Months of planning and preparation are involved in every hunt. The last thing you want to happen is to “hit a wall” and tap out early.
Charging Up for High-Exertion Backcountry Hunts
Months of planning and preparation are involved in every hunt. The last thing you want to happen is to “hit a wall” and tap out early.
Intro to Backcountry Meat Care
It's fun to get wrapped up and carried away in the trophy characteristics of the animals we take, but don’t avoid the value of meat care.
Shared Use of the Backcountry: Best Practices
In Part 1 of this article, I shared some examples of interactions I had with an outfitter while hunting in […]
It's Worth Carrying
I often hear the excuses made by hunters who make the conscious decision not to carry a sidearm to defend […]
To Build A Fire
If you are unfamiliar with the classic Jack London short story To Build a Fire, it is a tale of […]
Sharing the Backcountry: Outfitters vs DIY Hunters
If you spend much time in the backcountry, you’ve likely hunted in areas assigned to outfitters for commercial use by […]
Be More Successful Mule Deer Hunting - Part 2
Outwitting a mature mule deer buck is high on many hunters’ bucket lists. Here are some tips and ideas to narrow down your unit to more manageable chunks and eliminate those days of simply taking your bow or rifle for a hike.
The Art of Elk War
For as long as man has been on this planet, we have engaged in war. Whether with sharp sticks or […]
Managing Snow, Ice, and Wind on a Horseback Hunt
George Bettas shares his tips for being prepared on late season hunts.
A Test of Mental Toughness
Hunting can be long, lonely, and incredibly taxing both mentally and physically, but it's often worth it.
Back-To-Back Antelope Bucks
It’s funny how before a fall hunting season ends, you find yourself daydreaming and strategizing about next year. Yet, when […]