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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...

The Gordon Buck

by WesternHunter

In this day and age, in a world of self promotion and images that travel faster through social media than wildfire in a dry forest, how does a potential all time world record archery mule deer buck harvested in early September not be seen around the world until now?...

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

E-bikes

by Chris Denham

The popularity of electric bikes (e-bikes) has exploded in the recreational riding market. Within the last couple of years, hunters have now started to see the benefits, too. I saw my first e-bike a few years ago at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo in Salt...

TACTICS

Become a Better Tracker: Push emotion aside and use the evidence to your advantage

by Roy Grace

As the light quickly faded in the Sonoran Desert, I had a decision to make; track my buck in the darkness or wait until morning. After locating a few dark reddish/brick-colored blood splatters on the desert floor, the decision was easy; I’d wait until morning to allow...

ADVENTURE

Always Be Hunting: An Unexpected Success Story

by WesternHunter

“The pack out was long and gave me a lot of time to think about what a true friend I had in Justyn. He never stopped hunting, and his perseverance was the only reason I had the opportunity to harvest this buck.” A Much-Needed Spark Sometimes, as a human...

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...