What is the worst possible outcome of a bow hunt? This is a personal question, but for myself and many […]
Gear
Maximizing Bowhunting Forgiveness: Part 1What is the worst possible outcome of a bow hunt? This is a personal question, but for myself and many […]
Lifestyle & Fitness
Exercise and Mental Health"Everything from depression and attention deficit disorder to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases are reduced in people who exercise regularly. How does that work? As with many things, the answer lies in looking back to what our ancestors have known for millions of years: there really isn’t any distinction between mind/brain and body..."
Lifestyle & Fitness
Getting Prepared = Staying Prepared"If you are reading Western Hunter magazine, you are probably already in the elite, small percentage of hunters that harvest the majority of the game. If you aren’t and want to know how to stay prepared all year without spending a lot of money or time, please read on for what I have learned by studying the small percentage of good hunters that are routinely successful...."
Strategy & Tactics
Hack-Free HuntingOver the years I have noticed that it seems like new technology is always trying to replace a skill to make success easier to come by. Everyone is looking for a hack or shortcut to success. While I have nothing against this and embrace many of those technologies myself. I am a firm believer that there is no shortcut or technology to make you consistently successful or at your core, a more competent hunter.
Gear
Building a CartridgeWhether you’re looking to shoot a bullet that is unavailable in factory ammo, seeking better performance from your rifle, or tracking down accurate load data for a new rifle without spending a week’s pay on components, Unknown Munitions has you covered.
Lifestyle & Fitness
Off-Season Training TipsEvery season has an ending, and every new season brings new opportunities. We need to look at the “off-season” as an opportunity to boost our performance in the backcountry.
In Field Tactics
How Prepared Are You?With backcountry hunting becoming more popular these days, there is a great percentage of hunters out there that are truly not prepared for the journey that lies ahead of them. Without first-hand experience, it is hard to know how prepared you actually are.
Lifestyle & Fitness
Fitness Over 50At 57 years of age, I am convinced that physical and emotional health are the most critical components to truly enjoying a hunt.
Lifestyle & Fitness
Creating a Solid Game Plan in the New YearMake your time count and write out your goals, know your why, create a plan, eliminate distractions, stay positive and sprint full speed towards your passions and desires.
Preparation & Planning
It's Worth CarryingI often hear the excuses made by hunters who make the conscious decision not to carry a sidearm to defend […]
Information
28 Days: Jump Start Your Health Fitness ProgramIs What You’re Doing Today Getting You Closer To Where You Want To Be Tomorrow? We all want to lose […]
Lifestyle & Fitness
Eat Healthier with These Backpacking Food OptionsChris explains the importance of physical conditioning, nutrition, and how they affect our success in the field.