For most die-hard western antelope hunters, an antelope buck is considered of trophy quality when the score hits near or around the 80’ mark. This buck will represent a mature animal in the top 10% or better for the species in both genetic makeup and nutritional health. The total score …
Read More »5 Tips for Locating More Elk During the Rut
It’s upon us, by the time this issue comes out elk season will be going hot and heavy. Big bulls will be getting fired up, and start making noise. These days and trips to come for us elk hunters are going to be heaven on earth. Hopefully they will …
Read More »Deer scoring – the easy way! How to Field Judge Mule Deer with Mike Eastman
Learn how to judge trophy mule deer before you make a stalk or shot. Mike Eastman shares his strategy to field judging deer. Taking these tips to the field could make the difference on the next time you go trophy mule deer hunting.
Read More »The Ultimate Hunting Arrow: Making A Killer Point
If you’re anything like me you are searching for the perfect hunting arrow. The deal is, each and every archer is different, which in turn makes each arrow different. Everyone’s draw length, poundage and performance is different. Also, every bowhunter’s needs are different. Do you plan on hunting Elk or …
Read More »Closing the Distance – Elk Stalking Tactics
When it comes to hunting elk, the classic scenario you see on TV is calling a big bull into 20 yards, nostrils flaring and spit flying, all to make an easy shot. Any seasoned elk hunter knows it rarely happens this way, especially on highly pressured elk on public land. …
Read More »Public Land Bonanza!
Public land elk rut action! Go elk hunting with Eastmans’ Brandon Mason. The rut turns on and makes for some heart-pounding bow hunting! Then Brandon returns during rifle season to hunt for his son’s first bull!
Read More »Record Setting Hunt Application Haul
Fitting right in line with most other western states, Wyoming was not alone in seeing more applicants than normal this year for big game draw hunts. For the most part, this was a record setting year in Wyoming in many respects. To start with, the Wyoming elk draw saw …
Read More »Big Bucks…Are Where Ya’ Find Em’
To produce big results on big mule deer, scouting or locating a buck ahead of time is one of the most effective tools to bringing home a big deer. Scouting and locating deer through the fall months is almost an art form. Learning where and how to look as the …
Read More »Best Dates for Bowhunting Trophy Elk
Is there a best time to be in the field with a stick and string pursuing a trophy bull elk? There definitely is for deer. What about elk? Pope and Young Records for Elk To find out, I went to Pope and Young Club’s record book online. I wanted to …
Read More »Spypoint Cell Link Review
Eastmans’ Staffer, Brandon Mason, reviews the Cell Link by Spypoint. The Cell Link can be set up to turn most non-transmitting trail cameras into smart cameras. Combined with Spypoint’s free app, the Cell Link will send photos straight to your smartphone! And it’s ONLY $59.99!!!
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