Great Hunting Moments!

Don Cowan

“I would like to thank Schnee’s for the great advice on Sitka Gear and their wonderful customer service for helping to make my first Elk hunt a complete success.  The advice given was right on and I had no concerns while in the field with the gear I had purchased.  I wore Sitka Gear exclusively and had core, thermal, 90% Pants and Jacket along with ColdFront system and two vests.

We had all weather conditions during the week from warm to 10 degree weather with rain, sleet, snow and of course some
beautiful clear skies.  With the Sitka Gear from Schnee’s I was able to adjust my layers and zippers to maintain my comfort and I was able to stay warm.

I also really liked the Schnee’s binocular harness system and the neoprene cover.  This system kept the binoculars under control and prevented them from bouncing around while on horseback and stalking.

Thanks,

Don Cowan”

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Thanks again from the folks at Schnee’s and Schnee’s Powder Horn Outfitters!

Schnee’s Fenceline Vest

One of the great things about designing your own clothing line is that you own the entire process, from idea through execution- so all the hours spent designing, testing, re-designing and re-testing eventually produce a piece of merchandise that bears your name. Of all the “Made by Schnee’s” apparel that we’ve produced, the Fenceline Vest is one of our favorites. It looks good, it’s tough, and it’s durable. As we say in our catalog, the Fenceline Vest™ will stand up to all kinds of ranch work and look good doing it. It’s made from our rugged 11 oz. Fenceline Canvas™, which is tough as nails, but feels like you’ve worn it for years. It features a Teflon® finish to repel water and resist stains, without compromising its soft and durable texture. It features an interior breast security pocket and 8 functional outside pockets: four patch pockets, top and bottom, our deep Kangaroo pockets for storing your gear and for hand warmth, and another set of handwarmer pockets trimmed in genuine washable cowbelly leather for strength, comfort and to add character to the vest. It features a heavy duty brass zipper with a storm flap secured by our signature shotgun snaps. On the back, this vest features a hidden center pleat, a subtle western yoke, and our signature genuine washable leather hanging loop. We make the vest both lined and unlined, and the lined version of our Fenceline vest features top quality Portuguese flannel for exceptional warmth and comfort. We feel that the Fenceline Vest is the best canvas vest on the market.

You can find the Fenceline Vest in our catalog, on our website and at Schnee’s Powder Horn Outfitters in Bozeman, Montana.

Fall Boot Sale at Schnee’s Bozeman Retail Store

Well, it’s late September and the snow has started falling. That can only mean one thing: the Schnee’s Fall Boot Sale at Schnee’s on Main Street in Bozeman, Montana! Just when you thought that your feet were going to just freeze and fall off, Schnee’s has come through again with another timely boot sale for area hunters and outdoors people.

Let’s start with the most popular pac boot in history, the Schnee’s Hunter II. Schnee’s Hunter II provides excellent traction with the Schnee’s exclusive Goodyear Rubber Advantage™ outsole with Air Bob traction. This is a hiking boot/pac boot made to hike long distances, comfortably, in harsh weather. The Hunter II is insulated with Cambrelle, Thinsulate™ Insulation, and wool felt quilted together in a removable liner for warmth without the bulk of conventional pac boots. Hunter II pac boot from Schnee’s has a comfort Rating: -20°F Active, 0°F Inactive. It’s available in 10″, 13″, and 16″ heights and through Sunday, October 4th, the Hunter II is $25 – $30 off at Schnee’s store in Bozeman. These are the best pac boots for hunting. Click here for more information about Schnee’s Hunter II Pac Boot.

Schnee's Hunter II Pac Boot

The Schnee’s Montana Pac Boot has been a go-to pac boot for most of us for a long time. Because of the lace-less entry and easy to use velcro closure, the Schnee’s Montana is a great boot to keep by the front door or in the mud room, or to use going to and from work, or to wear every day once the ground gets a bit colder. Schnee’s Montana™ Pac Boots will keep your feet warm, and are great for early Fall through late Spring. Like the Hunter II, Schnee’s exclusive high-traction Goodyear Rubber Advantage™ outsole provides excellent traction on the Montana boot. Insulated with 400g Thinsulate™ Ultra Insulation, with a 3mm wool removable liner. Comfort Rated 0°F Inactive, -20°F Active. During the Fall Boot Sale at Schnee’s in Bozeman, the Schnee’s Montana pac boot is $20 off regular price. Click here to read about more features of the Schnee’s Montana Pac Boot.

Schnee's Montana Pac Boot

In addition to the Schnee’s Hunter II Pac Boot and the Schnee’s Montana pac boot, the Western Pac boot and the Schnee’s Extreme Pac Boot are also on sale through Sunday at the retail store. The Western Pac Boot has a western toe toe and heel and is the perfect pac boot to wear on horseback, very stirrup friendly design. 10″ and 14″ heights are available. The Western Pac boot is available with either the Advantage air bob outsole or the Tire Tread (TT) design, and is $25 off during this sale event.. Click here for more information & details on the Schnee’s Western Pac Boot. The Schnee’s Extreme Pac Boot has 1000 grams of Thinsulate insulation, an Advantage traction outsole, and is available in 10″ or 13″ heights. The Schnee’s Extreme Pac Boot is comfort rated to -40°F Active, -20°F Inactive. Like all the Schnee’s Pac Boots, the Extreme has 6 1/2 ounce, full-grain tanned leather uppers, brass eyelets, removable liners and is rebuildable, meaning that these are boots that should last for years and years. The Schnee’s Extreme Pac Boot is $ 30 off during this sale event. Click here for more information on the Schnee’s Extreme Pac Boot.

