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On Our Own on the Arizona Strip
On Our Own on the Arizona Strip by Armando J. Ruiz I couldn’t believe it happened. We had applied for the coveted Arizona Strip, and we drew tags. I was beyond disbelief; yet, I was excited beyond words for the opportunity to chase giant mule deer bucks in one of the...
OK? Okay, Time for a New Arrow
OK? Okay, Time for a New Arrow by Darren Choate After having hunted antelope--unsuccessfully--in Arizona, my next hunt will be an archery whitetail hunt in Oklahoma with Bend of the River Outfitters. I will still be using my Mathews Halon 6, but I have scraped my...
Archery Elk Bow Setup, Bowtech BTX-31
Archery Elk Bow Setup, Bowtech BTX-31 by Chad de Alva For my Arizona archery elk hunt, I picked-up a Bowtech BTX-31. The first place I went with my shiny new bow was to the place where all questions archery related are answered; Bull Basin Archery in Flagstaff, AZ. I...
Idaho Whitetails: Slips & Success
Idaho Whitetails: Slips & Success by Scott Haugen, Editor Western Whitetail The very first whitetail buck I ever saw in Idaho still, to this day, remains one of the biggest I’ve seen in the state. My camera man, Bret Stuart, and I, were perched in a pair of...
Whitetails Across America 2016
Whitetails Across America: What’s in store for whitetail hunting 2016? by Dana R. Rogers, Editor Whitetail Territory Years ago, I used to “Chase the Rut;” I’d load up my pickup with supplies, stands, decoys, bow, and all the gear it would hold. I would spend several...
Elk Hunting on Public Land
Elk Hunting on Public Land | Mark Kayser Elk Hunting on Public Land Elk hunting on public land can be difficult, yet rewarding. by Mark Kayser, Editor Western Big Game The rock group Europe’s song “The Final Countdown” was beginning to play in my head as I slipped...
Idaho Early Season Success
Idaho Early Season Success by Tim Neal Being from Arizona when someone says whitetail, I immediately think of our little gray, desert whitetail, the Coues deer. The Coues deer is one of my favorite species to hunt, but spending portions of the last several summers and...
Kansas 11-Point
Kansas 11-Point by Darren Choate, Editor In Chief Having grown up in the West hunting primarily mule deer and elk, a Midwestern whitetail hunt had never even been in the back of my mind. As a young adult, my hunting passion switched to the pursuit of the Coues...
Whitetail & Elk, East & West
Whitetail & Elk, East & West by Cody McDonald The winner of the Western Whitetail Hunt Giveaway with Clark Fork Outfitters in Northern Idaho tells his story of the hunt. On October 16th, I packed my gear and headed to Palm Springs Airport to fly home to...
Unexpected 7
Tim Herald | Colorado I was actually on a mule deer hunt in CO with Western Legends with a client. He was to shoot first, so when we found a big mature whitetail half way through the hunt, I opted to use my tag for that. We watched the buck from about 1,200 yards...
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Wyoming Deer Hunt in Hot Weather
Wyoming Deer Hunt in Hot Weather | Bob Robb Wyoming Deer Hunt in Hot Weather by Bob Robb Hunting southeastern Wyoming one October conditions went from bad to worse, meaning windy as heck to mega hot, with daytime temps pushing 90 degrees. The answer? Forget the spot...
Leftover Big Game Tags Still Available
Leftover Big Game Tags Still Available The Arizona Game and Fish Department has advised that there are still a lot of big game tags available for those that were unsuccessful in this year’s draw. For deer there are 1,614 leftover tags available, but they are mostly...
BLM Ponders What to do With Coal-bed Methane Roads
BLM Ponders What to do With Coal-bed Methane Roads CASPER, Wyo. — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is studying what to do with 600 miles (960 kilometers) of roads that once served the Power River Basin's coal-bed methane industry. The Casper Star-Tribune reports the...
Going Guided for Columbia Whitetail
Going Guided for Columbia Whitetail | Bob Robb Going Guided for Columbia Whitetail Bob Robb takes an opening morning Columbia whitetail buck with outfitter, Taylor Thorp. by Bob Robb If you want a rare Columbia whitetail buck, essentially you need to hire a guide. I...
Environmentally Friendly Hunting
Environmentally Friendly Hunting GROUPS AIM TO BOOST NON-LEAD AMMO FOR ECOSYSTEM HEALTH Wildlife agencies and sportsmen’s groups join coalition encouraging hunters to choose non-lead ammo when hunting. The North American Non-Lead Partnership — formed late last year...
Environmentally Friendly Hunting
Environmentally Friendly Hunting GROUPS AIM TO BOOST NON-LEAD AMMO FOR ECOSYSTEM HEALTH Wildlife agencies and sportsmen’s groups join coalition encouraging hunters to choose non-lead ammo when hunting. The North American Non-Lead Partnership — formed late last year...
WYOMING | Game and Fish Surveying About Hunting Technology
WYOMING | Game and Fish Surveying About Hunting Technology CHEYENNE, WY – Wyomingites receiving an e-mail from the University of Wyoming seeking their opinions about advancements in hunting technology are alerted the survey is legitimate and are encouraged to promptly...
Wyoming Game and Fish Adds Option To Mandate CWD Testing
Wyoming Game and Fish Adds Option To Mandate CWD Testing The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will not require hunters to test meat for chronic wasting disease in 2018, despite having new authority to do so. Earlier this year, the Game and Fish Commission and Gov....
Venison Swirl Meatloaf
Venison Swirl Meatloaf by Tiffany Haugen There are countless ways to prepare venison, and grinding it makes it even more versatile. From chili to soups, lasagna to spaghetti, often times it can be substituted directly for beef. To ensure a moist meatloaf, the...
Sous Vide Venison & More
Sous Vide Venison & More by Tiffany Haugen Just when you think you’ve tried every way imaginable to prepare venison, a new gadget comes along. I’ve likely had food cooked “sous vide” (French for “under pressure”) at some point in a restaurant, but wasn’t even...
Sauerbraten & Roasted Red Cabbage
Sauerbraten & Roasted Red Cabbage by Tiffany Haugen Pickling is trending high in the world of food these days. Not only does it offer amazing flavors but it contributes to our health with good fermentation bacteria and also makes for an easy preservation method....
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Number 5: Leupold LTO Tracker
Top Five Products at SHOT Show 2017 5. Leupold LTO Tracker: The LTO-Tracker is a small, hand-held thermal tracking device that detects heat out to 600-yards. Although it is designed for game recovery, it has many other uses. For example, while walking into your stand...
Midwest Farm and Field
OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS. REIMAGINED. Rethinking the way folks tackle property listings, management and promotion to excel in today’s evolving digital environment. Property Services We specialize in finding you the sporting property of your dreams and if you are looking for...
Big Game Records
Boone and Crockett Club Announces 'Records of North American Big Game' Big Game Records Big Game Records - The most popular and collectible book series in the Boone and Crockett Club library, Records of North American Big Game is now available in its 13th Edition. It...
