By: Roger A. Page It was only a 4-pointer, and I say “only” to appease cynics who might otherwise demand an apology. Also, at 64 years old, I have far outdistanced the leniency, “He’s just a kid, he’ll get over it.” All I have in response is, “Oh no I won’t — and I’m happyContinue reading “Stop Hunting For Approval”
Category Archives: Preparedness
Why You Should Shoot Medium Sized Arrows
By: Bob Robb Decades ago, before the compound bowhunting explosion, one of the great debates in the hunting community focused on rifle cartridges for big game hunting. The two key personalities in the debate were Jack O’Connor and Elmer Keith. O’Conner was a big believer in small, fast cartridges, while Keith believed in slower, larger-diameterContinue reading “Why You Should Shoot Medium Sized Arrows”
First-Timer’s Guide To Budget Predator Hunting
By: Mark Kayser Do you remember starting out as a young, new hunter? Did you hunger for the great gear that seasoned hunters used in hunting magazines and on TV? That same kickoff-period struggle hasn’t changed for new hunters despite the passing years and a new digital landscape. Most new hunters don’t have the fundsContinue reading “First-Timer’s Guide To Budget Predator Hunting”
Undercover Hunter
Article & Photos by: Chris Berens Hunting whitetails is always a challenge — no matter the location. But hunting them on public land often adds increased obstacles that deer hunters on private land rarely need to worry about. More deer hunters, small-game and bird hunters, hikers, dog-walkers and others come and go as they pleaseContinue reading “Undercover Hunter”
FIRST-TIMER’S GUIDE TO BEAR HUNTING
Text and Photos by: Brad Fenson There is something about black bears that adds an extra sense of excitement and adrenaline to a big game hunt. Perhaps it is the fact that a bear could fight back? Hunting a predator is undoubtedly different from pursuing an herbivore. Black bears are abundant across most of NorthContinue reading “FIRST-TIMER’S GUIDE TO BEAR HUNTING”
THE BEST-SMELLING FIREWOOD
One of my friends once said as he looked over his personal library, “When I have a lot of good books I feel wealthy.” I feel the same way about firewood but different types of firewood have different characteristics. Some burn fast with intense heat and some burn slow and ooze heat throughout the night.Continue reading “THE BEST-SMELLING FIREWOOD”
HOW BOWFISHING HELPS HONE HUNTING SKILLS IN THE OFF SEASON
Photos and Text by: Beka Garris My eyes scanned the water in front of me, the sunlight glinting off the ripples and making me squint my eyes behind my polarized sunglasses. To the inexperienced eye, there was nothing to see. But years of bowfishing had helped me know exactly what to look for. The murkyContinue reading “HOW BOWFISHING HELPS HONE HUNTING SKILLS IN THE OFF SEASON”
Modern Hunter 