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 …
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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.
Read More »Wyoming: Shooting From Vehicles Now Legal (Kinda!) –
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has signed a bill allowing the shooting of certain non-game animals from a vehicle.
Read More »Poaching: We NEED Harsher Penalties!
A pair of recent poaching cases have once again made me question whether the penalties for...
Read More »Idaho: Booming Elk Population = More Tags?
If you commented/voted on the 2025 elk proposals for the Brownlee and Weiser River Zones, you might have noticed something. There were new/more tags being proposed in those zones. This was a pleasing sight when I cast my vote for the proposal. It came as no surprise to me when …
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