THE WESTERN HUNTER

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The Western Hunter

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Land Your Dream Job: How to become an elk guide

by Remi Warren

Making a living hunting elk is a dream job, but there is little information on how to actually make that happen. One question I get asked frequently is, “How do I become an elk hunting guide?” If you want to be a lawyer or teacher, there are well-defined paths to...

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 Levi Sopeland

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

Going Ballistic: Getting the most out of factory ammunition

by Daniel Hall

Any serious precision shooter worth his salt will tell you hand-loading your own ammo is the best way to ensure consistent performance - and he’d be right. That said, hand loads require three things I often find in short supply: time, money, and patience. For those...

TACTICS

30 Days & Stronger: Foundational Strength Training and Combating Inflamation

by Kristy Titus

During elk season, we are chasing bulls from daylight to dark in rough western terrain. Many a mountain mile is traveled under heavy load with little rest. Coming into spring, our body has recovered from the long days and unforgiving miles, but we remember the...

ADVENTURE

Maintaining Focus: A Misfire Nearly Unravels A 13-year Dream

by Mike Scott

“I searched frantically for him and then, suddenly, he was quartering to us at 50 yards.” Cashing In As the 2013 season ended, I decided that I wanted to burn my 13 points and hunt a limited entry elk unit in Utah the following year. Of course, the only problem is...

INFORMATION

The Mountains Speak

by Tony Bynum

A Special Fraternity Western hunters are drawn to mountains. Our appetite is for rugged terrain, steep slopes, clean air, and the effort required to pursue wild creatures in often unrelenting habitat. Many non-hunters think our quest is about only the kill, but we...