Optics & Scopes
Best Hunting Binoculars
Hunting, bird watching, or shooting groups...binoculars are an integral part of your kit. But what makes a great pair and how do you choose the best one?
Randy Bauman was lead instructor for seven years at the Boy Scouts of America National Camping School-Shooting Sports Section, and he has a lifetime interest in teaching others about firearms. His primary passion is big-game hunting, mainly DIY backpack hunting deep in the wilderness. That passion for hunting led him to become a Life Member of Safari Club International and he currently serves as President of the Central Washington Chapter of SCI.
Experience
- Lead instructor Boy Scouts of America National Camping School-Shooting Sports Section
- Life Member of Safari Club International
- President of the Central Washington Chapter of SCI
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