“What’s in a name?” This popular line from Shakespeare applies to more in life than you might realize. A name or descriptive terminology for something often has much deeper roots than we’ve been taught to believe. Such is the case with the term “Sportsman.” For years I’ve had a problem …
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Going Solo: Its All On You
SUBSCRIBE TO EHJ TO READ THE STORY FOR THIS BULL! As summer approaches, tags are being drawn, plans begin to form, everyone is getting excited for the season ahead. I was lucky enough to pull a challenging mountain goat tag in my home state of Wyoming, which is going to …
Read More »Moose Poaching – Know Your Target!
Sometimes when we are in the outdoors, accidents happen. At that juncture in life we each have a choice on doing the right thing or trying to cover it up. Unfortunately some hunters make a poor judgement call at times. One such case from the ‘18 hunting season in CO …
Read More »Backcountry Nutrition Pt. II
In a recent article for Eastman’s, I wrote about the three macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, and fat) and how all three play an important role in your backcountry nutrition plan. Here, I’d like to outline the wide range of foods you can choose from when assembling your backcountry menu. All of …
Read More »Lowa Baldo GTX Review
In my ever present search for supportive, yet lightweight footwear I seem to keep stumbling on to amazing boots/shoes that take comfort and support to the next level. In recent years I have definitely gravitated toward ultralight footwear. To say I have adopted the old adage of “a pound on …
Read More »The Sig Sauer BDX System – Ballistic Data Xchange
Hunters Dan and John Pickar put the Sig Sauer BDX system to the test on the prairie dog town. The pair finds the Ballistic Data Exchange system to be easy and fun to use! The BDX system uses Bluetooth technology to communicate between Sig Sauer’s BDX rangefinders and rifle scopes. …
Read More »That Bull Is How Old? Judge A Bull’s Age By His Body Size And Shape!
Guy Eastman shares his tips for how to age elk on the hoof. Antler size isn’t always a good indicator of age. Instead rely on body conformation. Guy breaks down what to look for the next time you’re glassing up a bull. For more videos on elk and elk hunting …
Read More »Which State has the Worst Big Game Reporting?
I have various issues with several states and how they do their reporting, but Montana takes the cake. Two of the last three years, the State has not even counted deer or elk hunters, so there are no unit or controlled hunt success rates posted on their web site for …
Read More »SIG Sauer BDX System Giveaway
Sign up here for your chance to win a brand new SIG Optics BDX System! We have 5 combo kits of the KILO 2200 BDX paired with the Sierra 3BDX 4.5-14X50 mm rifle scope, valued at $1,319.99! We also are giving away 5 combo kits of the KILO 1800 BDX …
Read More »Keep Your Hands Out Of The Cookie Jar!
I have two toddlers and as such I find myself often telling them to keep their hands out of the cookie jar! At their age the jar is just way too much temptation. However, discipline has taught them that they have to say please, thank you and when they don’t …
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