travis “T-Bone” Turner to meet their specifications and rigorous hunting demands, giving all hardcore hunters everything they need to accurately determine distances in the toughest conditions.
MSRP: $149.99 | www.Bushnell.com
15. Easton X10 4mm
Looking to elevate your bowhunting beyond the treestand you use to ambush deer? The new X10 4mm Parallel Pro from Easton Archery joins the popular X10 lineup, providing archers an easy-tuning, lightweight, 4mm shaft with legendary X10 precision and quality. Designed for vertical archery equipment, the X10 Parallel Pro is made with advanced A/C construction, including an aluminum core that meets multi-use competition field worldwide compliance standards. The weight-coded shafts seamlessly pair with top-tier 4mm points, nocks, pins and collar systems, while 15 precise spine values from 250 down to 1,150 effortlessly fit the needs of all archers. Like other Easton arrows, the X10 4mm Parallel Pro arrows undergo the company’s exclusive five-point straightness test to deliver incomparable match-grade accuracy. Excellent shooters require excellent arrows, so the Parallel Pro should be in your quiver for your next competition or bowhunt.
MSRP: $249.99 (per dozen) | eastonarchery.com
16. Apex Overtaker Arrow Rest
The Overtaker is an actuated arrow rest constructed of all metal that can be attached to either the top or bottom limb for full arrow containment. The rest contains a removable, two-piece shroud and utilizes a patent-pending, spring-driven launcher to operate flawlessly, all housed in a compact unit that’s built as tough as the bowhunters using it. With a no-droop locking component, the Overtaker easily allows for independent elevation and windage micro-adjustments. Its unique overdraw feature makes for easy-as-pie tuning with silent operation, so you’ll never have to worry about retensioning the cable. With dedicated right- and left-handed models, this rest includes two launcher arms, overmolded and steel, and felt pads to reduce noise and arrow shaft wear. Reliability is guaranteed by more than a million live-fire tests performed by Apex, ensuring your rest operates flawlessly to help you execute perfect shots time after time.
MSRP: $99.99 | www.apex-gear.com
17. LaCrosse Ursa Boots
Ideal for summer scouting and early-season hunting, the new Ursa ES (Early Season) will be available in spring 2024 to help you tackle the toughest terrain. The Ursa ES expands LaCrosse’s popular Ursa line with footwear tailored for warmer weather, giving hunters aggressive and uber-comfortable kicks built to tackle the toughest mountain terrain. Constructed of suede with a lightweight, abrasion-resistant nylon upper, the ES features other premium components like GORE-TEX liners, double-stitching, a 360-degree, PU-coated leather mudguard, Vibram outsoles and EVA midsoles, making them extremely durable and comfortable. A Bi-Fit stability board evenly distributes weight underfoot, while a four-way stretch collar around the ankle adds comfort and prevents debris from entering the boot. At 8 inches high, its lace-to-toe design provides a customized, secure fit. Available in black/orange and brown/gold, the Ursa ES is sure to become your favorite footwear for all warm-weather pursuits.
MSRP: $249.95 | www.lacrossefootwear.com
18. Hawk Warrior
The popular Warrior blind from Hawk now comes in a unique Hawk Chaos Pattern, enabling hunters to better blend into a variety of foliage and weather patterns like rain and snow. The Warrior is constructed of a sturdy, powder-coated, all-aluminum, all-season panel frame and 600D Wet Print PolyOxford finish, providing years of hard use in the field. A DarkOut, all-black interior hides movements, while six archery and six firearm windows provide full 360-degree viewing/shooting opportunities. There are even ShadowMesh curtains with silent magnetic adjustments and Black Out fabric curtains with silent hooks/bungees. At 72 inches long by 78 inches tall, the Warrior’s ingenious accordion-style design means setup and takedown take only five minutes. A silent magnetized door that’s 32 inches wide by 57.5 inches tall allows for easy entry and exit, while six heavy-duty steel stakes hold the blind securely in place.
MSRP: $599.99 | hawkhunting.com
19. Blocker’s Finisher Series
Turkey bowhunters will appreciate the Finisher Turkey Series of apparel from Blocker Outdoors, a craftily designed collection of clothing to help hunters focus on the hunt and NOT on staying hidden from turkeys’ advanced eyesight. New for spring is a full line of jackets and pants in Mossy Oak Greenleaf to provide unparalleled concealment for drawing on eagle-eyed gobblers. One key feature of the series is the replacement of Blocker Outdoors’ bright yellow shield with more subdued colors to prevent turkeys from quickly spotting hunters. Added to the Finisher Turkey Series are premium fabrics and S3 anti-microbial technology that inhibits bacterial growth, preventing human odors from developing and wafting to wary birds AND other game that could alert everything in the woods to your presence. New for 2024 will be a lightweight pant and other apparel that allow hunters to match their camouflage clothing to the ambient temperatures they’ll encounter while pursuing long-bearded toms.
MSRP: $24.99-$129.99 | www.blockeroutdoors.com
20. Evolved Harvest Countdown
The Countdown seed mixture from Evolved Harvest is designed for late-season hunts, providing an ultimate triumvirate of cold-hardy, late-season forage. The Countdown contains a perfect balance of three parts rape seed, two parts turnip seed and one part radish seed to deliver ideal nutritional values that will satisfy the needs of deer everywhere. Like with all other Evolved Harvest seeds, the company hand selects seeds based on their ability to attract wildlife with a high-volume, nutritious and highly palatable food source. Not only does the Countdown mixture produce an incredible amount of forage capable of providing your herd with the vital minerals and nutrients required by deer throughout the fall and winter, but it also gives them the head start they need the following spring to ensure good overall health and antler growth. Each 3-pound bag of annual seed is designed to cover half-acre plots (22,000 square feet) and give white-tailed deer the necessary nutrition they’ll need to endure even the harshest cold-weather spells and snow-chocked winters.
MSRP: $21.99 | www.evolved.com
