Hunting with HECS

HECS Technology, the Story Behind the Breakthrough

This week we chronicle the history of HECS technology from the initial conception to the final product. We explain the science behind the product and the vast amount of research that went into the development and manufacturing of HECS technology.

200 Inch Monster Muley

Spot and Stalk Free Range Axis Deer

Exciting archery encounters from around the west

Unbelievable Archery Stalks on Rutting Muledeer

Close-up Adventures in Texas

This week were headed to Texas for the annual hunt with the winner of the 2016 Hecs Close Up video contest. The winner was Jonah Stout and his unbelievable close-up encounter with a Jake on his decoys.

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Hunting with HECS - Season 6 Episode 11

Close Quarters Whitetails

It's big buck season once again and this episode shows how well HECS technology works on big rutting whitetails. From eye level velvet bucks, to giant Midwest monsters well show it all right here on Hunting with HECS.

Bowhunting Idaho Shiras Moose

Mike Slinkard travels to Idaho and uses HECS Technology to get close to shiras moose. Mike is bowhunting and needs to get close to make it happen.

Best Close-Up Action of 2019

This week we look back at the most exciting encounters of 2019. If you missed any episodes, this is your chance to see the best close up action of the season.

Best Close-Up Action of 2017

This week we're going to go back and highlight some of the best close-up encounters we had in 2017. If you missed any episodes this is your chance to see some of the best clips of this season all in one place.

Exciting Big Game Encounters

This week we look back at some early encounters wearing Hecs technology. We show how well Hecs works on a variety of big game species and how you too can experience great close up encounters.

Thrilling January Predator Hunts

This week we head to Oregon to join up with master predator caller, Jim Walker. Jim regularly takes over a hundred coyotes each season and he uses Hecs technology to get them in close!

Close Quarter Predators and Archery Turkey Hunts

Proximity alert! Amazingly close predator hunting with a hand gun and mind-blowing archery turkey action all packed into one episode!

Putting the HECS on Spring Gobblers

This week we show you how to get away with more movement on wild turkeys than you ever thought was possible.

Exciting Turkey Tactics

This week we hunt with some HECS users who aren't afraid to push the boundaries on hard hunted toms.

In Your Face Turkey Encounters

This week we are breaking out some more over the top footage of HECS users getting closer to animals than ever before.

Amazing Full Strut Turkey Encounters

We're packing some of the best footage of the year into this episode to show you just what you can get away with while wearing HECS. From archery hunting sitting out in the open, to shotgun and youth with the crossbow, we cover it all.

HECS is the Cure for Spring Fever

This week the crew puts the HECS on some late season birds and then heads north for some close-up spot and stalk black bear action with a bow.

Pushing the Limits with Turkey and Predators

This week HECS users push the limits on eastern turkeys and western predators to show just what you can get away with wearing HECS technology.

Exciting Spring Black Bears with Archery Gear

This week the crew puts on their HECS, grabs their bows and hits the woods for some exciting spring black bear action.

Prowling the BC Bush for Spot & Stalk Black Bears

This week we head to the wilds of British Columbia to spot and stalk black bears with archery gear. There are a lot of bears here and the close-up action is non-stop.

Four Aces and a Bear

This week we enjoy some thrilling off season action at the 4 Aces Ranch in Oregon where we showcase close encounters with a variety of species. Then well head out on some exciting spot and stalk action on black bears with archery gear.

Up Close and Personal

This week we look back at some of the best close up HECS encounters on a wide variety of big game species.

HECS and the Family Heritage

For over a decade HECS has proven you can get closer than ever before. This week we take a look back at the history of a hunting family and HECS technology.

In Pursuit of a 200 Inch Mulie

This week host Mike Slinkard heads out in pursuit of antelope and mule deer with archery gear. His persistence pays off when he finds a huge 200 inch buck!

Going Western with Archery Bull Elk

This week the crew hits the western mountains in pursuit of hard hunted archery elk. They put HECS through the paces and have some amazing close up encounters. Its all coming up right here on Hunting with HECS!

Amazing Spot and Stalk Mule Deer

This week we head to the high country to spot and stalk trophy mule deer bucks with archery gear. HECS technology gets them close and the action is unbelievable!

