Author: Jace Bauserman
Jace Bauserman
A full-time freelance outdoor writer, Jace Bauserman lives in southeast Colorado with his wife Amy and three kids, Hunter, Abbey, and Brody. Bauserman has been penning outdoor articles since 2006. He has won numerous awards for his writing, and though Bauserman hunts all species of game — big and small — he is well known for his how-to, tip-and-tactic, and gear-style bowhunting articles. Bauserman is the former Bowhunting World and Archery Business magazines editor and has traveled the world chasing animals with his bow. While Bauserman is most passionate about western big-game hunting, he has an affinity for whitetails. Bauserman has published over 3,000 articles, penned a pair of books, and regularly appears on outdoor television. He credits his success to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
There’s nothing quite like the rush of elk hunting. My first elk encounter at 19 changed my life forever. The stench of elk urine in the frosty October air, fresh tracks in the snow, and suddenly – a 4×5 bull standing just 30 yards away. My inexperienced hands jerked the trigger of my 7mm Remington Magnum, and somehow, that bull went down. The following year, I returned with the same rifle and janky scope, taking nine shots at a bull before finally connecting. The problem wasn’t my caliber choice – the 7mm Rem. Mag. with 175-grain Remington Core-Lokt bullets is…
Leupold expands its award-winning VX-6HD scope lineup to include the new-for-2025 VX-6HD Gen 2. The new tool-less CDS-SZL2 Speed Dial is a win, and the scope easily handles range and field tasks. The following is a review of the Leupold VX-6HD, to be clear, Leupold has never sponsored or advertised with North American Deer Hunter or supported us in any fashion. The writer was sent one for testing. If you find the review helpful, and plan to purchase one, you can support us using this affiliate link where we earn a 3% commission at no additional cost to you. My…
After the shot, your real work begins. When your deer hits the ground, having the right knife can make all the difference between a smooth, efficient process and hours of struggling with inadequate tools. The best hunting knife isn’t just something you buy—it’s an extension of your skills as a hunter, turning your successful harvest into properly prepared venison for your family’s table. You need a knife that’ll handle everything from field dressing in remote areas to skinning at camp and butchering at home. We’ve put dozens of knives through their paces across real hunting scenarios to find the best…
When chasing North America’s most coveted big-game animal, there are many calibers you can use. However, if you heed the to-come advice and take to the whitetail woods with one of these shooters, chances are good your freezer will be full by the end of fall if you use one of these best deer calibers. With huntable populations in over 40 states, the white-tailed deer is North America’s most cherished and pursued big-game animal. From east to West and north to south, the pursuit of the whitetail has deep cultural and historical roots. The whitetail, known for its keen senses…
For hunters and long-range shooting enthusiasts, few rifles blend precision, comfort, and rugged style like the Browning X Bolt Speed LR. In this hands-on field review, I take the X Bolt Speed LR chambered in a hot, new caliber 7mm PRC through its paces—from first impressions to real-world performance in open-country elk territory. Backed by Hornady’s innovative cartridge design and Browning’s time-tested engineering, this rifle proves to be more than just a pretty face. Whether you’re chasing mule deer or elk across the plains or dialing in targets at 600 yards, the X Bolt Speed LR delivers confidence, accuracy, and…
