In five days we killed five bears, for three of the hunters it was their first. This will keep a few extra elk calves alive through the spring, provide a pile of meat to the hunters, and make some fine memories.
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The Biggest Black Bears in the World
In most of the US, an average boar black bear weighs 250 lbs and a sow 150lbs. The largest sow taken in this region was nearly 450lbs.
Take the Shot? A Mature Kudu Bull Offers A High-Speed Opportunity
Lunging for my rifle where it leaned against a bush, I slammed a cartridge home in the chamber. A big broken-horned kudu bull broke from the brush, racing full speed from right to left. Swinging with him, I watched my crosshairs catch up, swing through, and pass his vitals. My finger closed on the trigger
Take the Shot? The Author Gets a Surprise Shot at a Big Mule Deer. Full of Adrenaline, His Hands (and everything else) are Shaking. Should he Take the Shot?
The author gets a surprise opportunity at a big mule deer. Full of adrenaline, his hands (and everything else) are shaking. The deer is close. Should he take the shot?
Last Frontier Bison: Hunting Alaska’s Largest Land Mammal
It was the sixth day of an Alaska bison hunt that had thrown numerous challenges at us requiring an ever-evolving plan; we’d blown through Plans A, B, and C and were currently throwing a Hail Mary as our days afield came to a close.
Go Lightweight Out West
Elk are great movers, and during the rut, bulls will cover massive amounts of terrain in search of love. Be ready to traverse terrain and make a quick shot if you want to head home with horns for the wall and backstraps for the grill.
Moose Logistics of Alaska
As our air speed drained and the plane descended, a gust of wind came over the top of the ridge and hit the airplane on top of its wings and we dropped into the brush just short of the strip.
A Bear Charged Me – Epic Story of Self Defense in the Field
My eye caught movement directly in front of me about 20 yards into the brush and my hand dropped to the grip of my pistol as my brain registered what my eyes were seeing. A chocolate color phased black bear, gaining speed straight towards me.
The Colorado Bighorn Sheep Hunt of a Lifetime!
One 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.
Turkeys: Public Land Diplomacy
We have all looked in the rear-view mirror while driving at 3:30 in the morning on the way to the local parking lot, only to get that sinking feeling in your gut when you see headlights. This is when you know that the race is on and your day just went from exciting and hopeful to competitive and rushed.