BUYER BEWARE! With the Colorado big game draw results finally posted, many unsuccessful hunters are now faced with the impending reality of looking for a landowner voucher in hopes of hunting the Centennial state this fall. If you fit into this category, like I do this year, keep in mind the …

By Dan Carlson Hunters understand that the impact of weather on big-game animals is crucial year-round and not limited to the last four months of the year.  What’s happening right now in the atmosphere will have considerable influence on both the quality of horn and antler growth and the habitat …

No matter what your style of hunting I would be willing to bet that if I ran into you on the trail you would probably have some type of food in your pack. Backpack hunters carry a stash of food that has to last for the entirety of their stay …

The struggle for life and death is a part of a normal day for every animal in the wild. Mike Eastman filmed two venomous snakes in a fight to death in 2003 on an African Safari. Press play to watch how this battle played out and see which snake lived …

The spring season is coming to a close and we are nearing the dog says of summer. Some might view this time of year as the longest most boring days for a hunter. The end of spring bear season is here and there really isn’t much to do except hit …

It’s summer barbecue season! This week we are grilling mule deer and enjoying the spring weather as we wait for the fall. Press play to find out what one of our favorite mule deer recipe is and how we prepare it for the grill! What will you be grilling this …

By Ernie Bishop Wouldn’t it be nice if all of our shots on big game were broadside? The animal before you is the one you want to put your tag on, he is undisturbed and you are calm with a solid field rest. The distance is such that no adjustments …

Every ounce counting backpack hunter wants to cut weight somehow! Using natural fuel stoves is one simple way to cut ounces out of the overall pack weight. Natural fuel stoves do not require heavy gas canisters, they simply require small pieces of wood to burn. Each stove is capable of …

Hilleberg is known for building some of the most robust tents on the planet. This past hunting season I was able to put the Kaitum 2 through the wringer and it performed flawlessly. For whatever reason, I was subject to more than my fair share of rainstorms while in the …

Black bears are a trophy game species that takes time and effort to learn how to judge. With a little bit of work and experience in the field figuring learning the difference between a mature boar and a female will be no problem. Dan Brooks from Crystal Lake Resort breaks down …