In Field Tactics

Articles aimed to improve your odds of success in the field.

    How to Drag Out an Elk

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

    Adrienne & Hans Olufs, owners of West Coast Archery Shop review the equipment and shooting habit issues they see daily at their shop.

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    Blister Prevention Made Simple

    The importance of taking care of our feet in the field is no secret, yet we’ve all been there at one point or another, blocking out the unblockable pain of a blister.

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    One Foot at a Time

    My most miserable backcountry hunts haven’t been caused by bad weather or heavy packs; nope, they almost all involved blisters on my feet.

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    Three Steps To Making Better Shots On Game

    While there are many things I have done to improve myself as an archer and hunter, these are the three steps I feel made the biggest difference.

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    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.

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    It's Worth Carrying

    I often hear the excuses made by hunters who make the conscious decision not to carry a sidearm to defend […]

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    To Build A Fire

    If you are unfamiliar with the classic Jack London short story To Build a Fire, it is a tale of […]

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    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.

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    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 […]

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    What You Should Carry in Your Hunting Pack & Why

    The difference between a comfortable and uncomfortable hunt can depend on what items you have in your pack.

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    Wilderness Survival Rules and Tenets

    Steve Opat lives a life centered around surviving in the wilderness, so be prepared and read his rules and tenets of survival.

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    Mountain Lion Hunting - How, Why, When, and Where

    Mountain lions are the most elusive species in North America, and only hounds can help better research and management

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