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Nate Simmons backpacks through some unfamiliar country on Wyoming's public-lands in pursuit of elk during archery season.

The hunter with the gun shot the bear in the hind end, believing he had no other shot option. To take the time for a side shot may have meant a broken neck for his partner. His quick, moxie-rich action saved his friend as the bear leapt away from his victim and slipped into thick brush only five feet away.

Chris Denham finds redemption within the thickets of western Montana while pursuing the elusive whitetail that call these mountains home.

Hearing that the results had been released, I opened up my oldest son Trey’s FWP profile and saw he was “successful” in the draw. Then I opened up my younger son, Tyson’s, and saw he was also “successful”!

After about 45 minutes, it finally happened. I felt the wind hit the back of my neck. I immediately drew back and like clockwork, the bull’s head whipped upright.

Being born and raised in Montana, I have been very fortunate to hunt big game every year. I have taken some respectable mule deer but have had a few giants escape my bullet in years prior.

Nate Simmons hunts Montana’s backcountry for elk during the peak of the rut.

Nate Simmons returns to Montana to archery hunt elk after a disappointing end to his trip the previous season.

Nate Simmons heads back to Montana ready for another long grueling public-land elk hunt with his bow and arrow during the general season.

Chris Denham heads off to chase whitetail deer in the mountains of Montana. This is a new adventure and it quickly proves this hunt is no “walk in the park.”

Nate Simmons returns to hunt elk in Montana; with last years upset still fresh in Nate’s mind, he is determined to fill his tag.

Find out where elk are raising their calves during the season and see your spring bear hunting success increase.