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Highlights of Hunting Elk With a Handgun

Several years ago I was preparing to hunt elk with my Native American friend, Joe Two Ponies, out on a ranch near Wapiti, Colorado. We were at the ranch’s shooting bench, and two hunters had just made certain their rifles were properly sighted. I waited until they had finished before pulling out my T/C Encore…

ByLarry WeishuhnSeptember 19, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

Big Game Educational Tips & Tactics

Plan Ahead To Assure Proper Field Care for Big Game

It was opening day here in South Carolina. Sweat was rolling down my back. The temperature was pushing triple digits with 80% humidity. As the velvet buck showed himself, I was ready. Early season in the South provides a time to get bucks in velvet if you can endure the heat and humidity. It also…

ByPete RogersSeptember 14, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Getting The Jump On Mule Deer

Early-Season Tips Thirty degrees. Dusty and windy. Bachelor herds of big mule deer bucks. Those are the ideal conditions you want to hunt early season for mule deer. Ears on mule deer are great gauges for estimating antler score. An ear length is approximately 8 inches long. If antlers are outside the ears, they are…

ByGord NuttallSeptember 5, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

Big Game Hunting Stories

Colorado Elk Hunting On Public Land: A Unique Trophy

A quick stop at a local sporting goods store put my license and tag in my pocket for a third rifle season elk hunt in Colorado. We then headed for Fred Eichler’s ranch and lodge, where he operates Fulldraw Outfitters with his wife, Michele, and the rest of his family. Fred is one of those…

ByBrad FensonJuly 7, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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The Trials and Tribulations of a First-Time Moose Hunter

At the end of September 2021, my hunting partner and I embarked on an epic trip into Atikaki Provincial Park for a 10-day canoe/backpack moose hunting adventure. With more energy than brains, we headed out and experienced the hardest, yet one of the most fun hunts, I’ve ever been on. As all questionable plans do,…

ByNoel LinseyMay 28, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Good Planning

It’s Essential for a Successful Out-of-State Hunt Every spring I wait anxiously to see if I draw that coveted tag I’ve been applying for in the far-away West. The spring when that letter finally arrived, I tore into it and saw that after six years of applying, I finally drew my tag. Living in South Carolina,…

ByPete RogersMay 4, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Finding The Best Locations For Big Buck Sheds

Article by Jason Ashe Shed hunting has exploded in popularity among Whitetail hunters across the country in recent years. The annual ritual is not only good for some outdoor exercise and scouting, but it is also a good opportunity to see which bucks have made it through to the next season, then come home with some…

ByJason AsheMarch 4, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Rifle Caliber, Cartridge, or Bullet Design – Which Matters Most?

Article by Kevin Wilson Ask 10 different deer hunters which is the best rifle caliber, and you could get just as many different answers. With so many new, and, arguably, improved options available today, the decision isn’t just about caliber, but also about the many advancements in cartridge and bullet design as well. Visit any internet…

ByKevin WilsonMarch 4, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Saskatchewan Bush Bucks: A Welcome COVID Respite

I pointed my truck east and started the day-long drive towards deer camp. Opportunities to hunt Whitetailed deer in our neighboring province of Saskatchewan are available through a draw or with an outfitter. Many of the outfitters have licenses specific to Canadian residents, so there are plenty of options. I booked a hunt with Mark…

ByBrad FensonJanuary 4, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

Big Game Bowhunting Stories

Muleys Without Mountains

Mountains and mule deer seem synonymous, yet the Midwest and Great Plains offer excellent hunting for giant bucks without the climb. Think attitude, not altitude. The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation spans nearly 2,000,000 acres and Neil Davies and I each had a deer tag. Shortly after noon, we met Travis Brave Bird, our Sioux guide…

ByNA Deer Hunter StaffDecember 30, 2021Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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