The Department of the Interior has announced plans to open 92 million acres of National Wildlife Refuge System lands for hunting, providing over 1450 new opportunities under an “open unless closed” policy. At first blush I was excited to hear this news… more hunting opportunity right? But then my wheels …
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A Blind Eye For Wolves
Article by: Ron Dean The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (GF) is proposing additional protection for wolves that inhabit the Gros Ventre River (GV) drainage. This is in spite of the problems caused by their presence in the drainage. Wolves were eliminated from the Jackson Hole area nearly 100 …
Read More »Lightweight, Versatile Day Pack for Hunters | Brute Scout Review
This gear review features Eberlestock’s new Brute Scout hunting day pack. Eastmans staffer, Luke Washington has been testing this pack on spring adventures and enjoys its streamlined design, which improves airflow and minimizes weight. This pack has all the features you need and nothing you don’t, including a hydration hanger, …
Read More »How Your Grip Can Make or Break Your Next Hunt
This bow hunting tip covers the fundamentals of grip. A good grip can make or break a once in a lifetime moment. Practicing now and building muscle memory are key to success and operating on instinct when it counts most. Bow hunter Dan Pickar breaks down his grip technique and …
Read More »Corner Crossing in Montana: Be Careful What You Wish For
For the last couple of years, corner crossing has been one of the hottest topics in the West. Ever since the landmark court decision out of the 10th Circuit, hunters across the country have celebrated what many viewed as a major victory for public land access. The idea is simple …
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Never content to rest upon success, the team at Eberlestock realized that serious backcountry...
Read More »Review: Spartan Precision’s Gobbler Adapter for Shotguns
This gear review features the Gobbler Adapter for quickly mounting a shotgun to any Spartan Precision shooting aid. Turkey hunter Todd Helms tests out the Gobbler Adapter on his Weatherby Element shotgun using the Spartan Precision Springbok bipod as a rest. This magnetic adapter allows any turkey hunter to stay …
Read More »Getting Started With Your Bird Dog: Why Pointing Dog Owners Hold Back and Why They Shouldn’t
ARTICLE BY: Brandon Moss It is a common question amongst upland hunters; “Who should I use for a trainer?” Someone who has trained multiple retrievers from scratch — built solid obedience, introduced birds, and produced a reliable duck hunting machine, suddenly gets a pointing dog and decides the whole thing …
Read More »Inside the RMEF: Conservation & the Future of Hunting | Steve Decker, RMEF | EJP #101
Ike sits down with Steve Decker, Chief Revenue Officer of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, for a wide-ranging conversation about conservation, hunting heritage, and the future of one of America’s most impactful wildlife organizations. Steve grew up in Libby, Montana — son of RMEF founding member Charlie Decker — and …
Read More »Public Lands Victory!
In a major win for public access, federal land management agencies have completed...
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