Unbelievable Action with Rutting Archery Bulls

This week we tag along on western elk hunts during the peak of the rut. It's archery season and HECS technology means the action will be up-close and non-stop! Its all coming up right here on Hunting with HECS!

Going Western with Rutting Bulls

This week hunters use a variety of tactics to pursue rutting bull elk and HECS helps get them close to the action!

Three Generations Getting it Done

Three generations of the Slinkard family grab their bows and head into western mountains in search of mule deer and elk. Each one has their own style of hunting but regardless of which method they use, the HECS technology lets them get closer than ever before. Its an exciting hunt filled with close up adventure and one the Slinkard family wont soon forget.

Big Buck Throw Down!

The HECS crew follows along with some western Kansas mule deer hunters who have the most incredible close up hunt of their lives. Then we head to New Mexico to team up with legendary elk hunter Ralph Ramos for some one on one action with big rutting bulls.

Putting the HECS on Big Western Mulies

This week we head west and use HECS technology to get closer than ever before to big Western mule deer.

Unbelievable Archery Stalks on Rutting Mule Deer

This week the HECS crew goes one on one with rutting mule deer bucks during Oregon's late archery season. Using HECS technology the guys are able to pull off some amazing stalks that you have to see to believe.

Trophy Midwest Whitetails in Action

We join John Dudley from Nock On Archery while he pursues trophy class Midwest whitetails with archery gear. John lives and breathes big bucks and he puts in the time and uses HECS technology to ensure he has multiple encounters with these deep woods giants.

Best of 2020

This week, we take a look back at another amazing season here at Hunting with HECS. Early season predators, spring gobblers, fall mule deer and monster bulls, its all jam packed into one exciting episode.

Best Closeup Action Of 2018

This week we look back at the most exciting encounters of the 2018. We had many amazing close encounters this season and we are going to re-cap some of the best in this episode.

Game Changing Turkey Tactics

This week we take a look back at some early HECS footage to see how HECS Technology has changed the way we hunt.

Unbelievable Close Up Encounters

This week the HECS crew staggers the imagination with their amazing close up encounters with both geese and turkeys. Waterfowl hunters will be blown away when they see this footage!

Calling them Close

This week we head out in search of some winter predator action. Using HECS technology makes for some exciting close encounters and more fur in the truck.

Midwest Spot and Stalk Turkey

This week we tag along on some Midwest turkey hunts. When the birds are henned up and nothing is coming to the calls the guys use HECS technology to stalk into range and fill their tags.

Radical Turkey Tactics

With more and more pressure being put on hard hunted turkeys, its time to think outside the box when it comes to turkey tactics. This episode shows how HECS Technology can make it happen.

Pushing the Boundaries

In this weeks episode the HECS crew pushes the boundaries farther than ever before. We think this is some of the best Hecs footage weve ever put together and its sure to have you glued to your seat. This show is all about up close, in your face action and its all coming up, right here on Hunting with HECS!

Up Close Turkey Tactics

This week the crew breaks out the archery gear and hunts strutting Toms from the ground with no blind. This up-close action showcases the amazing advantage offered by HECS technology.

HECS Hunters Getting Closer

This week we feature actual HECS customers using their HECS suits in real world situations. Well watch as they push their boundaries and experience close up action like never before. This show is all about hunters just like you and its all coming up, right here on Hunting with HECS!

Putting the HECS on Big Bruins

This week the crew put on their HECS, grabs their bows and hit the woods for some exciting one on one, spot and stalk black bear action.

In Pursuit of Mountain Black Bears

The HECS crew heads to the western mountains in pursuit of black bears. From crazy spot and stalk to baited tree stand hunts, the guys push the limits to see just how much they can get away with using their HECS system.

Once in a Lifetime Encounter!

This week the HECS crew heads to South Africa with archery tackle to try out their HECS systems on some of the wariest game on the planet. Its all going to lead them to a once in a lifetime encounter!

Exciting Archery Black Bear Hunts

Join Rockie Jacobsen and Michael Batese as they put the HECS on wary Idaho bruins with archery gear.

Exciting Western Black Bear and Antelope Hunts

This week we head to the mountains for exciting spot and stalk black bear hunts. Then we move on to the high plains for some up-close archery antelope action!

The Screaming Bulls of September

This week we head to the mountains of Oregon for one on one interaction with screaming bull elk! The rut is in full swing and the HECS crew moves in close for some fantastic close up action with these mountain monarchs.

