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.