LoopRope by Scott Haugen Over the course of a hunting season and throughout the year, I field test all sorts of gear. From clothes to bows, guns to lights, packs to trail cameras, boots to beanies, and much more, there’s always something new I’m being sent to try out. Some of these items are solid and worthy of sharing with the rest of the hunting world. Some are terrible … [Read more...] about LoopRope
Deer Hunting
Get Fit for Western Whitetails
Get Fit for Western Whitetails by Scott Haugen One of the biggest challenges hunters face out West is being in shape. To me it’s amazing how many camps I’ve been to throughout the West where tags go unfilled for the simple reason hunters aren’t in good enough physical or mental shape. Not all whitetail hunts out West take place on private farmlands or amid gentle river … [Read more...] about Get Fit for Western Whitetails
10 Practical Coues Hunting Tips to Become a Killer
10 Coues hunting tips to make you a better hunter. Recognized as a separate trophy category by record-keeping organizations such as Boone and Crockett, Pope and Young, and Safari Club International, the Coues whitetail is a highly sought-after trophy by many deer hunters each year. Top Coues Hunting Tips 1) Know Your Quarry, the Coues The Coues White-tailed deer is … [Read more...] about 10 Practical Coues Hunting Tips to Become a Killer
Long Range Shots
Long Range Shots by Darren Choate I watched my neighbor pull into his driveway, as he returned from his Arizona Coues deer hunt. I had hunted the same area a few years ago and was interested how he did. So I walked over and asked, "Well, how'd you do?" "I shot a nice buck. And, after a long pause, added "at 600 plus yards!" "Wow, that's a more than a mere poke," I … [Read more...] about Long Range Shots
Steady Shooting
Steady Shooting by Scott Haugen I’d already filled my Montana whitetail tag, so followed along as another hunter in camp tried to do the same. We were hunting in sagebrush country that bordered brushy creek bottoms. At first glance, the terrain seemed flat, but once you set foot on it you realized the brush was tall and the ground broken. Before leaving camp, I noticed the … [Read more...] about Steady Shooting
What Went Wrong
What Went Wrong? by Patrick Meitin Each fall whitetail hunters everywhere play out familiar scripts: investing long hours scouting, checking trail cameras every spare moment, tuning and shooting bows endlessly, hanging stands and developing fail-proof plans sure to finally bring trophy success. But then the season comes to a screeching halt with nothing to show for your efforts … [Read more...] about What Went Wrong