As much as I enjoy fall and seeing all the pictures of the exceptional deer and elk that come through our office, as well as my own time in the field, there is one thing that irritates me to no end. Poaching! The great highway robbery that takes place every …
Read More »The Green Eyed Bull!
Watching a bull elk in the rut is a treat for every hunter who dreams of chasing the the elusive wapiti in the fall. In this video Mike Eastman explains why a bull elk can sometimes appear to have green eyes while bugling. Press play to watch some incredible elk …
Read More »Forecasting Your Hunt Success!
By Dan Carlson Weather is going to play a huge factor in big-game hunts across the American West this fall. It is, of course, always a factor but trends established in 2014 have continued through 2015 and that may pose added challenges for those pursuing game in many areas. …
Read More »Congrats to Our 2015 EBJ Hunt Winner!
And so it begins again, we are only four days from the start of the busiest season of the year in our office. Archery season for antelope is in full swing and I have heard rumors that some of the younger, immature bulls are starting to bugle. Rifle season for …
Read More »Build A Meat Pole In 10 Minutes!
Ever get an animal on the ground and want to get it cooled as quickly as possible? As you know, the faster you get your meat cooled the better. Hanging it is ideal, especially if it is warm out. Hanging meat in a breeze in shade is very effective for …
Read More »Knowing Your Boundaries: Using onXmaps to have the best hunt possible!
OnXmaps is a necessary tool for any serious hunter. I grew up hunting in Montana which is only 37% public land, including a lot of checkerboarded property and isolated sections of public land throughout the state. Having a tool like onXmaps on either a smartphone or GPS makes understanding boundaries …
Read More »Antler Growth Forecast: The Pacific Northwest
By Dan Carlson Big-game hunters will have their work cut out for them in the Pacific Northwest this fall. The Pacific Ocean may be entering a Super El Nino phase and that is not good news for those hoping some moisture will bring up water levels in streams, lakes and …
Read More »Adding A D-Loop to Your Bowstring
Bowhunter Brian Barney demonstrates his preferred method for tying a string loop on to a bow string. Barney recommends a short loop to minimize slip and compensate for stretch with use as the bow. Press play to see the process in it’s entirety! Guy Eastman’s Ibex Hunt Ike Eastman’s Wyoming …
Read More »Wyoming Draw Deadline Looms…Are You In?
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 …
Read More »Packing Out Monster Elk- With Mike Eastman
Join Mike Eastman as he recalls packing out a mature, big bodied bull elk from the Wyoming backcountry with his brother. If you like stories from the past this one is for you! CLICK HERE to read about where Mike Eastman finds mature bull elk.
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