When the season closes, a lot of hunters hang up their boots and wait for fall. Brad Fenson does the opposite.

In this BrAdvice episode, Brad makes the case that winter is when better hunts are built. He walks through his off-season routine, emptying the gun cabinet, taking firearms completely apart, and doing the deep cleaning most people never get around to during the season.

But this isn’t just about guns.

Brad talks about caring for leather boots so they don’t crack, repairing torn clothing before it fails in the field, and cleaning optics the right way so you don’t damage coatings. He also gets into bow maintenance — checking cams, strings, and servings, and why small problems ignored in January become big problems in September.

A big theme of the episode is familiarity. Brad argues that the more time you spend with your gear in winter, the more confident, capable, and calm you’ll be when things go sideways in the field.

It’s part maintenance guide, part mindset shift, and a reminder that preparation is often what makes a good season great.

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