Traveler and hunter Ike Eastman tests the durability of the new lightweight VAULT series of cases by Pelican. Eastman takes a hammer to the VAULT ammo case with impressive results. The VAULT series’ improved claps system, airport-friendly and lightweight design make these cases a versatile option for protecting delicate valuables …
Read More »The Apex System- New From Sitka!
Bowhunter Ike Eastman reviews the latest release from Sitka Gear, the Apex system. The Apex Hoody and Pant are purpose built for big game hunting when mornings are cool, but weather is still warm and mild. Combining Merino wool and poly-blend fabrics, these camo pieces are durable without sacrificing moisture …
Read More »Hunting Wyoming Mule Deer: Ike Eastman’s Buck
Ike Eastman hunts the aspen and sagebrush country of western Wyoming for a trophy mule deer. Hunting deer in deep sagebrush is extra challenging. Eastman must be patient to find the right buck in the right scenario for an ethical shot.
Read More »Pistol Review: Kimber Super Jagare
Hunter and shooter Ike Eastman reviews his experience shooting the 10 mm, 1911 model pistol SUPER JÄGARE by Kimber. Combined with a red-dot scope by Leupold this pistol is intended for quick action when it counts most. Like on a backcountry hunt with a predator that won’t leave your camp …
Read More »The New Yeti Silo
Western big game hunter and soccer dad Ike Eastman shares his thoughts on the new six gallon water cooler from YETI. The YETI Silo is designed to keep pouring no matter how many times it’s spout has been rattled, bumped or beaten in the back of your truck or the …
Read More »Eastmans’ – The Story of Us
Our story begins with our grandfather Gordon Eastman and his adventure films that started in the 1950’s and showcased the wildlife of the North, the country they lived in and the grit it took to hunt them. From there, his son and our father, Mike Eastman created Eastmans’ Hunting Journals, …
Read More »Unsung Heroes: Skeleton Optics
Use promo code eastmans2017 Sunglasses are often the unspoken heroes of our backcountry hunts. High quality optics protecting our eyes from the beating the high country puts us through can literally save a hunt. Headaches from squinting can make a hunt miserable so you can imagine that I was excited …
Read More »The Hornady ELD-X Precision Hunter Bullets
Three generations of hunters put Hornady’s new ELD-X bullet and Precision Hunter ammo to the test on western big game. Ike Eastman and Dan Turvey Jr. share the logic behind a mid-fall switch from a custom ELD-X load to off-the-shelf Precision Hunter ammo.
Read More »Hunting is…Activism?
When I hear the word activism I usually cringe. Like many of you I picture someone who has probably been labeled a hippie of sorts by most of middle America. They are usually touting some cause, likely one I don’t agree with. The question then is this, if hunting is …
Read More »Mauled By a Grizzly Bear…Twice!
On Sunday evening social media blew up when Eastmans’ contributing author, Todd Orr posted a video on Facebook of the aftermath of his encounter with a sow grizzly bear and her two cubs. See the video below: For more great content SUBSCRIBE HERE! Most of you who have followed this …
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