Misc

Idaho Toughens Penalties for Trespassing Effective July 1, 2018, a new Idaho law puts in place stiff penalties for trespassing. A first conviction of trespass on private property now carries a mandatory one-year revocation of hunting/fishing/trapping licenses in addition to a misdemeanor fine and seizure of animals taken on private …

Well, we’ve wondered which state would do it first. Colorado has responded to increased shed antler hunting pressure in recent years by instituting their first ever shed hunting license. This license is mandatory for any person collecting shed antlers, shed horns, antlers or horns attached to skull plates of animal …

Sitka Gear and innovation go hand in hand. Last season, I was fortunate to be able to test the new Ascent series in the Subalpine pattern that has already proven successful based on the story submissions we have seen already. In Colorado last fall, I had an early season hunt …

This is an update to the Colorado MRS and Dave Hoshour’s Hidden Gold Article from December There have been several changes so far in 2017 for returned and reissued licenses. Some were announced well after the original announcement. Changes published after the Colorado MRS was written are indicated by NEW …

Winter 16/17 has been brutal and we have broken the 30/30 formula on multiple occasions. Snow-pack in most areas are higher than 100% of normal and we still have the spring snow storms headed our way. The question now becomes Will winter kill destroy my western hunting plans for 2017? …

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 …

The latest compound bow from Mathews is the Halon 32. Eastmans’ staffer Dan Pickar shares his first impressions of the bow and runs a quick chronograph test. Press play and SUBSCRIBE HERE to read the full review in the January/February issue of Eastmans’ Bowhunting Jouranal! Want more great content like …

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 …

On Sunday evening social media blew up when Eastmans’ contributing author, Todd Orr posted a video on Facebook of the aftermath of his encounter with a sow grizzly bear and her two cubs. See the video below: For more great content SUBSCRIBE HERE! Most of you who have followed this …