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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 …

Accomplished mule deer hunter, Eastmans’ member, and Eastmans’ Elevated guest Ryan Lampers’ hammers a trophy buck in the backcountry in  some of  Idaho’s finest grey ghost country. Lampers is in for a surprise when the buck runs right toward him after absorbing a round from his 300 Win Mag! Read …

Two of the biggest names in western hunting have joined forces to bring you, the hunter, another high tech arrow for your quiver. Eastmans’ and onX Hunt have put their heads together to add the Eastmans’ Members Research Section (MRS) information as a layer for your onX 4.0 app. The …

“If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes.” John Wooden In the spirit of “doing” we sometimes run before we walk and therefore stumble and fall. Just recently we discovered an error in our attempt to bring you the most up …

  There are several important changes in the Colorado application process in 2018 that need your attention before you apply for 2018 licenses. The CPW has gone to a single, integrated purchasing system. Hunters that were in the previous system must now look up their previous account and set up …