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Deeper – Farther – HigherBy Adam Janke, Editor in Chief

Feature Image Photo Credit Steven Drake As a mountain or western hunter, what would you say is the most important tool for the job? Think hard on this one, it’s not entirely obvious. Your gun? Bow? Pack?

Ammunition For Long Range Shooting

Books, countless articles, video series and even classes have been devoted to the subject of long range shooting and the factory or hand loaded ammunition needed to achieve success. Many shooters can’t agree on what

Practice Like You Play

If you grew up playing sports like me – in my case it was hockey – I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase before: practice like you play. I believe it applies to bowhunting just as

North Slope AK Caribou DIY Tips By Ryan Clairmont

Alaska holds an abundance of opportunity for the big game hunter. It’s a state many hunters dream of hunting at least once in their lifetimes. But where does a person even start? Alaska is such

The Forgotten Half: Part 1 By Tony Bynum

To capture unforgettable images, a great lens is at least as important as the camera… A few years ago, good friend and fellow photographer, Rod Sinclair, and I went to photograph black bears. Rod was

How far is too far? Part 3 By Tom Bulloch of Nightforce Optics

We arrive at the answer. And more questions… In the first two installments of “How far is too far,” we’ve taken a rambling, roundabout journey in an attempt to answer the question posed by my

A Dose of Motivation – The Path to Elk Hunting Success By Corey Jacobsen (Elk101.com)

I love the month of December. It’s a time when I am finally slowing down and catching up after most of the fall hunting seasons are ending, and I’m able to spend more quality time

Cooking Your Kill By Connor Gabbot of Cedar & Sagebrush

All Photos Credit Cedar & Sagebrush It’s day eight of your ten-day backpack hunt. You have been living out of your backpack, eating freeze-dried meals the entire trip. Every night you camp in a new spot,

Top 12 Arrow Penetration Enhancing Factors

Dr. Ashby’s reports and articles are graciously compiled and published free of charge by the folks at Alaska Bowhunting Supply and are readily available to anyone that visits their website. These reports are a wealth of

Why I Don’t Use Trekking Poles! By Joseph Peter, Owner Hard Yards Hunting NZ

Trekking poles have swooped in, taking over the mountain hunting scene in North America. Trekking poles are a great tool when used in the right terrain and can save your knees from aches as well