Elk

Elk hunting southern Colorado at the tail end of the rut can be a challenge. Throw in a muzzleloader and it can be an even tougher task to put a quality bull on the ground. Did we mention that Ike only has two days left in the elk hunt to …

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.

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 …

Did you know that every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. all returned Colorado big game licenses for deer, elk, pronghorn and bear have been available for reissue to the fastest person to complete the online process, regardless of how many points they have and how many points the license originally took …

Western backcountry hunters always want to cut weight and improve the accuracy of a hunting rifle. In-Rut Rifles has a a great rifle just for that, the Non-Typical Rifle. In this review, Scott Reekers highlights the custom features of a 6.5×284 non-typical In-Rut rifle. Pick-up the December/January 2017 issue of …

I am so fortunate to have passion in my life. Hunting the wild places the West has to offer drives me year-round to become better. I learned a long time ago the harder you work at something the better you get. Harvesting trophies on public land, self-guided is the ultimate …

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 …

The Eastmans’ 13th Issue is finally here! Inside you will find never before seen feature stories, gear reviews, and the new digital video series Beyond The Grid!   Like what you read here? Subscribe for $20.00 to both Eastmans’ Hunting Journal and Eastmans’ Bowhunting Journal!

During the rut each fall, trophy bulls battle for the right to breed. Hunter Guy Eastman finds one bull elk that made the ultimate sacrifice. Nature is brutal. For more content from Eastmans’ SUBSCRIBE HERE!

We are in the heart of hunting season and making the most of your trophy’s meat, cape, and antlers is very important. We have put all of our videos on meat care, trophy preparation, preservation and load hauling all in one place. Make sure you take the time to watch …