To mount a riflescope: secure and level the rail, attach the bases, set eye relief with the rings loose, level the reticle to the rifle, then tighten the rings gradually to the manufacturer’s torque spec. The steps below are numbered in order. Use the torque values from your ring and base maker. Here is a [...]
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Bullet Selection For Your Next Big Game Hunt
Published: May 4, 2020 { 3 comments }When looking forward to rifle season there are a few decisions that every hunter needs to make. The first decision is to select an appropriate cartridge.
Spring Spot & Stalk Black Bear Hunting
Published: April 6, 2020 { 0 comments }The key to locating a spring black bear is covering miles targeting areas that are rich with succulent new vegetation.
Building a Backyard Range: Backstops, Targets and Setup
Published: March 7, 2020 { 15 comments }Start a backyard range with the backstop. Pick a spot with a safe natural backstop, like a hill, or build one. Then plan your lanes so that a miss or a ricochet can never leave your property. Kristy Titus built her own range one piece at a time. Here are the backstop steps first, then [...]
10 Gifts For The Hunter
Published: December 1, 2019 { 1 comment }Christmas is right around the corner and instead of waiting for the last minute to buy the hunter in your life a gift, consider this your opportunity to find the perfect gift. To make the most of the holiday season sales, I picked 10 gifts that the hunter in your life is sure to love.
Field To Freezer- Locavore Meat Processing
Published: November 1, 2019 { 5 comments }Many hunters find themselves having harvested a big game animal in an area that may require them to quarter the animal for ease of field removal. The key is to remove the quarters from the carcass or to remove the entrails as quickly as possible. This will help to cool the meat faster.
Top 5 Tips For Glassing Big Game
Published: September 29, 2019 { 0 comments }The good thing is that modern optics allow hunters the opportunity to view expansive terrain without wearing out our bodies and boots. Having a good system for glassing will…
5 Tips For Packing Gear With Horses & Mules
Published: August 28, 2019 { 3 comments }The thrill in many backcountry hunting trips is having the ability to experience some of the most beautiful, wild country on earth. The slow drumming sound of horse hooves striking the trail will take you far away from civilization. If you are booking an outfitted horse hunt the few tips below may help you to pack and prepare for your backcountry experience more efficiently.
Gear Ready For Rifle Season?
Published: July 2, 2019 { 0 comments }Familiarizing yourself with your weapon system components and personal marksmanship ability is the best investment that you can make to notch that tag during hunting season.
Marksmanship Training For Hunting Season
Published: June 1, 2019 { 3 comments }During hunting season, it can take days or weeks to locate the animal that you are pursuing and you may only have seconds to take a shot. As hunters, we must quickly evaluate how much time we have to build a shooting position, establish the distance to the target, wind speed, and shot angles.









