Hunting mountains is not for the faint of heart. My watch with altimeter read 6,800 feet. We had been hiking for almost two hours at this point with heavy packs and ambition coming out of our ears. Four miles so far lay behind us. Knowing there was only one more mile standing between us and camp elevated our excitement even more. The fact that camp was at 8,800 feet, … [Read more...] about Hunting Mountains Requires More Willpower but is Thrilling
Here are the Top 5 Reasons to Backpack Hunt
A backpack hunt may be just what you need to reinvigorate your soul. My first backpack hunt was a true challenge. With each breath, I could feel the moisture building on the inside of my sleeping bag. Laying awake right before my alarm sounded, I tried to steal any last bit of warmth I could before crawling out of my tent and braving the cold. Not far away, there were … [Read more...] about Here are the Top 5 Reasons to Backpack Hunt
Becoming a Backpack Hunter: A Beginner’s Guide to Hunting the Backcountry
Becoming a Backpack Hunter: A Beginner's Guide to Hunting the Backcountry | Josh Kirchner Becoming a Backpack Hunter: A Beginner's Guide to Hunting the Backcountry This book -- from Western Whitetail contributor, Josh Kirchner -- was made to take one from the city to the backcountry and talk about everything in between. It was made to answer questions and inspire. … [Read more...] about Becoming a Backpack Hunter: A Beginner’s Guide to Hunting the Backcountry
Bear Hunting Gear
Bear Hunting Gear | Josh Kirchner Bear Hunting Gear by Josh Kirchner Through my years of pursuing black bears in the West, it has become apparent to me that bear hunting is largely a mental game, both in terms of mental fortitude and knowledge of the species and its habitat. For instance, I’ve learned more about plants -- that bears consume -- chasing bears than I … [Read more...] about Bear Hunting Gear
Bear Hunting: the Best Methods for the Highest Reward
On a late August evening, I found myself sitting at a water tank in hopes of a big black bear walking in for a swim. Never had I bear hunted before, but it was always something that I wanted to do. It may have been because bears represented everything that was wild in my eyes. They were the symbol of true wilderness as far as I was concerned. As much as I’d admired their … [Read more...] about Bear Hunting: the Best Methods for the Highest Reward