Contrary to popular belief, you do not need a guide to hunt moose in Alaska. You only need a licensed […]

Success isn’t made during hunting season; it’s made during the offseason. Preparation is key to success. I have written many […]

Push the limits of your backcountry hunts with these thermoregulating tips and strategies.

I could feel the morning breeze go still and then a perceptible switch of direction. The coolness to the exposed […]

Use every blood trail as an opportunity to learn something, and never give up on an animal you have mortally hit.

Intro/Synopsis Most people won’t attempt a 47.5-mile hike with almost 11,000 feet of elevation gain in one shot, and honestly, […]

Several years ago I found myself in a hidden drainage surrounded by bugling bulls. I’ve since come to call this […]

When it comes to hunting the West, the first skill set a hunter should master is the art of glassing from a tripod. Second, he should master utilizing the tripod as a shooting support.

Hunt smarter not harder, right? This saying has always perplexed me because it always seems like the guys who put […]

You can have all the best gear, the right optics, the tag of a lifetime, the best hunt plan, or […]

Backpack elk hunts are tough, so pick your battles wisely I’m a sucker for a good view. Consequently, I often […]

"My binos live on my eyes in both close and far hunting scenarios. Long-range glassing is important, but if you are not properly close-quarter glassing, you are not fully utilizing one of the best tools available. I am going to cover my five best close-quarter tactics to help you spot more game and get busted less."