How does killing deer save deer? The Wyoming Range mule deer population crash could have been even worse after the winter of 2022-2023. Learn how predators impact deer numbers and how deaths caused during the winters of 2016-2017 and 2018-2019 actually benefited the Wyoming Range herd. Ike Eastman sits down …
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Dire Wolf Reintroduction?
Yesterday Colossal Biosciences announced they had cloned and produced three “Dire Wolves”, a species long extinct...
Read More »Oregon Mule Deer Management Is Changing: Here’s What Hunters Need to Know
If you usually hunt (or plan to hunt) mule deer in Oregon, big changes are coming your way...
Read More »Picking a Bow Sight
Eastmans’ Hunting staffer, Dan Pickar, shares what he looks for in a bow sight for hunting. This includes ergonomics, pin type, illumination, sight tape location, and more. Sights included in this video: Black Gold – https://bit.ly/BlackGold-Eastmans ULTRAVIEW – https://bit.ly/ULTRAVIEW-Eastmans Dialed Archery – https://bit.ly/DialedArchery-Eastmans Spot Hogg – https://bit.ly/SpotHoggArchery-Eastmans Bow included in …
Read More »Arizona Crossbow Debate
Arizona’s crossbow permits are up for revision under a current rulemaking proposal. Over the past ten years...
Read More »The Secrets Of How To Hunt Out West! | Eastmans’ Journal Podcast Ep #68
In episode #68 of the Eastmans’ Journal Podcast, host Ike Eastman interviews Scott Reekers, the lead of Hunting Research here at Eastmans’. They discuss the current state of Western hunting, addressing issues such as drought conditions, draw odds, and the legislative agendas in states like Colorado. Rather Listen? Apple Podcasts: …
Read More »NEW Eberlestock X2 Backpack | Full Gear Review & Field Test
This review features the Eberlestock X2 backpack, a compact and versatile pack designed for hunters who need a durable and efficient load-hauling system. With an updated design, the X2 features a tubular internal frame, detachable lid, batwing side compartments, MOLLE webbing, and compression straps, allowing hunters to pack gear efficiently …
Read More »Arizona: Copper State Draw – More Chances To Hunt!
This week the Arizona Department of Game and Fish announced another round of limited-entry...
Read More »Too Many Non-Resident Hunters & Wolves In Montana!? Hunt Research with Dan Pickar
Elk hunting in Montana feels more crowded than ever. What’s behind this shift? Eastmans’ Dan Pickar breaks down the factors that have impacted hunt quality in the Big Sky State. From wolves and bears to Covid, drought and loss of access have all contributed to changes in hunt opportunities. How …
Read More »Make Your Voice Heard About Grizzlies
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has extended the public comment period for grizzly bear management to Friday, May 16, 2025.
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