The 2023 hunting season was filled with lots of highs and a few, I wouldn’t call them lows, but disappointments. I don’t need to kill an animal to call a hunt successful or enjoyable, but sometimes you’re just bummed with a lack of opportunity, especially with a tag that isn’t over the counter and you can’t get every year. I started the year early …
Browning Maxus Shotgun Review An all-around shotgun is a must-have item for outdoorsmen and women. From waterfowl hunting to upland game or turkey hunting to small game pursuits, a dependable shotgun that is both accurate and functional is a critical piece of hunting gear. Choosing the right shotgun for your fall and winter hunts takes consideration and diligence and affects your success in the field. …
Building Hunting Arrows | Element Archery For years I’ve shot the same arrow setup and as of late I’ve been contemplating changing that arrow setup. With the recent trend and growing awareness of increasing an arrows FOC and the benefits that it brings I’ve decided to change my arrow set up this season to increase arrow weight and achieve a …
Bow Hunting Axis Deer It was early August on the Hawaiian island of Lanai. I’m with my good buddy Randy, his son Gatlin, and our guide Alec for a three-day Axis deer hunt as we labored over maps and strategized our hunt for Hawaii’s most coveted big game species. Spot And Stalk Hunting For Axis Deer Spot and stalk hunting …
Put Your Optics to Work for You on Your Next Hunting Trip Hunters invest hard work, dedicate valuable time, and go the extra mile to do their part to make a hunt come together. Gear is put to the test, as well as the strength and endurance of a hunter’s body and emotions. It’s critical, when a hunt comes together, to have the …
Scout Your Hunt From Home Before Making the Trip Live the Dream For many hunters, pursuing game on a western hunt is a dream, aspiration, and lofty goal. Putting in the time and resources for a chance at a hunt on a western mountain range aloft a high peak, or deep into desert country can be taxing. Every year hunters filled with …
Are You Ready to Tackle DIY Moose Hunting? If you enjoy spending time outdoors, there’s no shortage of adventures you can pursue in North America. From backpacking to rock climbing to hunting, there is something that will always intrigue us, challenge us, and push us to new heights. DIY moose hunting has to rank near the top of one or all of those lists. It combines backpacking/hiking …
If you’re like most hunters in the lower 48, the allure of hunting in Alaska has probably always been on your mind. There’s something about that rugged and beautiful state that just captures our imaginations. And when you think of Alaska, it is hard not to dream of all the big game hunting opportunities there are. If you’re looking for a true wilderness adventure …
If you’re reading this article, you’re no doubt interested in do it yourself (DIY) hunting trips. Regardless of which species you want to pursue, planning a DIY hunt can be a very rewarding or frustrating experience. If you put the effort into your research and planning and manage to fill your tag, it truly is an exceptional feeling. But if …
At some point in our lives, we’ve all probably dreamt about doing an out of state hunt of a lifetime. The call to adventure in a new place, maybe even chasing an animal you’ve never hunted before – it’s a really exciting idea. So why don’t more of us actually do it? Fear of the unknown? Maybe you’re not sure …
