Some guns serve high-speed high-volume adventures where the higher the round count the greater the fun. That applies to some competitive venues, not to mention hog and prairie dog hunting. And don't forget the joys of sending countless rounds at an informal range with...
Is Norma Oryx Ammo Good for Elk Hunting?
Elk hunting resembles hog hunting like a modern precision rifle resembles a musket from 1750. The former both involve hunting, the later both involve launching a projectile, but that’s about it. And while I absolutely love hog hunting, I’ve wanted to hunt the majestic...
How to Prepare for Elk Hunting, Lessons from an Addict
So you got your elk tag…now what? How should you prepare? Hunt preparation is an extremely important and extremely personal subject. You could ask 100 people the question, How should I prepare for my hunt? and I guarantee you will get as many different answers....
Hour of Reckoning – Kifaru’s New Reckoning Backpack System Review and Seriously Extensive Field Test
There was a moment more than two years ago when I’d finally had enough. I’d spent over a decade lugging gear and meat around on my back with whatever box-store special backpack or frame pack I could get my hands on, and as a result was no stranger to sore shoulders...
Dead Cattle and Other Fails, Mistakes, & Brain Farts – Our Pro Staff Picks!
I asked a few of our Pro Staffers to lend me a hand to address some hunting fails, mistakes and brain farts. We’ve hunted different animals in different places with different tactics so the stories and advice varies. I’ll go first! Take a flashlight! I was bear...
Are You A Facilitator for Life’s Greatest Adventures? Taking My 12 Year Old Elk Hunting on Public Lands in Colorado
Have you ever thought about what your life would look like if you took guns out of it? Not the whole philosophical argument about guns never being invented, the effects on the history of warfare in a global sense, or the government abolishing our Second Amendment...
The Highs and Lows of Your Ultimate Hunting Vehicle – Part 5: Little Things That Make A Big Difference
I hope you’re enjoying following our Ultimate Hunting Vehicle series and are inspired to build your own. We’ve enjoyed hearing back from some of you who have implemented various parts of our build for yourselves. You may recall that it all started with some big...
Survive, Succeed or Not – Video Interview with Back Country Hunting Guide Tyrell Gray
Growing up in rural Pennsylvania my idea of hunting was to park my truck by a friend’s property and go for a walk with my rifle. I would typically carry a small day pack with a couple essentials, like water, a powerbar, and maybe a couple extra rounds. Since I moved...
Locavore! The Reasons Americans Hunt Aren’t What They Used To Be
It's been said that the only constant is change. While that's debatable, I was surprised to see the results of a survey released just one week ago. What motivates hunters as a whole has indeed changed. Well aware that surveys can manipulate results by how questions...
My First Elk Hunt – Southern Girl Takes on Epic Montana Adventure
I anxiously anticipated my first elk hunt at Jumping Jack Ranch in Ennis, Montana. I didn’t know exactly what to expect. I’m not one to sit still for long, so I prefer hunts that are more active – such as hogs, rabbits and birds. A Southern woman, I am used to warm...