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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

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A Family Pronghorn Antelope Hunt: Making Memories

Oh, what a day it had been! At first light, we spotted a tall-horned antelope buck bedded on a hilltop overlooking a large valley. After giving him a full inspection, we left knowing that he sported heavy horns pushing the 16-inch range with average prongs and a small bump on each horn. Over the course…

ByMike HungleJuly 22, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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How to Still Hunt

These Age-Old Hunting Tactics Require You To Be Both Slow And Quick On Your Feet Soft snowflakes flutter from the sky and land on your face. Time stands still as you slowly place one foot in front of the other, taking long pauses between each minuscule move. Hours of this monotonous activity goes on, but…

ByJosh HoneycuttJuly 7, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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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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Fishing From A Stand-Up Paddleboard: A Great Experience

As the sun went down, I jumped on my stand-up paddleboard (SUP), grabbed my fly-fishing rod, and went out to where we had earlier fished for bass with spinning gear from the pontoon boat. The spot was about five to eight feet deep and had lots of cover and feed for bass. I had never…

ByGord NuttallMay 29, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Fishing For Dinosaurs On The North Saskatchewan

It is September. My car window is down, and the warm breeze and sun are gracing my face. The sky is a magnificent blue with no clouds or any chance of rain. I have a seemingly endless view of peaceful lakes, thick boreal forest, untamed rivers, slow-trickling creeks, and rolling grass-covered hills. I’m located two…

ByLisa RoperMay 28, 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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Treestand vs. Ground Hunting: Is it Time to Adapt?

Article by Darron McDougal If your go-to strategy is no longer fun or isn’t producing success, make a change! Shellshocked. Sitting for hours on stand has grown stale to the author. That’s why he now primarily hunts from the ground. (Photo courtesy of Darron McDougal) That’s what I was as I hunkered in shin-high prairie grasses when…

ByDarron McDougalMarch 4, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Tips for Finding and Creating Great Treestand Locations

Article by Josh Honeycutt Bowhunting from an elevated position offers an excellent advantage. Being able to hunt from above allows hunters to get away with a little more movement, it opens shot opportunities, and it can make the difference in filling a tag or not. Still, there’s a lot to consider when using treestands and it…

ByJosh HoneycuttMarch 3, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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How To Pack For A Backcountry Hunt

Article by Noel Linsey Backcountry hunting is an adventure unlike any other form of hunting. You dispense with the stands, with the warm hunting cabin, and with the notion of a comfortable bed, and strip the hunt down to its most primordial form. Whether you hunt with a bow or a rifle, if you’ve never done…

ByNoel LinseyMarch 3, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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