The author has a fleeting shot opportunity through a screen of brush at a big Cape Buffalo. He’s worked hard for this opportunity, and he may not get another. Should he take the shot?
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Take the Shot? An Experienced Hunter Gets a Close Opportunity at a Good Bull Elk, but the Vitals are Covered and His Shooting Position is Unsupported. Will He Take the Shot? – Presented by Badlands
Updated: August 31, 2024An experienced hunter gets a close opportunity at a good bull elk, but the vitals are covered and his shooting position is unsupported. Will he take the shot?
Take the Shot? A Hard-Core Hunter Gets a Shot at a Public Land Elk with a Light-for-Elk-Caliber. Should He Take the Shot? Presented by: Badlands
Updated: August 31, 2024A Hard-core hunter has a shot opportunity at a great public-land bull elk. He’s shooting a 6.5PRC rifle, which some consider too light for elk. Should he take the shot?
TAKE THE SHOT? After 24 years, a hunter finally draws a Limited Entry elk tag. A big bull comes to the call and stops head-on. Should he take the shot? – Presented by: Badlands
Updated: August 31, 2024After 24 years of applying, a hunter finally draws a Limited Entry elk tag in Utah. A big bull comes to the call and stops head-on. Should he take the shot?
Blood Trailing
Updated: August 3, 2024Your ability to follow the traces an animal leaves behind will make the difference between success and failure because not every shot hits its mark.
Finding Grandpa
Updated: August 3, 2024I watched helplessly as the struggle carried them closer to the trail’s edge and a long drop below.
The Colorado Bighorn Sheep Hunt of a Lifetime!
Updated: August 3, 2024One of the most iconic big game in North America is the Bighorn sheep. If you draw one of these tags, get ready for one of the greatest hunts in the West.
17 Facts about the SIG SAUER Hunter Games and a Sneak Peek at SIG’s NEW Pistol
Updated: August 31, 202416 miles and 22 stages in the Wyoming mountains were traversed by celebrities in the first ever SIG Hunter Games.
Lesson Learned the Hard Way
Updated: August 3, 2024Hunting in the West is full of unique challenges that need to be prepared for. Here are a few lessons I had to learn the hard way.
Hunting Using Nature’s Benchrest: Ready, Aim, Fire
Updated: August 3, 2024With a little creativity and practice, our hunting gear and/or Mother Nature can provide the same stability at a moment’s notice as the most versatile bipod sold.