Statistically speaking the top five elk units in Wyoming are: 1) Area 56 and 59: both late season hunts with a very limited tag quota and plenty of public land to hunt during the late season migration. Somewhat weather dependent however. 2) Area 16-2: Some access issues but still has …

When it comes to elk, Wyoming continues to be a very consistent state to hunt. With an ever-growing, lengthy list of hunt options, a stabilizing elk herd and a very consistent management plan, Wyoming is the quintessential elk opportunity state. The state Game and Fish Department has not made many …

Every year here at Eastmans’ we say that this one went faster than the last and I hate to beat a dead horse but this year that seems to be very true. The western hunting world seems to be moving at a breakneck speed every day and the crazy part …

Beyond The Grid is a new digital docu-series from Eastmans’ showcasing bow and rifle hunts across the West and beyond, delivered to you by our digital channels. This is exclusive big game hunting content at the tip of your fingers on your phone or the press of a button on …

“Poaching is a crime committed by thieves – not hunters” and I completely agree, 100%. And based on what I have seen on the Internet, in the papers and first hand, poaching is as bad or worse than ever. These very strong words come from a joint research task force …

Eastmans’ Publishing Inc. Press Release September 20, 2016, Powell, Wyoming: Dear Eastmans’ subscribers, advertisers, industry colleagues, readers and friends: As some of you may have already heard, Eastmans’ Publishing, Inc. has had a formal complaint filed against the corporation in California by one of our previous advertising clients. This formal …

Do you have a tag in your pocket and the dream of killing a big bull this fall?  Guy Eastman breaks down how to use the Boone & Crockett scoring system for measuring trophy elk after you fill your tag. Using a measuring tape, you can calculate your bull’s gross score to …

As I prepared the last part of this year’s series on weather and antler growth for this season I didn’t feel like I would be doing you any favors unless I included information on the major fires that are burning across the West. In early July the smoke rolled into …

Archery elk season is just around the corner. My Halon is dialed in and the itch for a great elk hunt is starting to really drive me nuts. The good news is that there are a few lined up that based on conditions are shaping up very nicely. Maybe I …

If you are reading this it means that you are getting ready for hunting season, and like me, you are counting down the days until the season opens. For bowhunters in a few states, arrows have already started to fly. This year we have something really special to add to …