Paying It Forward
Each individual hunter has his or her reasons for going afield every year, none better than the other. I’ll admit, for years I wouldn’t have agreed with that statement. I hid behind the “meat hunter” …
The Stories That Inspire Us
As we outlined in the Beyond the Kill Story Contest announcement, it is a love for and commitment to storytelling that formed the basis of the JOMH. The whole concept of a “journal” is rooted …
Backcountry Stoves & Wood Burning 101, By Kevin Timm
How long will a small wood tent stove burn? How long will the stove keep a tent warm? Because there are so many variables to these questions, it is nearly impossible to provide a concrete …
The Ultimate Backcountry Tent
I’ve been intrigued by tipi-tents since I first learned about them years ago. I’m an absolute sucker for the stories of exploration and settlement of the North American continent so the concept of a time …
Why Your Diet Sucks, By Heather Kelly
I can hear it now…”My diet doesn’t suck! I eat healthy! I have oatmeal with flax for breakfast, I have a turkey sandwich with whole wheat bread at lunch, I have a protein shake after my …
RMGA’s Mountain Goat Public Education Initative
The Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance (RMGA) is proud to spearhead production of a cutting edge public education piece on Rocky Mountain Goats. The final product will be a readily available and easily understandable short film …
The Minimalist Mountain Hunter’s Watch
The digital age has spawned a vast number number of tools, gadgets and devices catered to the outdoor market. Some of these devices are hard to imagine living without but most are far from essential. …
Mountain Life Coffee
Weight reduction is one of the primary objectives of the dedicated mountain hunter. With this in mind many people sacrifice certain “luxuries” when heading into the backcountry. Two luxuries I personally refuse to leave behind …
The King Is Dead
This is the age of ultralight. Virtually every piece of kit the mountain hunter needs to take afield has been stripped down to weights unimaginable a decade ago. But without the adequate fuel to keep …
Long Range About Face, By Editor In Chief Adam Janke
In the past few years the hunting industry has seen a particularly divisive trend emerge from the fringes to gain mainstream status. From rifles to optics and accessories, the long range shooting and hunting phenomenon …