In this gear review, hunter Brian Barney breaks down the Eberlestock ModFrame system paired with the Brooks 7000 Bag. He goes in-depth on this ultralight modular pack, highlighting its key features, fit, and functionality, and explains why it’s become his go-to setup for backcountry hunts. If you’re looking for a …

Hike up above 10k to bow hunt velvet mule deer with Brian Barney on this episode of Beyond the Grid by Eastmans’. Brian puts in the effort with a heavy pack and grinds out big climbs to get within bow range of these masters of the high country to fulfill …

As the old Special Forces adage goes, “Two is one, one is none.” meaning without a buddy watching your back you’re done. While it’s not the exact same as having a good hunting buddy, I would say they are definitely similar. When you have someone you train with, hunt with and …

Spring is starting to show up across the West, which means one thing to this bowhunter—time to get after the bears! I absolutely love spot–and–stalk bear hunting in the spring. Black bears are apex predators, and hunting them requires that I am at the top of my game. My actions …

I still have some hunts left, but the bulk of my archery season is winding down. You guys who listen to me and read my stuff know that I am all in on being the best bowhunter I can be. I truly believe working hard at our craft equals success …

Bow hunt mule deer during the November rut. Eastmans’ staffer Brian Barney battles a winter storm to locate a mature buck in the badlands country. The key to this hunt was staying mobile and covering country. Sneaking into bow range levels up the challenge on this episode of Beyond the …

Spring is starting to show up across the West which means one thing to this bowhunter, time to get after the bears!...

A big bull elk is one of the most iconic animals to hunt out West. They weigh nearly 800 pounds with antlers...

It’s upon us, by the time this issue comes out elk season will be going hot and heavy.

The tall bucks, wide bucks, deep forks, stickers, kickers exist on our public lands.