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FOLIO 05 / THE JOURNAL

Field notes,
seasonal reports.

Dispatches from the Trinity flyway, the Chinati Mountains, and the road in between.

Aoudad: Hunting the Ghosts of West Texas Mountains
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Cienega · West Texas MARCH 2025

Aoudad: hunting the ghosts of West Texas.

Glass, climb, set, breathe, send. A field report from the Chinati Mountains on hunting aoudad — the long country, the long glass, and what makes a ram a real one.

Recent Dispatches
Building Blinds That Last
Waterfowl Field Notes

Building Blinds That Last

Don't let your duck blind scare off birds before they even land. Learn how to build a rock-solid duck blind that blends seamlessly into your hunting environment, withstands…

By Jackson Skyfall · 3 min
Duck Calling That Actually Works
Waterfowl Field Notes

Duck Calling That Actually Works

Turn your duck calling from noise into results. Discover how to authentically communicate with ducks by mastering essential calls, timing, and volume adjustments to ensure more birds commit…

By Jackson Skyfall · 3 min
Low Fence vs. High Fence Hunting
The Field Essay

Low Fence vs. High Fence Hunting

Few debates spark as much controversy among hunters as low fence vs. high fence hunting. Discover the real differences, ethical considerations, and advantages of each approach to decide…

By Jackson Skyfall · 3 min
The Science of Decoy Spreads
Waterfowl Field Notes

The Science of Decoy Spreads

Are your decoy spreads failing to pull ducks in? Discover how to strategically arrange your spread, leverage wind and sun direction, and select the right decoys to mimic…

By Jackson Skyfall · 3 min
How to Pack for a Hunt That Will Push You to Your Limits
The Field Field Notes

How to Pack for a Hunt That Will Push You to Your Limits

Packing poorly for an extreme hunt isn't just inconvenient, it can be dangerous. Discover exactly what essentials you need, how to layer your clothing for survival, and practical…

By Jackson Skyfall · 3 min
Tech That Actually Helps in the Field
The Field Tools

Tech That Actually Helps in the Field

Tired of hunting apps cluttering your phone with flashy gimmicks? Real hunts demand real tools. From precise mapping with OnX Hunt to reliable deer forecasts with DeerCast, here’s…

By Jackson Skyfall · 3 min
Public Land vs. Private Land
The Field Tools

Public Land vs. Private Land

Public land will punch you in the mouth and make you earn every ounce of success. Private land demands discipline, planning, and year-round grit. One is raw chaos,…

By Jackson Skyfall · 3 min
Scopes, Binoculars, Rangefinders
The Ranges Gear

Scopes, Binoculars, Rangefinders

In the world of hunting, your optics make or break the shot. Scopes, binoculars, and rangefinders aren’t extras; they’re essential tools that separate lucky guesses from confident kills.…

By Jackson Skyfall · 3 min
A Dog Worth Hunting Over
Waterfowl Field Notes

A Dog Worth Hunting Over

Any mutt can chase a tennis ball. But a true retriever, the kind worth freezing your ass off with in a duck blind, is built different. Steady under…

By Jackson Skyfall · 3 min
The Right Shotgun for the Job
Waterfowl Field Notes

The Right Shotgun for the Job

Most shotguns talk a big game. The Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 backs it up—every cold, muddy, miserable mile of the hunt. Built for those brutal mornings when…

By Jackson Skyfall · 3 min
FIELD REPORT
The Ranges Gear

FIELD REPORT

The Honey Badger by Q is the ultimate .300 Blackout rifle—compact, suppressed, lightweight, and unapologetically badass. Built for speed, stealth, and precision, it’s the go-to firearm for shooters…

By Gampo · 2 min
NO SHIT
Heritage Recap

NO SHIT

Skyfall Reserve’s 2024–2025 hunting season was one for the books—packed with epic waterfowl action, long-range rifle kills, whitetail chases, West Texas aoudad, Arizona elk, and enough mud, blood,…

By Gampo · 2 min
The FIX by Q
The Ranges Gear

The FIX by Q

The FIX isn’t just a rifle. It’s the rifle . The one that makes all your other guns feel like participation trophies. It’s the stepdad you wish your…

By Gampo · 3 min
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