Where Will Women Outdoorsmen Be 1 Year from Now?
Women are taking up arms and heading outside for multiple reasons. Mental health, physical health, and spiritual health are big reasons. Family is another; women know that when their children sit in front of the TV or iPad it leads to obesity, ADD/ADHD, and so many other negative effects. Conscious eating has turned from fad to lifestyle
Late Winter Scouting For Early Spring Turkeys
Snow or no snow, early March is the RIGHT time to put your spring turkey hunt plans in place.
Planning is critical if your goal is to tap a tom on opening morning. Staking a blind near a winter roost or loitering location can boost your odds for early season success.
Shed Antler Hunt for Archery Elk Advantage
Public-land DIY archery elk hunting is taxing enough without knowing where to find elk. I find them by antler hunting in spring. You can too.
For me, elk scouting is a year-round activity, but spring is one of the most revealing times because it gives me a head-start on fall elk success.
A Starter Rifle for New, Small-Framed Hunters
Getting a novice, small framed, and/or recoil shy hunter properly outfitted with a good hunting rifle takes a bit of extra effort and care, but the rewards are worth the effort. Take the time to do it right. Then spend plenty of time practicing before actually going hunting.
Venison Tips for Newbies
If you’ve never cooked venison before, perhaps you’re excited, because you’ve heard that it’s pretty much like beef. On the other hand, maybe you’re a bit intimidated because you’ve also heard that it can be tough and gamey.
As with most things in life, it is what you make it. With some practice and care, you can make venison absolutely delicious. The following tips may prove useful in your venison-cooking journey.
Coyote Hunting With Dogs
We brought Sage home on a frigid February evening.
She was an undocumented border collie from a nearby Montana ranch, but destined to become my coyote hunting partner.
Coyote Calling Cadence Works Year 'Round
Deer season had just wrapped up. Fur hunters were out and about. Not only had the local coyotes felt the sting of several near misses from anxious deer hunters, but now they were hearing sounds of wailing wildlife every weekend. Even fur hunting pros were out calling my area.
300 WSM Snake Oil or Solid
The 300 WSM has proven to be the short-action equal of the longer 300 Win. Mag., making it suitable for hunting just about anything, anywhere.
Wind Doesn't Blow Bullets
Contrary to popular myth, the wind doesn’t blow light bullets more than heavy bullets. Something else is directing bullets far off target in big winds. This blog explains what.

