GEAR
Going Ballistic: Getting the most out of factory ammunition
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...
Shoot Better Now: 12 Setup Tips for Bowhunting Success
During my annual late-season archery hunt in Montana, a good friend of mine missed a “slam dunk” shot at a fantastic buck. He was incredibly upset, but also certain there had to be a problem with his bow. We set out for camp to see if we could correct the problem. We...
New Gear for the Hunting Horseman: A time-tested art can still occasionally use a slight tweak
Horse and mule packing gear has changed very slowly over time. In fact, the sawbuck pack saddle dates back to the time of Genghis Khan. This saddle design was used by the American Indians and was the foundation of the pack gear used by the fur trappers and prospectors...
TACTICS
Overcoming the Struggle: Diaphragm Calls.
Three reasons you may be having a hard time using a diaphragm call When it comes to using diaphragm elk calls, there are three reasons why I feel they excel over any other style of elk call: versatility, realism, and being “hands-free”. It’s hard to argue that there...
Skinny Fat: Tips To Cure The Syndrome
As outdoorsmen and women, there’s nothing we love more than the feeling that is achieved while navigating the rugged terrain found atop the highest peaks in the world. We all love the beauty of nature - these wild places worn with time are a sight to behold. Yet at...
Training For the Shot
Hunting shots are almost always improvised, so you must prepare. When I first started hunting, my father taught me how to shoot a rifle by constructing a rest from whatever resources you had to use at the time of the shot. This training early in my life was an...
INFORMATION
The Mountains Speak
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...
Livin’ Right; Eatin’ Right: For peak hunting performance, quality meals are a must
It is no secret that athletic performance is directly linked to diet and nutrition. Gone are the days when elite athletes ate pizza and drank beer after every game or workout. As the old saying goes, “You are what you eat,” and thanks to companies like Train to Hunt,...
Backpacking: The Fine Line Between Tough and Dumb.
Know it or you’ll pay a permanent price I love backpack hunting; it reaches deep into my soul. The demand the mountain places on you, and that which you place on yourself, sharpens you physically and mentally. The accomplishment that comes with it and the feeling it...
ADVENTURE
Some “Grand” Binocular Choices
Thanks to new technologies, some great 10x42s can be had for less than $1000 Technology is growing at an exponential rate. Examples of this phenomenon are all around us. The old record player and LP's dominated the music industry for decades. Then came 8-track players...
This One’s For Gramps: Paying tribute the best way a hunter knows how
Memories & Visions My favorite memory as a child was standing up in the back of my grandfather's 1963 Willys CJ-5, holding onto the roll bar, and looking for bucks. California’s A Zone hunting season was definitely my favorite time of year. I never missed a...
Planning for a North Country Adventure
Alaska is a dream hunting destination, it is wild, vast, and is home to animals not found in the lower 48. Providing a lot of opportunity for the DIY hunter. The only downside is that planning the hunt can seem like a logistical nightmare. Alaska might as well be a...
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