Stoeger Range Day- Firing Benelli, Beretta, Sako, and Tikka

Posted on August 16, 2019December 10, 2025 by Lisa Toohey

Stoeger Range Day Monday, I used a shotgun for the first time. I had a blast. My boss, Dave, took me along to the Stoeger Range day at the Galt Sportsman Club and he showed me the ropes as we tried out all the fantastic firearms from companies like Benelli, Beretta, Sako, and Tikka. As […]

Camo Patterns: Which one to wear and when?

Posted on August 2, 2019December 10, 2025 by Lisa Toohey

Where to start There are so many camo patterns available now, how is a person supposed to tell which one is right for them? We looked into one of the biggest producers of camouflage patterns, Mossy Oak, to determine where to wear each pattern. The first consideration for hunters is their hunting choice. Different camo patterns […]

Proper Etiquette for Firearms Range

Posted on July 19, 2019December 10, 2025 by Lisa Toohey

No matter where you go in life, proper etiquette is important. The same applies to your firing range. At Triggers and Bows, new members must pass a range safety course. This is because members have 24/7 access and there is not always a range officer present to oversee the shooting. Here is some common range […]

Assembling an AR-15 Lower Receiver

Posted on July 12, 2019December 10, 2025 by Lisa Toohey

This week we are assembling an Radical Firearms AR-15 Rifle. We started with an incomplete lower and, piece by piece, turned it into a fully functioning rifle. By ‘we’ I mean Kyle, because I had no idea where to start. Parts List: UTG PRO AR-15 Position Mil Spec Buffer Tube Hiperfire AR-15 Sharp Shooter Trigger […]

3D Archery – what it is, and how to participate

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Lisa Toohey

What is it? 3D archery builds on the skills every archer develops initially by adding dynamic shooting into the sport. Archers walk a pre-determined course in small groups. Each archer gets a single shot at a three-dimensional target shaped like an animal. The targets on the animals cover the vital areas where a hunter would […]

Deer Food Plots: What You Need to Know

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Lisa Toohey

Deer Food Plot Basics Food plots are normally divided into two categories: kill plots and feeding plots. We’re here to help you decide what options are best for you and your land. How big should my food plot be? The size of your plots will be determined by several factors: The amount of land available, […]

Preparing for Bass Opening- Location, Time, Tackle

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Lisa Toohey

Bass Season is finally here! We’ve left some tips, tricks and important information below to help you bring home the bass. Locations When deciding where to set up for the day, keep some of the following in mind: Bass love shallow, warm water with lots of plant life in it. They prefer still or slow-moving […]

Why I chose SportDog when training my dog

Posted on June 14, 2019 by brody

Why I chose SportDog My Dog Eight years ago, I brought home an 8-week-old rambunctious Alaskan Malamute mix. He stole my heart instantly, but as he rapidly grew, I realized that my adorable puppy was turning into both a strong, and headstrong dog. By six months he weighed over 60 lb and had an incredible […]

Turkey Contest Week 5 results plus Grand Prize Winners!

Posted on June 3, 2019 by brody

  Turkey Season is Over!   Turkey Season has come to an end, at least until fall, and so our contest has closed as well. We saw some great birds this year and were amazed at your dedication to get out there and hunt despite the wet, windy weather this spring! Here at Triggers and […]

7 Ways to Enjoy Archery

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Lisa Toohey

As a great lifelong sport that can be enjoyed by all, archery introduces you to new people while exercising your mind and body. Although it might not seem versatile to newcomers, you’ll soon learn the many ways there actually are to participate in the beautiful sport of archery.. Here are just a few ideas to add variety to your archery routine.