What HappenedWhat initially was reported as a helicopter pushing deer away from hunters, turned into a large-scale poaching operation. IDFG investigated the incident which led them to Karl Studer. Studer was originally charged with 8 felony and 17 misdemeanor charges. This was spread throughout Blaine, Camas, Minidoka and Twin …
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This review features Spartan Forge’s mapping application for mobile and desktop computers. Ike Eastman talks about map features and hunting advantages of using Spartan Forge’s unique tool set with Bill Thompson, Spartan Forge CEO. Not only is this a handy tool for e-scouting and knowing property boundaries in the field, …
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In this review, hunter Brandon Mason showcases the SecureIt Agile 14 and Agile 52 gun and gear storage models. Brandon walks through the universal compatibility of SecureIt’s CradleGrid accessories across both models, showcasing the modular interior system that allows for a personalized setup to suit any loadout. He also takes …
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Well, a lot has happened since last week's post on Senator Lee's Purblic Land Sale proposal. Here's an update...
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In this weeks episode, Logan Stark and Ike Eastman discuss the implications of the Senate reconciliation bill, which proposes the sale of public land. They explore the historical context, the potential impact on wildlife, and the political reactions from various stakeholders. Ike emphasizes the importance of public land for recreation …
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the 2025 draw results confirmed a trend we’ve been watching for years: point creep...
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In this episode of the Eastmans’ Journal Podcast, host Ike Eastman is joined by public land expert David Willms, Associate Vice President of Public Lands at the National Wildlife Federation. Together, they dive into the facts—and clear up the fiction—surrounding the recent controversy over proposed public land sell-offs. Misinformation is …
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This review and field test features Dead Air Silencers Nomad LTi XC and Ti XC suppressors. Shooter and big game hunter Todd Helms gets off the gun range to compare the loudness and recoil impacts of these two suppressors and the Dead Air E-Brake. The E-brake is an easy to …
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Is the clock ticking on Montana’s once-in-a-lifetime big game hunts? In this episode, Ike Eastman sits down with conservationist and bowhunter Dan Pickar to talk about the future of moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat hunting in Montana. Dan unpacks 50 years of data on tag trends, sheds light on …
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Proposal for the sale of millions of acres of land out west
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