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WESTERN HUNTING

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12 Strong: Making the Case for the Versatility of 12x Binoculars

by Chris Denham

For many years, I packed a pair of 10x binoculars around my neck and a pair of 15x56 Swarovski’s tucked neatly in my pack. The theory was I needed the 10’s for close-up work and quick hand glassing, but once I reached my appointed spot, I would break out the 15’s,...

Hunt with a Camera (And a Gun)

by LeviSopelandWH

Over the past 10 years or so, a Western hunter’s standard kit has evolved in many ways. All sorts of gadgets and useful equipment have flooded the market and worked their way into the kit of the average hunter. We find ourselves spending more time researching and more...

Gear Legends – Outdoorsmans Tripod System

by Ryan Hatfield

When looking at candidates for “Gear Legends”, we’re looking at many possible variables. Has it been around for a significant period of time? Is it still viable? In its product category, how does it rate and how much impact did it have? Did it change the game? It...

GEAR

Gear Legends: First Lite Merino Wool

by Ryan Hatfield

First Lite didn’t “invent” merino wool. It was around, but few in the hunting world even knew about it. First Lite Founder, Kenton Carruth, wore some on snowmobile and backcountry skiing trips in 2003 and was amazed by its functionality and comfort. Soon, he began...

TACTICS

Timber Topography: Using a topo map to locate elk in the dark timber

by Remi Warren

Elk encompass a wide variety of terrain across the West, from big alpine basins in the Rockies to sage country of the high desert. Of their typical haunts, no area can be as daunting to hunt as thick/dark timber – the seemingly endless conifer forests that aren’t...

ADVENTURE

A Great Hunting Partner: The Forgotten Secret to a Truly Successful Hunt

by George Bettas

A good hunting partner is like a good bird dog…you’re lucky if you get one great one in a lifetime. For the hunting horseman, a great hunting partner who also knows how to pack with stock is priceless. Each year of packing into the mountains and hunting elk is another...

INFORMATION

Podcast Highlights

by Ryan Hatfield

The best listens for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts With this issue, we’re starting a new column that will highlight podcasts – of the hunting variety and some completely unrelated that can benefit other aspects of your life. Why are we doing this? Well, “listen...