“What’s in a name?” This popular line from Shakespeare applies to more in life than you might realize. A name or descriptive terminology for something often has much deeper roots than we’ve been taught to believe. Such is the case with the term “Sportsman.” For years I’ve had a problem …

Sometimes when we are in the outdoors, accidents happen. At that juncture in life we each have a choice on doing the right thing or trying to cover it up. Unfortunately some hunters make a poor judgement call at times. One such case from the ‘18 hunting season in CO …

In my ever present search for supportive, yet lightweight footwear I seem to keep stumbling on to amazing boots/shoes that take comfort and support to the next level. In recent years I have definitely gravitated toward ultralight footwear. To say I have adopted the old adage of “a pound on …

Ever since I was a university student studying to get my bachelor’s degree in wildlife and fisheries biology, I’ve been amazed at the lack of common sense and on the ground knowledge of some biologists and the general public when it comes to the topic of predator and land management. …

That Didn’t Take Long… Spring is here and everyone is chomping at the bit to get outdoors and enjoy the nice weather. Shed hunting, hiking, fishing, camping, are all on everyone’s minds. Fresh on the heels of a deadly fall hunting season in regard to grizzly bear attacks in 2018 …

The world of women’s apparel continues to grow as does the number of women actively participating in the world of hands-on conservation, which we all know as hunting. It is encouraging to see gear being made to the specifications of women who love the outdoors. Here is a taste of …

  Alaska Wilderness Hunt and Health Study     In the fall of 2017 I headed to the wilderness of Alaska to fulfill a 20-year dream of hunting caribou and moose in the largest and most remote state in the Union. A DIY float hunt was the plan and the adventure …

Don’t ruin your expensive hunting gear by using the wrong types of soap! Wash your outdoor gear with detergents that don’t break down your clothing preventing it from lasting as long as it should! Watch this video to see what we use to protect our gear!

Hunter Brandon Mason reviews the solar power offerings from Goal Zero. The Boulder Briefcase 100 and YETI 400 are perfect combination for the off-grid hunting camp. For backcountry users, the lightweight Nomad system will cover all your charging needs.

Bowhunting big game takes perseverance, patience, practice and of course when to draw and when to release once that buck or bull is in range. After the shot one of the most difficult things for a bow hunter can be deciding when to pursue an animal after making a hit. …