Schnee's Extreme Pac Boot

Schnee's Western Pac Boot

We also have many other boots on sale during this event at our retail store. Our entire selection of Irish Setter boots is $20 off and includes the Irish Setter Elk Tracker, one of the best hunting boots available. Zamberlan boots, made in Italy, are all $30 off during this sale event. Our entire selection of Danner boots at Schnee’s retail store in Bozeman is $10 – $40 off during the sale. And lastly, all of our Lowa boots, including the Lowa Sheephunter made exclusively for Schnee’s, are $10 – $40 off through October 4th.

Lowa SheepHunter, made exclusively for Schnee's

To find out more information about the sale, please call Schnee’s retail store, (406) 587-0981. Please visit our website at www.schnees.com to get more information on the pac boots, and take a look at the wide selection of hunting & hiking boots available.

GORE™ OPTIFADE™ Concealment Webisode: Advanced Layering Techniques w/Jonathan Hart

Sitka® Gear owner, Jonathan Hart, explains how advanced layering systems interact with changing temperatures and activity levels. To find out why staying dry on the inside is important to a successful hunt, watch this webisode.

SportHill Hunting Apparel

SportHill may be new to hunting, but SportHill has been outfitting Olympic Champions, Olympic Teams, and Adventurers around the world with state-of-the-art clothing for nearly 25 years. One of the best fabrics on the market for cold weather athletics is 3SP, developed by SportHill and used in many of their garments, including their hunting apparel.  What does 3SP mean for hunters?

• Single layer solution
• Windproof to 35 mph
• Hydrophobic (water resistant)
• Very Quiet Durable Stretches & moves with the hunter
• Super-soft, brushed interior
• Snag resistant

The same cutting-edge apparel worn by the world’s best athletes is now available for hunters in VanisHybrid Camouflage on the Schnees.com site – and we’re very excited about it. Many archery  hunters train year-round and wear SportHill Infuzion tops while cross country skiing or trail running during the off-season; now the SportHill Infuzion top and SportHIll Infuzion pant are available in camo hunting clothes. Here’s a shot of the SportHill hunting apparel in the field:

SportHill Hunting Apparel

“This year I’ll be wearing my 3SP on all my hunts, from Africa to New Zealand, Canada, Alaska and throughout the West. Serious hunters demand serious gear, and this is the most functional clothing I’ve found, period!” Scott Haugen, TV Host, Writer, Speaker

Archery Elk Hunt- Jason Matzinger

Here’s a photo of the great bull Jason Matzinger got during his archery elk  hunt just outside Bozeman, Montana a few days ago. Jason & Jon Edwards host Powder Horn Montana television – and this fair chase, spot and stalk hunt was caught on video and will be showcased soon on the show. Archery elk hunting is one of the greatest sports in the world. Be sure to watch Powder Horn Montana TV on the Sportsman Channel to see other  big game hunts, archery elk hunting tips, great videos of bull elk, and more. This Sunday’s episode is a new one featuring Jon & Jason’s goat hunting trip in British Columbia!

Jason Matzinger's Bull

Badlands Bino Vault

Badlands Packs makes some great hunting packs-  the Badlands 2200, the Monster Fanny Pack, the Super Day Pack… but there’s one item that most of us could definitely use: The Badlands Bino Vault. The Bino Vault uses a Zip/No system ( a series of numerous very small earth magnets woven into a seam) that allows a totally silent opening and closing, plus it has pockets on the inside, and extra holding areas on the sides (for a radio & GPS), plus there’s a built-in area on the shoulder harness for a 35-oz hydration bladder. Even if you’re not a hunter, the Bino Vault makes a lot of sense if you spend a lot of time in the outdoors and want a fairly minimal set-up to carry your gear. The Bino Vault retails for $60 and is available on the schnees.com website.

Travis Morris was in the Powder Horn Outfitters store conducting a clinic on all the Badlands Packs and was kind enough to help shoot this video of the Bino Vault system:

Another Great Photo

Vince Vandiver of Rawlins, WY sent in this photo from his successful hunt in Healy, Alaska:

That’s a great looking 60″ moose! Congratulations on a terrific hunt!

Stone Sheep – Mountain Goat Success

Just got these photos in from a Schnee’s customerer, Lic. Ignacio Martinez, who just returned from his succesful hunting trip to British Columbia in the Cassier Mountains. Mr. Martinez was hunting with Bradford & Company Outfitters the last 2 weeks in August.  Mr. Martinez reports:

“…regarding Sitka gear bought by me last month. Everything that I bought was incredible. The rain gear (Stormfront jacket and Pant) was perfect. Completely waterproof.  Thank you, and I will continue shopping with Schnees.

-Ignacio Martínez”

And now check out the photos of his Stone Sheep & Mountain Goat:

Looks like a great trip!