Category / Big Game

Hunting Mountains Requires More Willpower but is Thrilling

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. 4 miles so far laid behind us. Knowing there was only one more mile standing between us and... Read More

Bowhunt Big Bucks on Public, Get Results This Year

It’s a well-known fact that all but six states in the United States have a huntable population of whitetail deer. A few of these states are better known than others for producing big bucks. Every whitetail populated state has in common public land hunting opportunities. Public land comes in different forms, including county-owned, state-owned, federal-owned,... Read More

Hunting Mountain Whitetails: Here are Fundamentals for Killer Success

The quest: hunting mountain whitetail with a bow. By Jon Gabrio I grew up in Washington, a state that is not known for exceptional whitetail hunting. I was introduced to hunting mountain whitetail by my dad and a few of his buddies in my teenage years. Now, in my early 30’s, I’ve truly grown to... Read More

Outstanding Whitetail Deer Hunting Gear You Need to Know

Deer Hunting Gear That Survived a West Texas Field Test – A Gear Roundup Last year I had the opportunity to hunt with a small, family-owned and operated outfit in West Texas, Hargrove Hunts, which specializes in reasonably-priced, semi-guided whitetail hunts near Raton, TX. This November found me right back there again — field testing... Read More

Backpack Hunting: This is the Top 5 Expert Reasons

A backpack hunt may be just what you need. 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... Read More

How to Find Late-Season Elk in a Honey Hole

In late-season, knowing where elk herds go as the weather shifts is key to punching your tag. Hunting elk during the late season – when a large portion of rifle seasons are held – has little in common with hunting the bugling bulls of September and early October. When late October arrives, three changes occur... Read More

The Best Rifles for Hunting Whitetail or the West

When it comes to selecting the best rifles for hunting — factory rifles included — today’s hunters never had it so good. My first “real” deer rifle was an old pre-’64 Winchester Model 70 chambered in .270 that was my dad’s pride and joy. He bought it when he got out of the navy after... Read More

For Better Bowhunting, Learn How to Avoid 10 Top Blunders

The bedrock of successful bowhunting is not your skills as a woodsman – though they are foundational, no? – but your ability to place a broadhead-tipped arrow on target, every time. Doing so requires an archer to do those things that maximize accuracy, as well as avoid other things that will doom your bowhunt from... Read More

5 Hunting Tips for the First Time Western Hunter

While most eastern hunters dream of hunting a big-racked elk, they are best pursued once you have your feet wet on other western hunts. In other words, most successful western hunts won’t begin with elk. That will come later once you have developed the much-needed skills and experience. Elk hunting can be brutal. Once you... Read More

9 Signs a Guided Hunt Is Right for You

Few things in life are as thrilling and memorable as hunting for game. Whether you’re in it for the meat, trophy, or sport, game hunting provides an experience that you won’t likely forget for the rest of your life. When going on a hunt, you typically face two choices: a DIY hunt where you do... Read More

Spring Bears, Be Aware

I had packed my bear barrel, gear, bait, and tools miles in all uphill, in hopes of making an offer the local bear populace couldn’t refuse. Due to the lack of roads and trails, it all had to be packed in on back the hard way — 5,000 ft. upwards to 10,000 ft. above sea... Read More

Turkey Hunting: Success Happens Inside the Bubble

Calling is important, but a proper setup is key! By Heath Wood Nothing excites a turkey hunter more than the sound of a majestic gobble echoing through the air. For many, hearing this sound – or actively calling in order to get a tom to make it – is considered essential to success in the... Read More

A Once-In-A-Lifetime Quest for a Special Raffle Coues Tag Winner

I’ll spare you the “It all started when…” story regarding my Special Raffle Coues Whitetail tag. Suffice it to say, I was overtaken with surprise when the caller ID on my phone read “AZGFD” as I watched the Arizona Super Raffle’s live feed on the same phone. In the chaos of answering the phone while... Read More

Big Country Bowhunting

Prepare for big country and backcountry bowhunts with these seven tips. This article originally appeared on Bowhunting360.com. By Cassie Gasaway Whether you want to bowhunt big country for deer, elk, bears, moose, or caribou, one thing’s for sure: You must learn the land if you hope to succeed. Patrick Durkin, a freelance magazine writer, and... Read More

Archery Elk Hunting: Hardcore Hunters Only

Archery Elk Hunting is Exciting, Energizing, Epic for Hardcore Hunters

You would be hard-pressed to find a more passionate hunter group than those who prefer archery elk hunting. Collectively, they continually scour maps, evaluate gear, and practice calling techniques to others’ dismay. The list goes continues … To most, archery elk hunting is defined by the echoes of bugling bulls and frenzied harems of cows... Read More

A Remarkable Mule Deer Hunt Begins by Scouting

If a mule deer hunting in the high country for trophy bucks is on your bucket list, get a tag, and start scouting. During the summer — scouting season — mule deer bucks in the high country are found close to where they will spend their fall. Many bucks may be within a half-mile or... Read More

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