Ragu: The Italian Hug In a Bowl

Make Your Own Pasta Topped with Delicious Ragu Winter is ragu time. Winter here in the north has rolled in with a vengeance, so it is time to share hearty heartwarming food with family. While deciding what to do with my canned venison, the idea of rich tomato ragu on fresh pappardelle captured my attention.…

ByTimothy Fowler1 day ago0Comments

Hunting

Snaring 101

From the very dawn of human history, animal fur has been a source of protection from the elements, a way of establishing social ranking, a trading commodity, and a medium used for artistry and clothing. When out snaring coyotes, surrounded by snow, trees, and crop fields, a trapper is far more likely to consider the…

ByGord Nuttall3 days ago0Comments

Tips & Tactics

A Game Of Hide & Seek: 8 Tips for Spotting and Stalking Mule Deer

It was the second week in September. Archery seasons were in full swing. My wife Heather and I were looking for mule deer in southern Alberta. The area we hunt is mostly farmland laced with a mix of native prairie grasses and coulees. It’s an ideal habitat for mule deer. Walking a ridge and glassing…

ByKevin WilsonJanuary 23, 20230Comments

Stories

The Split-Eared Doe

Here’s where my brother was frustratingly situated. “That blasted doe must have a sixth or seventh sense! Whenever she gets close to where I’m sitting, she starts blowing! And it doesn’t matter what stand I’m in. This afternoon, she started blowing before she got to my north shooting lane, the blind in the northwest corner.…

ByLarry WeishuhnJanuary 19, 20230Comments

Tips & Tactics

Proper Winter Nutrition For Future Antler Growth

Several years ago, I landed my first job in the hunting industry by becoming a member of a field promotions team for a leading hunting manufacturer. One of my duties was to promote different products while doing in-store promotional events at several major hunting retailer sites. While doing the in-store events, I often endorsed multiple…

ByHeath WoodJanuary 15, 20230Comments

Gear

Getting a Proper Fit for Your Rifle

Proper rifle fit is often overlooked when purchasing a new firearm, but it’s crucial for maximum field accuracy. Not all rifles fit the same, nor do all shooters require the same fit. Many hunters’ first experience shooting is with a borrowed rifle. These guns typically don’t fit very well, resulting in bad habits developed early…

ByNA Deer Hunter StaffJanuary 13, 20230Comments

Stories

An Amazing Tale: Our Plan B Elk

After months of planning and setting up access, my son Kyle and I were off on our northern Saskatchewan camping/special draw elk hunting trip. Once camp was set up, we spent the next couple of days with some on-the-ground scouting, so we were ready to roll come opening day. One of the areas we had…

ByMike HungleJanuary 11, 20230Comments

Hunting

Women In Hunting: Make Some Room For Us

For me, hunting has always been a way of life. It was just what you did in a small town, and I never anticipated that hunting would become my livelihood, or that writing and producing television shows would be my way to share and inspire. Throughout this series of “Women in Hunting,” this column will…

ByAmanda LayhewJanuary 10, 20230Comments

Hunting

Improve Small Properties To Help Hold Deer

We have all been there. You’re checking trail cameras and it never fails: Somewhere in the middle of all the photos of squirrels and does, you see a photo of a great buck. It also never fails that this picture is occurring well after the legal shooting light. If you’re anything like me, you hunt…

ByRyan FairJanuary 9, 20230Comments

Gear We Love

Here’s Why Hunting with Premium Ammunition is Worth the Price

When you’re standing at the ammunition counter in a gun store, the choices are staggering. There are many selections: discounted ammunition, run-of-the-mill ammunition, and then the premium stuff. Premium ammunition often offers the latest and greatest technology. As the price goes down, so does the technology. Sometimes, a premium price isn’t for anything fancy, but…