The elk feedground situation in Wyoming is a very dynamic one and there are many sides to the story. Due to the longevity of the supplemental feeding programs in Wyoming and the good reasons for doing so that began many years ago, the scenario is slow to see any change, …
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Is Western Hunting Becoming A Rich Person’s Game?
Taking A Dive Into The Historical Data of Four Western States to Answer the Question I am not too fond of the idea of hunting out West becoming a rich person’s game. Therefore, I initially set out to answer this question, thinking I could disprove the negative Nancy’s …
Read More »Range an animal + drop a pin! REVIEW: Sig Sauer’s KILO K Series
This review features Sig Sauer’s KILO5K Rangefinder. This brand new rangefinder takes Sig’s BDX technology to the next level. Using Bluetooth technology, you can now range an object or animal and set a marker inside BaseMap. This powerful new feature can help you be more efficient and make better decisions …
Read More »Hunting Big Bulls in Grizzly Country – Public land elk with Ike Eastman
Hunt elk deep in grizzly bear country with Ike Eastman. It’s a public land DIY hunt in a limited quota elk hunting area. An early fall snow storm adds an extra challenge to the bow hunting season.
Read More »Lighter than ever! REVIEW: Eberlestock Vapor Series Packs
This Eastmans’ review features Eberlestock’s Vapor Packs. Brandon Mason breaks down all the details of these re-designed hunting packs. These lightweight packs are built to fit any hunting style and usage. They have just the right number of built-in pockets for organization. A variety of compression straps allow you to …
Read More »Last Minute Preseason Prep
Today is Monday, August 2nd. Archery antelope here in Wyoming opens in 13 days and archery deer and elk in 30 days. In other words, it’s GO TIME! If you’re anything like me you try to keep yourself and your equipment in good working order the entire year; shooting, …
Read More »WHOA, OH, OH, I’m On Fire! Western Fire Update & onX Hunt Fire Layer
Oh $&%#! This was my first thought when I spotted the tendril of smoke snaking its way skyward two ridges over. It was two weeks before the opener of archery elk season and I was scouting the unit I had waited so long to draw. The fire could change …
Read More »Calling in Two Bulls at Once! – Bow hunting Elk with Grizzlies
Bow hunt public land elk in the rut with Dan Pickar. DIY public land bow hunting at its best! Dan is surrounded by bugling bulls. Two trophy elk travel in to investigate his calls, and Dan’s left deciding which one to pursue. Watch the action unfold on this episode of …
Read More »In Defense of Trophy Hunting
There has been quite a bit of chat lately regarding the concept of “Trophy Hunting” both within the hunting community as well as outside of it. Time and time again, as I have begun to follow some of these conversations along the way, many have taken a very biased and …
Read More »How Soon Is Too Soon To Scout Mule Deer
I love scouting for mule deer as much as the hunt itself. Which is why in my younger years I went in too early and blew up spots and lost opportunities at big bucks because I would go in too soon and too often. Effective scouting is an art form …
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