Exciting September Archery Elk

This week the HECS crew pursues elk in the western mountains with archery gear. Its up-close action at its finest and you'll see it all right here on Hunting with HECS

Amazing Close-up Archery Deer Encounters

This week the HECS crew grab their bows and head to the field in pursuit of deer. They'll use HECS Technology to get super close to both mule deer and whitetails in multiple states. It's an exciting way to hunt deer and you'll see it all, right here on Hunting with HECS.

Eye Level Whitetails

The crew is headed south this week in pursuit of monster whitetails! First to Texas where they have some unbelievable close up encounters with some big bucks on the ground. Then on to Kansas where they take on that states legendary whitetails at eye level. As always, you’ll see it all, right here on Hunting with HECS!

The Best Encounters of 2021

As one year closes and another begins we pause take a look back at a crazy year. This week we take a look back at the best encounters of 2021. If you've missed any of the HECS shows this year then you aren't going to want to miss this action packed episode.

The Incredible Encounters of 2016

This week we take a journey back through 2016 and remember some of our favorite close-up encounters this year. From turkeys and bears at 5 yards to coyotes and deer almost in our laps, the HECS crew continues to push the limits. This episode is completely packed with close-up encounters and as always, you’ll see it all, right here on Hunting with HECS!

Heart Stopping Archery Brown Bear Hunt

This week we follow host Mike Slinkard on a heart pounding archery brown bear hunt on the Alaskan Peninsula. Brown bears are one of the largest predators on earth and Mike is adding to the challenge by trying to take one with archery gear. It's hair raising adrenaline filled hunting at its best and its all coming up right here on Hunting with HECS!

Exciting Conclusion of Mike Slinkard's Alaskan Brown Bear Hunt

We continue with Mike Slinkard's adrenalin packed archery brown bear hunt on the Alaskan Peninsula. Its a heart pounding journey for one of Mike's top bucket list animals and it doesn't disappoint. Brown bears with archery gear may well be the pinnacle of spot and stalk hunting.

Shockingly Close Turkey Encounters

This week we jam 8 unbelievably close turkey encounters into one action packed episode! You've never seen turkey hunting like this before so sit back and relax as we go Hunting with HECS.

High Tech Turkeys

This week we show why hunters all over the country are calling HECS patented technology the most important piece of gear a turkey hunter can have. The crew showcases the HECS advantage on New Mexico and Idaho gobblers and is a must see for anyone who enjoys hunting these awesome birds.

Customer Appreciation Week

This week we are showcasing real hunts that have been sent in by HECS customers. This exciting episode proves again that HECS technology is without a doubt, the most important piece of hunting gear a turkey hunter can own.

A HECS Trifecta!

This week we follow along with legendary elk guide Ralph Ramos as he goes east in pursuit of both eastern and osceola turkeys as well as gators and hogs. It's an eastern trifecta you don't want to miss!

Calling New Mexico Javelina

This week we join Ralph Ramos in New Mexico for whitetail and javelina. In this action packed episode, the guys stalk the desert Southwest and utilize HECS Technology to call wary javelina into bow range.

Spot & Stalk On Hawaiian Axis Deer

This week we join HECS users stalking ultra wary free range axis deer on the Hawaiian island of Lanai. Using HECS Technology, they stalk in close and take these amazing deer with archery gear.

Spectacular Western Big Game Hunts

This week we mix it up with western big game. From spot and stalk in the open sage to the heart pounding action of a frenzied elk herd, we'll take you in and get you close.

In Pursuit of World Class Mule Deer

This week we spot and stalk massive mule deer bucks with archery gear. Then we'll head to Idaho for some heart pounding antelope action.

The Frenzied Bulls of Oregon

This week we head to Oregon to hunt bull elk in the peak of the rut.

In Pursuit of Bugling Bulls

This week we travel around the west in pursuit of screaming bulls. The rut is on and HECS technology allows us to get into the thick of the action.

One on One with Big Mulie Bucks

Watch as HECS technology allows us to slip right into archery range of rutting mule deer bucks in both Colorado and Oregon.

Hunting Rutting Bucks with Archery Gear

This week the HECS crew stalks mule deer bucks on the ground with archery gear. If you like up close, one-on-one action with big rutting bucks, then this is one show you don't want to miss.

