Mule Deer

Hunters can save themselves weight and mess using the gutless method to pack meat back to the trailhead after harvesting an animal. Bowhunter Dan Pickar demonstrates how to remove the bones from an elk hind quarter to make the packout as light as possible while getting all of the meat from the …

Bowhunter Dan Pickar puts the Slick Trick standard hunting broadhead to the test against a beef cow bone. The results are impressive! This four-blade hunting broadhead demonstrates it’s durability. Check out Pickar’s comprehensive four-blade broached review in issue 96 of Eastmans’ Bowhunting Journal. Want more from Eastmans’? Sign up for …

Much has been made of the “Public Land Transfer” debate this political season by both sides of the political spectrum in the last 12-18 months. There are so many reasons the transfer is a bad idea, I can’t list them all in the space I am allowed. It is curious …

Every hunter is responsible for knowing his or her location on a landscape. The onXmaps Hunt 3.0 app is the latest tool to help hunters pinpoint land ownership boundaries. It also features road, recreation and even weather mapping. For more great mapping tips make sure your subscription is current to …

If I told you that there was one singular thing that you could do to fill that coveted deer or elk tag in your pocket, would you do it? My guess is that you would – in a heartbeat. Well, there is one thing you can do and it won’t …

Finding the right pair of boots is just as important as every other critical piece of hunting gear. Guy Eastman shares his experience with two models of Zamberlan hunting boots. Selecting the best boot for your needs can make the difference between a successful hunt and a painful, blister-driven early …

Hunter Dan Pickar glasses summering elk as he reviews S1A spotting scope built by Maven. This American-built scope features high-dynamic range and a comfortable 25-50 power built-in eyepiece. For More Great Content SUBSCRIBE HERE. Want more from Eastmans’? Subscribe to the E-News!

This is a year of transition in the atmosphere and the result will have major implications for hunters across the West.  We’re coming off a super-El Nino event that dominated the Pacific Ocean last fall and winter – one of the strongest on record – and could be diving right …

It’s that time of year again, scouting season. With that comes the July/August issue of EBJ or as all of you know it, The Backcountry Issue. As I am writing this the designers are putting the final touches on the issue and we will be sending it to the printer. …

 By Rachel Ahtila and Dan Pickar Questions for the adventurous soul who may want to become a guide.   How did you get into guiding? DAN: Growing up, the outdoor lifestyle, hunting and fishing was a way of life, I wanted to do it as much as possible. In fact, …