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Read More »15 Minutes of Fame
September is finally here and we are off to a great start! Brandon Mason and I just returned from a Caribou hunt in Canada and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. I harvested a good bull with my bow and Brandon harvested two bulls, one with a rifle and …
Read More »OnXmaps-Tips for Scouting
Finding places to hunt is never easy. Finding access to public land in the midst of sections of private can be even tougher. OnXmaps is the solution with their digital mapping products.
Read More »What’s the Best State to Live in to Take B&C Animals?
So, if you could live anywhere, and maybe in this age you can, what western state should you move to for the best shot at taking a trophy room full of Boone & Crockett trophies? Before you read on or look at the chart to the left, grab a napkin …
Read More »Eastmans’ Gear Lab- Backcountry Stoves
Welcome to the new Eastmans’ Gear Lab! Every issue(EHJ and EBJ) we will review three similar crossover products. Crossover products are pieces of gear that most hunters use but don’t come from hunting based manufacturers. The June/July issue of EHJ will cover stoves for the backcountry. If you aren’t a …
Read More »Guy’s Top 5 Wyoming Picks – Deer and Antelope
Guy’s Top 5 WY Picks – Deer and Antelope Wyoming Mule Deer Picks 1) Area 102 2) Area 105 3) Region G 4) Area 101 5) Area 89 Best area with 3 points – Area 117 Best 0 point options – Areas 78, 79, 80/83, 81 and Region F Wyoming’s …
Read More »Live Chat Recap: Wyoming Deer and Antelope
If you missed Guy Eastman’s live chat on our forum this recap is for you! From Musket Man: Q: Other than Region G what WY deer units should a NR with 3-5 points be looking at the next few years? A: That’s a very good question. Wyoming’s deer situation is …
Read More »When The Chips Are Down…..
Each year about this time, we always get the question, “How do we come up with our color grade ratings for trophy units?” Basically, what makes a “Blue Chip” unit? This is one of those things where the question is much simpler than the answer. First off, I want to …
Read More »The 30/30 Winter Range Cold Snap
Anytime the winter range in western Wyoming gets the 30/30 as I call it (thirty inches of snow and -30°F temperatures) bad things usually happen. For those who don’t live in the area, it might be news to you that we’ve already had one 30/30 event this year. Last week, …
Read More »Montana’s EHD and Blue Tongue
EHD is spread among deer, primarily whitetails and often antelope, as well as mule deer and occasionally elk. The disease is contracted by biting midges also known as sand gnats or “no-see-ums.” EHD is one of several hemorrhagic disease/viruses found in wild and domestic ruminants. A related disease, bluetongue virus, …
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