THE WESTERN HUNTER

Big Country. Real Adventure.

The Western Hunter

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Is It Time For A New Bow?

by Darin Cooper

If you’re a normal, red-blooded bowhunter, you’ve probably been looking forward to getting your hands on the new bow lineups. It’s hard not to get excited when the advertising hype comes at us from so many angles these days. We see the full-page ads, commercials on...

The Forgotten Half

by Tony Bynum

To capture unforgettable images, a great lens is at least as important as the camera body. A few years ago, good friend and fellow photographer, Rod Sinclair, and I went to photograph black bears. Rod was driving (photo strategy: make sure to have your friends drive,...

Nosler’s No-Compromise Mountain Carbon Rifle

by Western Hunter

Nosler’s Mountain Carbon rifle refuses to compromise The market for ultra-light, ultra-accurate rifles has grown from what was once a niche into a strong segment of the hunting rifle world. More and more people were opening their wallets to obtain the lightest rifle...

GEAR

Swarovski’s BTX: Two Years Later

by Chris Denham

Two years ago Swarovski introduced the BTX dual eyepiece for the X series spotting scopes. Prior to the BTX’s arrival all the other “big eyes” on the market were 12-15 lbs and required a beastly tripod to handle their weight. At 4-6 lbs (depending on objective lens)...

TACTICS

Backcountry Bears and Elk Calving Areas

by George Bettas

Hunting specific areas for bears can kill two birds with one stone Humble Beginnings I began hunting black bear in 1972 in Idaho’s Clearwater Region, primarily in the Lochsa and Kelly Creek drainages. My previous experiences with hunting black bear were more related...

ADVENTURE

Colorado Over-The-Counter Elk Hunting

by Mike Duplan

Avoid the Application Apocalypse and go hunting! Last summer, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do for elk hunting in my home state of Colorado. I had applied for a limited entry unit as my first choice and then for a limited either-sex license in the 4th rifle season as...

INFORMATION

Fire Photography: How To Get Quality Shots That Tell The Story

by Tony Bynum

As humans, our attraction to fire is universal and elemental. When you want to gather humans, create a fire. As hunters and outdoorsmen, we use fire to warm up, cook our food, and light our hunting camps. But how do you create good campfire photographs? The answer, in...