Moose Region 1 Region 1 has the most tags to offer in the state and has the highest density of moose. I grew up hunting this part of the state and never have drawn a moose tag but many of my friends and family have. Overall, moose quality has …
Read More »Affordable European Rifle Scope! Leica’s Amplus 6 Review
This rifle scope review features the Amplus 6 built by Leica. Eastmans’ Todd Helms takes this new hunting specific rifle scope to the range. Todd was impressed by the wide field of view, optical clarity and unique turret covers. This scope is rugged and paired with Leica’s no-questions asked 10 …
Read More »Grizzlies Kill over $300,000 of Livestock on 1 Ranch?
The grizzly topic never seems to die down out here and this article shows the polarizing impact apex predators can have on a local community and state. There are a lot of dynamics that come into play when wildlife, people, and politics butt heads. I’m curious to know your thoughts …
Read More »Wyoming Lowers Minimum Age To Hunt Big Game!
Both the Wyoming House and Senate overwhelmingly voted to reduce the legal age to hunt big game in Wyoming to 11 if the youth in question will turn 12 before the end of the calendar year in which the hunt occurs. For example, if one of my children wanted to …
Read More »$1 Million For Mule Deer and Sage Grouse Conservation
More good news this week on the wildlife management front! The National Fish & Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) partnered with the Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) to support MDF’s Migration Corridor and Winter Range Initiative, to the tune of $395,000. The grant will also “be matched by $756,000 to implement habitat projects …
Read More »Hunter Numbers Up! But Can We Keep Them? – Todd Helms
2020 and Covid 19 saw hunting participation increase by a significant percentage. While the woods, mountains and plains were more crowded last fall that’s good news for the future of hunting. IF we can hold onto those new recruits. Sure, tags are harder to draw and yes, there are strangers …
Read More »POACHING PUNISHMENTS: Does The Species Make A Difference?
If you’ve been paying attention to my many rants on poachers over the years you know that I’m all for stiff punishments in deliberate and heinous poaching cases. I’m talking about the deliberate theft of wildlife from the public trust, not about the hunter who accidentally kills a …
Read More »Mystery Ranch Backpack Review: Over 20 years of mission built packs
This review features Mystery Ranch backpacks product engineer Alex Rich and brand ambassador Sam Soholt. Eastmans’ Brandon Mason sits down with the guys to talk hunting and the how Mystery Ranch’s hunting backpacks developed over the last twenty years. The guys talk custom fit and how the Guide Lite Frame …
Read More »Mountain Goat Hunting- He hiked over 1000 miles!
Go mountain goat hunting in Alaska with Eastmans’ subscriber Gary English. This is Gary’s third attempt at a billy and he’s determined to make it count. He hikes one thousand miles in preparation for his last chance at a mountain goat.
Read More »Bow Hunting Caribou – Guy Eastman’s Pope & Young Bull
Bow hunt for a record book caribou with Guy Eastman in this classic web episode of Eastmans’ Hunting TV. Guy travels with his brother Ike Eastman for a caribou bow hunting adventure in the Northwest Territories. This is one of Ike’s first bow hunts! Two caribou bow hunts in one …
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