Technique

Show First

TAKE THE SHOT? A Big Muley On Restricted Land Tempts the Hunter - Presented by: Springfield Armory

TAKE THE SHOT? A Big Muley On Restricted Land Tempts the Hunter – Presented by: Springfield Armory

A big muley on restricted land tempts the hunter to take a high risk shot if he moves to a narrow opening on public land. It’s a 300 yard shot with a 10 yard window for success – Do you take the shot?

The Often Overlooked October Opportunity: 5 Tips for Late Season Dove

The Often Overlooked October Opportunity: 5 Tips for Late Season Dove

Here’s a little-known fact: As hunters begin preparing for deer season, mourning dove begin migrating south and can create phenomenal late season shoots. 

Portable or Permanent: Blinds Have to be Adaptable

Portable or Permanent: Blinds Have to be Adaptable

In my 50 plus years of duck hunting, I have learned one simple rule about blinds and that is: You will never get it in the right place the first time.

Spot and Stalk A Mule Deer

Spot and Stalk A Mule Deer

Exactly what you need for a western spot and stalk mule deer.

Peak Rut Elk Hunting Strategies

Peak Rut Elk Hunting Strategies

There is nothing quite like the sound of an aggressive bull bugling while hunting during the peak of the rut. And hunting public land elk will certainly keep us all humble in our pursuit. If this is your first-year elk hunting, welcome to the frenzy. If this is your 60th year and everything in between, [...]

The Worst Antelope Hunt Ever

The Worst Antelope Hunt Ever

I was recently on a public land antelope hunt in Colorado. Like most Colorado tags, I had waited several years to draw this tag; five to be exact. I was very excited and enthusiastic about getting out and chasing around some speed goats.

True Grit: Hunter's 2019 Pronghorn

True Grit: Hunter’s 2019 Pronghorn

The does turned and resumed their march in our direction. The buck stopped broadside at 223 yards and the rifle thundered. The wallop of the bullet exploding the heart was clear, and after taking a few steps the giant tumbled to the ground.

Lesson Learned the Hard Way

Lesson Learned the Hard Way

Hunting 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.

Frog Cleaning

Frog Cleaning

I have processed many different types of game and fish from bluegill to bull elk and everything in between. I will say that cleaning frogs is by far one of the most challenging for me to this day.

Frog Gigging

Frog Gigging

Frog gigging is a great way to spend some hot summer nights. Although they task delicate and refined, the act of gathering them is just about as far from that as possible.