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Photo tips to help you share your hunt! Poor photo quality, insufficient file size of the accompanying pictures or not submitting pictures at all, are the three most common reasons a good story doesn’t get published. Here are some tips to help you capture the quality photos necessary for publication. …

Eastmans’ Hunting and Bowhunting Journals are dedicated to you – our members. Part of our purpose is to give hunters the chance to share their success stories and tips with other hunters, as they make up a significant part of each issue. We strive to help our audience become more …

Every state has a unique draw system for unique reasons. Nevada has built their system around the idea that you should have a chance, albeit slim in many cases, year in and year out while awarding applicants for their loyalty every year with bonus points. Want to play the game …

Wyoming Grizzly Hunt – The Details “There is a grizzly bear population robust and healthy enough to sustain a conservative and regulated hunting season.” -Wyoming Game and Fish Dept. Would you pay $50 Million to hunt a grizzly bear? Me neither, but the sportsmen of Wyoming have spent that, according …

The Member’s Research Section, in the back of every subscriber issue of Eastmans’ Hunting Journals or available digitally, breaks down 11 western states by explaining their draw processes, big game units, trends, tag allocations, draw odds, and unit quality. Each state is unpacked by experts who dedicate over 2000 man …

MYSTERY RANCH has long been a name associated with top tier packs that can haul weight and take a beating. Their Overload Carriage system makes hauling meat, bone, or other awkward loads out of the backcountry a major strong point. With the load hauling day hunter’s needs in mind the …

Want more information like this? SUBSCRIBE HERE! By now most of you know the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission increased the cost of an elk tag by 20% for the 2018 draw. Based on many conversations this winter with nonresident applicants there was an inherent hope that the price increase …

Generally speaking, Idaho makes very few changes during the biennial season/regulation period. However, there are a few exceptions to this and for 2018 we are seeing a couple changes that are bigger than “usual” and we want to make note of it now before applications are due. The headliner for …

  In the last 18 months at least four western state game & fish licensing or park systems have apparently been hacked, along with Kentucky and another state the hacker claimed but didn’t identify. No evidence has surfaced of personal information taken or tags illicitly obtained. So, no worries, right? …

  The Four-Year Area Plan Outline With a little research and a plan, the smart hunter can hunt elk every fall regardless of whether or not they are a resident of one of the western states. The key to this is to create a plan. Such a plan revolves around …