Harvesting & Lessons Learned (Fill More Than The Freezer – Part Two)
This spring, I wrote about the benefits of starting a garden to supplement a freezer full of healthy proteins. The project felt like a second job for the first couple of months, building raised beds, …
A Call To Action, By JOMH Editor In Chief Adam Janke
Hunting is conservation. These three words are so common in the hunting industry and media today that they could be considered one of the “ten commandments” of North American Wildlife Model scripture. It’s a phrase …
Azerbaijan – A Land of Contrast, By James Barben
Azerbaijan is a former Soviet country located on the border of Europe and Asia. Its northern regions are dominated by the mighty Caucasus Mountains, which extend into Russia and Georgia, while the capital of Baku …
If Lawmakers Could Get Behind These Conservation Basics, We’d All Win, By Kristyn Brady
Editor’s Note: The following is a recap of the TRCP‘s 14th annual Western Media Summit, hosted in Fort Collins, Colo., from June 22 to 24 where the discussions and panel stressed the value of growing …
Gaining Weight The Right Way
While a lot of folks are concerned about dropping pounds, some of us might actually want to put on some weight; preferably lean muscle mass. Gaining weight (the kind you want) can be challenging. You …
Find Your Crucible
One of the first topics we ever covered in the Mountain Fitness column was mental fitness. As we quoted in that original article we firmly believe that the mind is primary, an ethos and training …
The Opening Of The USSR, By Chris R. Klineburger
Hungarian born Guy Jonas, founder of the taxidermy studio that we took over, Jonas Brothers of Seattle, once stated, “If ever the Soviet Union opens its doors to hunting, it will be the world’s greatest …
Wildcrafting
It is amazing how alive everything feels in the summer. The days are longer, the plants around us are vibrant and green, wildlife is active, and you find yourself venturing outdoors every chance you get. …
Backcountry Mobility – The Mountain Hunter’s Playbook
One of the most overlooked aspects of the physical preparation that goes into mountain hunting is the hunter’s movement quality, both in terms of how they train — a topic we’ve written about extensively in …
Into The Isle of Skye Wilderness, By Byron Pace
The smoke drifted casually skyward, dancing and swirling in the breeze as it breached the shelter of the old black-house wall. The gentle smell of ember-cooked meat intensified slowly, feeding the rumble of belly growls …