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 …
Choosing an All-Around Shotgun
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. …
Tips and Tactics | Bow Hunting Elk in September
Hunting elk in September is considered by many to be the holy grail of DIY bow hunting. Like hunting turkeys on steroids, the grandeur of the mountains mixed with animals weighing over 800 lbs. makes for an adventure you cannot have by just stepping out the back door. With the increase in social media exposure, elk hunting has become more …
DIY Elk Hunting | The Do-It-Yourself Elk Hunting Guide
While every hunter has a constant drive and a strong desire to go elk hunting, few actually hit the slopes with a tag in hand. Time, prior commitments, money, kids…there is a lot that can get in the way of elk hunting ambitions. Why is this such a reoccurring problem for hunters? It’s with the mindset of what the elk …
Elk Scouting Tips | Scouting For a DIY Elk Hunt
Fall is fast approaching and soon it will be time to put away your shorts and pick up the Hoyt or Browning in preparation for bugling bull elk. Hunting and scouting for elk is exciting and challenging, however the challenge and excitement compounds when you add in the words “Do-It-Yourself”. This fall many elk hunters will plan a DIY elk …