At the time, any chance of ever hunting for a grizzly bear was just a pipe dream; but even so, these stories were indelibly etched in our minds. One day, I thought, ‘I want to go on a hunt like this!’

The hunting horseman can accomplish a “run and gun” technique while traversing a lot of country in search of game. The logistics of horse feed and water are essentially the only limiting factors. 

In this article I will describe how I have traveled in remote areas throughout the West with my pack and riding stock, using both age-old techniques as well as the technology which is currently available to us today.

In Part 1 of this article, I shared some examples of interactions I had with an outfitter while hunting in […]

If you spend much time in the backcountry, you’ve likely hunted in areas assigned to outfitters for commercial use by […]

George Bettas shares his tips for being prepared on late season hunts.

You can make a small fire in a big stove, but you can’t make a big fire in a small stove. Find the right stove for your outfit.

Learn how to travel through remote areas riding stock using age-old and modern techniques from the hunting horsemen.

Flexibility is often the key to being a successful horseback hunter. Follow George's advice for staying mobile with horses.

Hunting ethics is something we all face eventually and learning from others' experiences will help us avoid bad encounters.

Find out where elk are raising their calves during the season and see your spring bear hunting success increase.

What is colic and why is it such a big deal in horses? George covers some hard-learned lessons and preventative tips.