For some reason, hunting gets in your blood. You have the opportunity to put good food on the table for loved ones or just the chance to get out and enjoy nature. Sometimes hunting is helping manage the animal populations, so they do not starve in the winters. Whatever it is, being able to hunt …
Hunting is a very progressive sport, there seems to be a desire for many hunters to go further down the rabbit hole so to speak, and there is a desire that seems to build to continually challenge ourselves. This can come in many different ways, whether it be a new ecosystem, an older age class …
So, do you need a guide to go hunting? Not usually is probably the best answer but there are situations that might be worth considering when answering this question. Choosing to hunt with a guide or not is a big decision when planning a hunt. Obviously this is going to add a major cost to …
The best hunting tag is the one you are currently ready for. Now what on earth does that mean? Let me explain. Hunting is such a progressive sport, inherently this is what makes us hunters. We are constantly wanting to test ourselves, we want to see what is on the other side of the mountain. …
There are many options when considering an elk hunt in Utah including over-the-counter options as well as limited entry draw opportunities. You can break down elk hunting in Utah into three categories, using these tips found in this article you may be able to find a hunt that is a perfect fit based on your …
This is a question we receive often. Unfortunately there is not a simple answer because when we build a Hunt Plan. The reason for this is because rarely do we work with two hunters who are looking to accomplish the same goals and being that a Hunt Plan is designed to address your goals then …
Planning a hunt out west can be a confusing undertaking if you have never done it, and for many they end up simply moving forward with a hunt that has a guaranteed permit attached to the hunt be it a state where you just buy your tags over-the-counter in states like Colorado, Idaho, or Oregon. …
If you are looking to hunt your first mule deer, it is likely because either you are brand new to hunting and you happen to live in an area where this species is readily available, or maybe you are looking to expand your hunting footprint from the midwest and east coast of the country and …
Hunting antelope in the Western United States is available in almost all of the states west of Kansas. Getting to hunt them often includes either drawing a permit, purchasing a landowner permit, or even a few over-the-counter options if you are looking to hunt as often as you can. Once you have a permit there …
Elk as a general rule is the most broad topic when discussing North American big game hunting. The reason for this is because there is a broader price point, and diverse habitat, and styles of hunting available of any of the North American animals bar none. Knowing that if you ask the question of ‘Where …
If you are looking for one of the best adventure activities, hunting an elk can be an experience that is second to none. However, like any other adventure activity, elk hunting needs specific preparations and certain considerations. Elk hunting, unlike other activities, involves a certain level of danger and, of course, a lot of other …
I was asked the question Is the 7mm-08 Remington hunting cartridge enough for elk & deer? Well to start of with a joking answer. I am not sure any cartridge by itself is enough to hunt with. You need to put it in a gun and fire it. Then of course the answer is way …
Owning your own piece of property for many of us is one of the goals of living the American dream. If the reason you have this dream is with a focus or even an underlying hope for hunting your own place. This may involve hours clearing lumber, planting food plots, culling management deer and many …
Using a backpack while hunting in my family can be thought of as just two four-letter words. You get teased about all you can afford is “Shanks pony.” That is if you only use a backpack. We like to ride horses and motorbikes as often as it makes sense. We enjoy that portion of hunting, …
I didn’t end up with a 6.5 hunting rifle like most guys do. In fact, I ended picking up the 6.5 Grendel out of pure inconsequential luck. I am a gear guy; the newest, the hottest, the coolest…I’m a sucker to say the least. I have bought 4 packs and six flashlights this spring. I …
In the past, I had spent a lot of money on my straight spotting scope and was not going to spend more to buy an angled one. Then my straight scope broke. This happened two times both right before hunting seasons. Getting the straight scope fixed was taking months, so I bought an angled spotting …
There are places where you need a spotting scope for hunting. It may not be absolutely a must but can help in many ways, which will be discussed below. As soon as you say there are places where spotting scopes help, you can quickly say there are places where there is little value in them. …
What an interesting question, What is hunting? The dictionary defines the word of hunting to mean; the activity of hunting wild animals or game, especially for food or sport. This obviously is correct but leaves a lot on the table, so to speak. History of hunting and its meaning Hunting is many different things for many different people. …