Putting the HECS on Hard Hunting Whitetails

One of the most common questions we get is "how well does HECS technology work on hard hunted whitetails?" In this episode you'll watch as the HECS crew uses their PSE bows to put the HECS on wild free range deer in both Montana and Oklahoma.

Face to Face with Texas Whitetails

Close-up adventures abound this week as the crew heads to Texas to put their HECS gear to work on whitetails and hogs.

The Best Encounters of 2022

We take a look back at the stunning season we had here on Hunting with HECS. As is our tradition, we've pulled together some of our most exciting close encounters from this year and put them all in one action packed episode.

A Look Back at Some Great HECS Encounters

After hundreds of close encounters over the past decade we've amassed an incredible amount of amazing close-up action. In this episode we'll take a look back at some of our best encounters from seasons past.

Waterfowl and Predator Action

This week we fight the winter blues by enjoying some exciting waterfowl and predator action in Central Oregon. As usual we push the limits and sit out on chairs to prove the effectiveness of HECS technology!

Late Season Bear & Bison

This week we head out to do some western bear hunting with archery gear, but first we’ll head to the 4 Aces Ranch in Oregon to fill the freezers after some exciting close up action.

High Action Coyotes

This week we head to the high desert in search of fast action on coyotes.

HECS Technology - Innovation that Changed the World

HECS patented technology was launched in 2010 and has since rewritten the book on how to achieve the ultimate concealment when dealing with wildlife. This episode chronicles the HECS story from beginning to today!

Challenging Conventional Turkey Hunting Tactics

Mike and the team use archery gear and push the limits taking turkeys while sitting on chairs in plain view of the approaching birds!

Break the Barrier with Wild Turkeys

This week we show you how to break the barrier that keeps big toms from getting in close. We prove it on real life hunts with both hard hunted eastern birds as well as cagey Merriam’s in the west.

Black Death with a Bow!

Host Mike Slinkard tests HECS technology on one of the world's most dangerous animals, the Cape Buffalo Of Africa. Cape Buffalo kill more professional hunters than any other species in Africa and Mike is eye to eye with a giant bull and trying to take him with bow and arrow!

Putting the HECS on Africa

Mike Slinkard and the rest of the crew finish up an action packed trip to the dark continent. It's archery hunting at its finest with nonstop action and unbelievable closeup spot and stalk encounters.

On the Ground with Free Range Axis

The crew heads to Hawaii to put their HECS to work on wary free range axis deer. They'll be stalking them on the ground with archery gear and the close encounters are amazing.

Over the Shoulder Black Bears

This week we take you on some hair raising adventures around the west. From lung busting mountain hunting, to over the shoulder archery black bears at six steps, this episode is packed with amazing closeup encounters.

Spot & Stalk: Boone & Crockeet Black Bear

Today we head to the mountains for closeup spot and stalk black bear hunting. It all culminates in a once in a lifetime encounter with a true giant bruin.

Bugling Early Season Bulls

This week we take you on some action packed hunts for early season bulls. We get into some fantastic encounters with screaming bulls you have to see to believe.

In Pursuit of Monster Archery Bulls

This week we dive deep into the September elk rut. Screaming bulls are everywhere and the action is non-stop! From DIY high country hunts, to Oregon monsters, we showcase one amazing encounter after another in this must see episode.

Mike Pursues Monster Bulls in Arizona

This week we chase bugling bulls across the western states, culminating in host Mike Slinkard stalking monster bulls in Arizona. It took Mike 14 years to draw his Arizona tag and he's going to hold out for a giant.

High Country Bulls

This week we head to the mountains for some crazy close encounters with bull elk in New Mexico and Montana.

Stalking Archery Mule Deer

This week we go head to head with wary public land mulies. We'll be stalking them on the ground with our PSE bows and getting in super close.

The Challenge of Archery Whitetails

This week we break out the archery gear and stalk New Mexico mule deer. Then we switch gears and pursue whitetails from Texas to Missouri. All while pushing the limits of HECS technology. If you've ever wondered how well HECS works on wary whitetails then this is a must see episode.

Elusive Midwest Whitetails

If you've ever wondered how well HECS works on whitetails, we have it covered in this episode. This week we'll join midwest whitetail hunters as they put their HECS through the paces on hard hunted deer.

