When I use the word “rockstar” I don’t think of grizzly bears. In fact, that is the last thing I think of. But if we step back to yesteryear when hair bands ruled the airwaves and their wild partying was the stuff of legends maybe “rockstar” is the appropriate title …
Read More »Hunting Prep – Field dressing kit
This hunting tip on kill or field dressing kits breaks down the gear you need to build your own. Fieldcraft Survival’s Kevin Estela shares his favorite choices for knives, ropes, and other accessories for a versatile kill kit to carry while hunting any big game animal. Customize your kill kit …
Read More »Mule Deer Methodology- 5 Tactics For Taking Your Biggest Buck
I am blessed to know many of the finest mule deer hunters in the country. Some of them you have heard of, like Brian Barney and Guy Eastman. Then there are some that you haven’t and probably never will because trophy mule deer hunters are often a secretive group who …
Read More »Wyoming CWD Update
According to an article in the Oil City News new areas in our home state of Wyoming have been identified positive for CWD. Deer areas 144, 148 and elk area 41 are the new positives. CWD has been a hot button issue across the West for many years and the …
Read More »Most Common Game Violations
Rifle Seasons are either right around the corner or already here in some places and that is when the vast majority of hunters hit the field. Every state is different in what is required in the field. It is worth taking the time to talk through three of the most …
Read More »LIVE LIFE PREPARED WITH FIELDCRAFT SURVIVAL
As hunters we tend to feel like we are a little more prepared for the worst-case scenario than the average human being. In some senses, we probably are, in particular in our abilities to acquire our own sustainable protein. But what if being prepared is far more than just having …
Read More »Water Purification For The Backcountry Hunter
I can’t think of a situation that would be worse than living out Montezuma’s Revenge on the side of a mountain six miles into the high country. Water is the key to sustaining life in the backcountry, and poorly treated water can knock you out of the backcountry quicker than …
Read More »How Soon Is Too Soon To Scout Mule Deer
I love scouting for mule deer as much as the hunt itself. Which is why in my younger years I went in too early and blew up spots and lost opportunities at big bucks because I would go in too soon and too often. Effective scouting is an art form …
Read More »200″ Buck + Bear Spooked my Llama! – Public Land Mule Deer Hunting
Go mule deer hunting for a 200-inch giant! This public land high country hunt is a grind. Using llamas Scott Reekers and Brandon Mason hike into the high country for a public land mule deer hunt. The guys located a monster buck on a scouting trip, but will they find …
Read More »Bino Pack Review – Benefits of using Alaska Guide Creations Bino Harness
This review features the Alaska Classic binocular pack made by Alaska Guide Creations. This bino pack and harness system is built with comfort and versatility in mind. This binocular pack can carry large 12×50 binos and has a separate compartment for your rangefinder. Easy to access pockets allow you …
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