This detailed bow review features the 2026 Mathews ARC. Bow hunter Dan Pickar breaks down all of its features including the new SWX-2 Cam with perimeter weight technology. He explains how the new cam is designed to maximize momentum and retain velocity. Using Garmin’s Xero C1, Dan concludes this review …
Read More »Shot Placement for Maximum Success with Dan Pickar
Bow hunter Dan Pickar breaks down one of his secrets to consistent bow hunting success each fall. Practice makes perfect and Dan has perfected his technique after decades of hunting out West. In this tip he shares his approach to maximizing lethality every time he looses an arrow at a …
Read More »Wyoming Game and Fish Vote to Increase Non-resident Preference Points
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission unanimously just voted to increase the price of preference points for non-residents beginning January 1, 2027. This increase will affect deer, elk, and antelope which will increase them to the maximum amount permitted by the Wyoming State Legislature. “We need to be prepared to …
Read More »How I Killed This Bull! | Hunt Breakdown
In this hunt breakdown, Dan Pickar walks through one of his recent backcountry elk hunts and the decisions that led to success in the mountains. From preseason scouting and understanding elk behavior to navigating rugged terrain and hunting deep in the backcountry, Dan explains the strategies that ultimately put him …
Read More »Beyond the Grid: 8 Bears in 3 Days! Bow Hunting Black Bears in Alaska
Bow hunt spring black bears in Alaska with Dan Pickar and Jack Anderson. This is an action-packed depredation management hunt to help keep the local bear numbers in check. The guys manage to arrow eight bears in less than three days. Check out all the episodes of Beyond the Grid
Read More »Thousands of Deer Tags Cut in Montana! What Hunters Need to Know
Montana nonresident deer combo tags were just reduced by 2,500. In this whiteboard video, Dan Pickar explains the decision by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and what the change means for Montana nonresident hunters, and future hunting opportunities. Dan walks through the numbers behind the Montana Combo Tag system. why …
Read More »Prairie Dog Armageddon 6! Hands-on Wildlife Management
This prairie dog shooting video features slow-motion, exploding kill shots and tips for becoming a more accurate shooter whether you hunt big game with a rifle or a bow. Shooting prairie dogs helps conserve grasslands for other wildlife and livestock. It also provides big game hunters excellent practice for hunting …
Read More »How Wyoming’s Increase Impacted Non-Residents
How have hunters benefited from Wyoming’s 2024 price hike for the nonresident special elk draw? Hunter and Wyoming resident Dan Pickar breaks down the data to understand how the pricing change impacted draw odds and hunt applications. Has the price increase stopped you from applying for a Wyoming elk hunt?
Read More »Montana to “Hatchet” Montana’s Deer Licenses for Nonresidents
Montana FWP received 347 pages of comments about season proposals for the upcoming 2026/27 hunting seasons in the state. Nearly every comment had something to do with mule deer and/or the lack thereof, as well as hunter crowding on public land. The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission recently voted …
Read More »On Glass Digiscoping Adapter System | A Hunter’s Review
In this gear review, hunter Dan Pickar examines the On Glass Adapter system. Designed for quick and stable glassing, Dan reviews the adapter’s performance and ease of use with spotting scopes and binoculars. Whether you’re a hunter or long-range shooter, this review is for you. Learn more: https://bit.ly/OnGlassAdapter-Eastmans
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