The Best Encounters of 2023

This week we take a look back at some of the best encounters of 2023. From predators to turkeys and Cape buffalo to screaming bulls, we cover the gamut of big game the world over.

Exciting Look Back at HECS Moments

This week we open the vault and take a look back at some exciting HECS moments from past seasons. In this highlights episode we'll enjoy the compelling journey in understanding how far we can push HECS technology.

Let’s See How Close We Can Call in a Coyote

This week we head out to the high desert of eastern Oregon for some shockingly close encounters with hard hunted public land coyotes.

Exciting Spring Bear Action

This week we enjoy some off season hunts at the 4 Aces Ranch, then roll on into some exciting archery bear action.

Heading to Mexico to hunt the Ornate Ocellated Turkey

We head to old Mexico to hunt Ocellated turkeys, the most beautiful of all the turkey sub-species. We'll also put to bed some of the misconceptions about eastern turkeys and show that HECS technology works on every variation of turkey no matter where you live.

Action Packed Turkey & Predator Hunts

This week we travel from the green fields of Ohio to the high deserts of Oregon in pursuit of exciting turkey and predator action.

This Footage Shocked Turkey Hunters Across the Nation

This week we feature unbelievable encounters that shocked turkey hunters across the nation. The crew gets into one unbelievable encounter after another in this action packed episode.

Turkey Hunters Cutting it Close!

Turkey hunters from around the country strut their stuff by pushing the limits and getting in close!

Radical Turkey Encounters

This week we enjoy one extremely close turkey encounter after another using only archery gear and sitting in the open.

HECS Users Showcase Turkey Hunts

This week, turkey hunters strut their stuff using HECS Technology to get close!

Changing Turkey Tactics

This episode is packed with unbelievable close encounters as we take a look back at how our turkey hunting tactics have radically changed over the years using HECS Technology.

Mind Blowing Close Encounters on Turkey & Black Bear

The HECS crew heads out after late season turkey and spring bear. From Canada to the backyard, from seasoned pros to beginners, HECS Technology continues to produce mind blowing close encounters.

Stalking Black Bears & Coastal Browns with Archery Gear

We explore how well HECS Technology works on bruins. We're stalking everything from black bears in the mountains to coastal brown's in Alaska and we're doing it on the ground with archery gear!

Around the World

In this action packed episode we travel around the world archery hunting a variety of species. From New Zealand stag to African kudu and from Texas javelina to Oregon pronghorns, the crew shows how well HECS Technology performs on a large variety of animals.

Family Hunts

This week we take a look back at family hunts from around the globe. From African Plains game to exciting western species, it's been a family endeavor from the very beginning.

Western Archery Elk

This week we head out across the west in pursuit of screaming bulls.

Screaming Bulls of September

This week we head to the backcountry of Oregon to pursue screaming bull elk with archery gear. The rut is kicking in and Mike Slinkard and the crew are hard after them.

Chasing Bugling Bulls

This week we're in pursuit of bugling bulls with archery gear. It all ends with Mike Slinkard in a head to head cat and mouse encounter with an Arizona monster.

New Mexico Archery Elk Action

This week we join legendary elk guide Ralph Ramos who's in pursuit of screaming New Mexico bulls with a variety of hunters.

Spot & Stalk Archery Mule Deer

We're headed to Eastern Oregon this week for exciting spot and stalk archery mule deer. It's and action packed with multiple close encounters you have to see to believe.

Exciting Late Season Mule Deer

This week Mike Slinkard grabs his bow and heads to the snow covered mountains of New Mexico for late season mule deer.

Midwest Whitetail Action

We're headed to the Midwest this week in pursuit of whitetails. We tag along with archery guru John Dudley as he pursues monster bucks with archery gear then head to Missouri for some late season action.

Exciting Year End Encounters

Mike Slinkard takes us along on an exciting look back of another successful year at Hunting with HECS. From fast action predator hunts to screaming bulls, it's all here in this action packed episode.

Incredible Encounters

This week we're taking a look back at so incredible encounters from the past utilizing HECS Technology.

HECS'n the Night!

This week, we are night hunting for wild hogs, varmints and predators combining HECS technology and the incredible new Shinenyx thermal/night vision fusion optics platform. If you haven't experienced the excitement of hunting in total darkness, now's your chance to see what you're missing!