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A Bear Charged Me - Epic Story of Self Defense in the Field

A Bear Charged Me – Epic Story of Self Defense in the Field

My eye caught movement directly in front of me about 20 yards into the brush and my hand dropped to the grip of my pistol as my brain registered what my eyes were seeing. A chocolate color phased black bear, gaining speed straight towards me.

Create The Frenzy - Archery Elk Hunting & Calling Strategies

Create The Frenzy – Archery Elk Hunting & Calling Strategies

Start with a sequence of cow mews and chirps, use non-verbal communication like raking a tree. Take a break and repeat the cow-calf talk after a few minutes. This time, instead of raking try non-aggressive location type bugle.

Meals for the Extended Stay Hunt

Meals for the Extended Stay Hunt

How you fuel your body on a mountain hunt can make a tremendous difference in your physical and mental experience. Packing the right food for an extended stay backpack hunt is extremely important to ensure adequate repair, recovery, and necessary energy for the body.

Healthy Hunting: Working Out for Hunting Success, Start Now!

Healthy Hunting: Working Out for Hunting Success, Start Now!

Have you ever found yourself completely winded after reaching the top of a ridge? If so, you might make a workout plan to help you continue enjoying hunting longterm.

How to Hunt Bears from Boats

How to Hunt Bears from Boats

There are pro’s and con’s to hunting spring bear from a river. You know how bird hunters say the reason they do it is for their dog? The reason I hunt from a river is for the river, not because it’s the more effective way to hunt, because it isn’t. Everywhere you can hike is going to be straight up, and thermals start rising in these river canyons very early in the day and don’t start coming back down until dark.

Top 5 Tips for Baiting Bears On Public Land

Top 5 Tips for Baiting Bears On Public Land

As a hunter and conservationist, harvesting bears is an important aspect of sound wildlife management practices. Having the ability to construct a bait site on public land- where it is legal, is a great way to hunt bears. Below are my top 5 tips for baiting bears on public land that have worked for me.

10 Tips for Ground Squirrel Annihilation

10 Tips for Ground Squirrel Annihilation

Below are ten tips for making the most of your next ground squirrel hunt.

5 Tips For Baiting Bears

5 Tips For Baiting Bears

Hunting black bears using bait is a fun and effective way to sustainably pursue and harvest black bears. Before you load up and head out to your next bear hunt, be sure to first read my top 5 tips for baiting bears.

Hunting in Our Current Situation: Bullets/Calibers and Options for Preserving Your Ammo

Hunting in Our Current Situation: Bullets/Calibers and Options for Preserving Your Ammo

Given all of the things going on in our country sociologically, politically, as well as supply and demand wise, it could be very tough for those of us that live for the chase, and especially those that chase all year long.

Tips For Winter Hound Hunts

Tips For Winter Hound Hunts

If it is adventure that you seek, then you will find it hunting mountain lion, bobcat or lynx in the winter months. These hunts can be extremely physical and being well-prepared can certainly enhance your experience.