When I was younger, my hunting strategy was very simple – run around the mountains as far and as fast as possible and shoot anything dumb enough to cross my path. Wow, have I come a long way. This system was not in the least bit effective, not to even …

For most elk hunters the end of the elk rut can be a very disappointing time to pursue bulls. With the rutting action winding down, the hunting can become unpredictable and downright frustrating at times. Fear not however, all is not lost; with the unpredictability comes some good opportunities at …

As the swelled-up buck with the cheaters and dropper was ingested by an aspen grove in tow of his hot doe, I thought to myself, “I will come back here next September 10th and kill this buck on opening day of the Wyoming deer season.”  As you may have guessed, …

I couldn’t believe it. I had done it again. Complete and utter failure. Another blown stalk on the same big buck, maybe this deer-hunting thing just wasn’t my game. This was the second time I had a chance at a stalk on the same 30-inch deer. A 30-incher would have …

One Greasy Hillside to be Standing On: California Bans Fur Trapping and What That Might Mean for the Rest of Us This is a very, very slippery slope indeed. Earlier this month the Wildlife Protection Act of 2019 was signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsome. This law absolutely prohibits …

Guy Eastman breaks down his favorite early season Sitka camo system ideal for bow hunting. These carefully designed pieces are comfortable and effective for bow hunters from August through early October hunts. Eastman’s review covers the Core Lightweight Hoody, Apex Hoody, Mountain Vest and brand new Kelvin Active Hoody. Learn …

Guy Eastman shares his tips for how to age elk on the hoof. Antler size isn’t always a good indicator of age. Instead rely on body conformation. Guy breaks down what to look for the next time you’re glassing up a bull. For more videos on elk and elk hunting …

Hunt Montana mule deer with a young Guy Eastman in this classic release from Eastmans’ vault. Guy’s father Mike Eastman narrates the hunt. Hunting mule deer out West takes patience and persistence.

Hunt the rut with Guy and Mike Eastman in this classic hunting video from the Eastmans’ vault. The crew rattles in some small whitetail bucks, but then turn their attention to mature mule deer buck. Hunting deer in the rut is as about as exciting as it gets!    

A Montana Poaching Case for the Ages. The dust has finally settled on a Montana millennial who has been convicted and now charged with a very disturbing poaching binge that has resulted in a lifetime ban from hunting and fishing. But does it even matter? A logical person might argue-probably …