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5 Tips For Baiting Bears

5 Tips For Baiting Bears

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Hunting black bears using bait is a fun and effective way to sustainably pursue and harvest black bears. Before you load up and head out to your next bear hunt, be sure to first read my top 5 tips for baiting bears.

Simple Gourmet: Beijing Bear

Simple Gourmet: Beijing Bear

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If they hunted bears in China, this might be how they’d eat it…or at least, if bear was on the menu at Panda Express, this is how it would be served. Bear meat goes so well with sweet recipes, and this one works well to tenderize even the toughest cuts.

Field Tests: Sitka’s Stratus Jackets

Field Tests: Sitka’s Stratus Jackets

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Last fall, Sitka Gear released a new hunting jacket, the Stratus, in two versions: one in Blaze Orange, the other in Sitka’s Optifade Elevated II camouflage pattern. I have been on some chilly hunts with first-rate results!

Turkey Scouting: Key To Success!

Turkey Scouting: Key To Success!

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With a few quick scouting trips to a potential new turkey spot using these three simple signs, you can greatly increase your chances of taking a tom.

Building the Perfect Turkey Gun

Building the Perfect Turkey Gun

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I have known hundreds of hunters over the years and I have to say turkey hunters are the most passionate, focused group of hunters I’ve ever encountered.

See in the Dark: Hunt Like a Ninja and Shoot Like a Sniper

See in the Dark: Hunt Like a Ninja and Shoot Like a Sniper

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No matter what kind of hunting you do, working more effectively in low light can make your hunt better. The more light you use, the more you need. Know the law, some game regulations prohibit night shooting, but you can still get more hunting day by working in reduced light. Optimizing your biology and selecting appropriate technology can make every hunt better.

Desert Deer: A Week of Adventure

Desert Deer: A Week of Adventure

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Coues deer make their home in the Southwest and provide a unique opportunity for serious deer hunters who are willing to spend hours behind their optics and brave vegetation that pokes, cuts, or stings, warm temperatures, and ghost-like deer habits under the semblance of fun.

Savage Arms IMPULSE: American Made Straight Pull Rifle

Savage Arms IMPULSE: American Made Straight Pull Rifle

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The new Savage Arms IMPULSE rifles are a whole new breed of rifle that raises the market to a new level. It’s really slick, very fast to operate, incredibly accurate; perhaps the most accurate rifle I have ever shot.

Destination Hunting In COVID Times

Destination Hunting In COVID Times

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The desire to adventure while exploring new terrain and hunt big game species can be satisfied with embarking upon a destination hunt. And, there are many adventures to be had even during times of COVID.

Remington’s 1911 R1 Hunter: 10MM Auto Hunting Power and…A Collector’s Gun?

Remington’s 1911 R1 Hunter: 10MM Auto Hunting Power and…A Collector’s Gun?

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After putting over 300 rounds through the Remington 1911 R1 Hunter FDE 10MM pistol, I recommend this semi-automatic as a top firearms investment for at least two reasons.