With the fall hunting season well underway, here at Eastmans’ we were looking at some of the trophy shots from this year’s hunts thus far. One of the common themes we’ve noticed from recent hunts is the consistency in performance of the Savage Lightweight Hunter rifle. It seems like lightweight …
Read More »What is the MRS?
MRS stands for Members’ Research Section. It is the research supplement found only in the back of the subscriber’s issues of Eastmans’ Hunting and Eastmans’ Bowhunting Journals. The MRS covers all 11 western states for deer, elk, antelope, sheep, moose and goat. The MRS will help you, the western trophy hunter, figure out where and …
Read More »How does drought affect antler growth and integrity?
Drought has a huge impact on antler growth and integrity. Not only will overall development be hindered, but also the density of the bone is diminished. This means antlers will break more easily when the rut is in full swing. In drought conditions, I typically see bulls with short tops …
Read More »Luck, Lopers and Lush Pastures
I think more than any other big game animal an antelope’s horn growth is more weather-dependent than all others. When the West encounters a bad winter or a tough drought the antelope horn growth reflects this more than any other species. No other animal on the Western landscape grows a …
Read More »Want To See Your Story In Eastmans’? Here’s what you need to know to get your story published.
Each year, we receive hundreds of story submissions from our nearly 100,000 readers. Of those, we publish about 150 as features. Here’s how to improve your chances of having a feature story published. Evaluation Eastmans’ assigns ratings for 1) Photo Quality – respectful hi-resolution, field photos of your trophy and the hunt, …
Read More »EBJ80, First-Look
It’s hard to believe that it’s already this time of year again; the holiday season is staring us in the face and bowhunting seasons out West are winding down just as the eastern side of the country is amping up for the whitetail rut. While opportunities are fewer this time …
Read More »NOW AVAILABLE EHJ & EBJ Digital: And we’re not talkin’ online PDFs…
Now you can get Eastmans’ Hunting Journal (EHJ) and Eastmans’ Bowhunting Journal (EBJ) online and mobile with our NEW Eastmans’ Digital Editions. Try it now at www.eastmansehj-digital.com! It’s Simple! Digital editions are available “pre-press” on your computer and mobile device. Flip through the pages and browse headlines, photos and ads …
Read More »GORE-TEX: From the Realm of Clothing to Actual Equipment
Over the past two decades, technical fabrics and garment features have moved hunting apparel from the realm of clothing to actual equipment. Like any quality hunting equipment gear, research prior to purchase is a fundamental necessity. After all, it can represent a significant investment. Caring for and protecting that investment …
Read More »EHJ139, First-Look
Hard work, persistence and a little luck sprinkle the pages of this EHJ issue. The authors overcome home-threatening wildfires and experience sheer luck of the draw. Ride the roller coaster with them as elk, mule deer, sheep, antelope and caribou hit the ground across six western states and one Canadian …
Read More »No Ground Skrinkage Today!
An early summer morning found me checking my draw status. I expected a nice refund check from the Wyoming Fish and Game, but much to my amazement “successful” graced my results. As it always does when you draw a coveted tag, summer quickly passed, and two days before season I …
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