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The hunter with the gun shot the bear in the hind end, believing he had no other shot option. To take the time for a side shot may have meant a broken neck for his partner. His quick, moxie-rich action saved his friend as the bear leapt away from his victim and slipped into thick brush only five feet away. The post Are You Ready for The Grizzly? appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Over the years I have noticed that it seems like new technology is always trying to replace a skill to make success easier to come by. Everyone is looking for a hack or shortcut to success. While I have nothing against this and embrace many of those technologies myself. I am a firm believer that there is no shortcut or technology to make you consistently successful or at your core, a more competent hunter. The post Hack-Free Hunting appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

“You’ve got 48 minutes.” The update snapped me back to reality. My next step would seal my fate. After being so cautious on the open face, I made the trees and started to relax. With one slip and the sound of gravel underfoot, the whole herd stood at attention. The post Now or Never appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

California offers a lengthy deer season timeline and a generous two tag per hunter allowance in its blacktail zones, making it an appealing yet highly under-recognized hunt opportunity for out-of-staters. If only I had a nickel for every time someone’s head spun in disbelief when I told them that we begin archery hunting for blacktails on the second Saturday in July! The post The Under-Recognized Species in the Overlooked State appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Whether you’re looking to shoot a bullet that is unavailable in factory ammo, seeking better performance from your rifle, or tracking down accurate load data for a new rifle without spending a week’s pay on components, Unknown Munitions has you covered. The post Building a Cartridge appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Hunting has taught me to seek and embrace challenges. Whether that challenge is a more primitive weapon, a tougher style of hunting, or taking the risk to invest in an out-of-state hunt, I have learned that the effort put forth only makes the whole experience more rewarding, and I can’t wait for the next adventure. The post Traditional Triumph or Trad Triumph appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

I walked over 165 miles, rode horses 50 miles, and lost almost 20 lb in 24 days. The experience was a test of will and perseverance and was my hardest hunt to date. It proved to me that you have to fail in order to make corrections for success. The post Big Curl appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

An off-shoot from their traditional hunting packs, the Boulder 30 was designed with your daily lifestyle in mind. The result is an everyday use pack focused on comfort, accessibility, and organization. The post Outdoorsmans Boulder 30 appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

I truly believe that gardening is an invaluable step to understanding where our food comes from, with the natural next step being harvesting an animal. The post It's Time To Get Gardening appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Every season has an ending, and every new season brings new opportunities. We need to look at the “off-season” as an opportunity to boost our performance in the backcountry. The post Off-Season Training Tips appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

While there are literally hundreds of competitive, durable water bottles on the market, Nalgene was there first. The post Gear Legends - Nalgene appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Social media has changed the way we operate, and hunters are not immune to that change. It allows us to communicate, share, and self-publish… and it may be the single thing that leads to the demise of hunting. The post How Social Media Will End Hunting appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

There are numerous quotes that attest to a cluttered kitchen being a sign of happiness. I could not disagree more! […] The post Gear Review: Benchmade Station Knife appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Organize and clean your gear to make next season easier. The drive home from any hunting trip can go one […] The post Gearing Up For The Off-Season appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Chris Denham finds redemption within the thickets of western Montana while pursuing the elusive whitetail that call these mountains home. To access this post, you must purchase Western Hunter Subscription – Western Hunter Digital - Digital Magazine + TV Series, Western Hunter Subscription – Western Hunter Magazine Only (6-Issues) or Western Hunter Subscription – Bundle Super Subscription. The post Hunting Stories appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Mark Denham has a coveted Arizona archery elk tag in hand and is joining forces with his dad Chris with […] To access this post, you must purchase Western Hunter Subscription – Western Hunter Digital - Digital Magazine + TV Series, Western Hunter Subscription – Western Hunter Magazine Only (6-Issues) or Western Hunter Subscription – Bundle Super Subscription. The post Expectation vs Reality appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Nate Simmons continues his quest for mule deer with a bow in the wilds of Wyoming on his public-land hunt. To access this post, you must purchase Western Hunter Subscription – Western Hunter Digital - Digital Magazine + TV Series, Western Hunter Subscription – Western Hunter Magazine Only (6-Issues) or Western Hunter Subscription – Bundle Super Subscription. The post State of Mind appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Nate Simmons searches Wyoming’s high country for mule deer but his hunt takes an unexpected turn. To access this post, you must purchase Western Hunter Subscription – Western Hunter Digital - Digital Magazine + TV Series, Western Hunter Subscription – Western Hunter Magazine Only (6-Issues) or Western Hunter Subscription – Bundle Super Subscription. The post Carpe Diem appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Chris Denham continues his quest for Coues deer in the rugged mountains of Arizona on his public-land hunt. To access this post, you must purchase Western Hunter Subscription – Western Hunter Digital - Digital Magazine + TV Series, Western Hunter Subscription – Western Hunter Magazine Only (6-Issues) or Western Hunter Subscription – Bundle Super Subscription. The post Backcountry Coues Part II appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Chris and his son Mark load up their backpacks and head into sheep country in pursuit of the elusive Coues […] To access this post, you must purchase Western Hunter Subscription – Western Hunter Digital - Digital Magazine + TV Series, Western Hunter Subscription – Western Hunter Magazine Only (6-Issues) or Western Hunter Subscription – Bundle Super Subscription. The post Backcountry Coues Part I appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Nate and his Uncle Ted are in Wyoming exploring some new country in pursuit of mule deer on public land. To access this post, you must purchase Western Hunter Subscription – Western Hunter Digital - Digital Magazine + TV Series, Western Hunter Subscription – Western Hunter Magazine Only (6-Issues) or Western Hunter Subscription – Bundle Super Subscription. The post Uncle Buck appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Years of effort culminate in the rugged mountains of Nevada’s public lands on Nate’s archery mule deer hunt. To access this post, you must purchase Western Hunter Subscription – Western Hunter Digital - Digital Magazine + TV Series, Western Hunter Subscription – Western Hunter Magazine Only (6-Issues) or Western Hunter Subscription – Bundle Super Subscription. The post Trajectory appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Mark and Chris return to a familiar place to hunt Coues deer on Arizona’s public lands. To access this post, you must purchase Western Hunter Subscription – Western Hunter Digital - Digital Magazine + TV Series, Western Hunter Subscription – Western Hunter Magazine Only (6-Issues) or Western Hunter Subscription – Bundle Super Subscription. The post Last Hurrah appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Nate Simmons backpacks solo through Idaho’s backcountry in pursuit of elk on public land. To access this post, you must purchase Western Hunter Subscription – Western Hunter Digital - Digital Magazine + TV Series, Western Hunter Subscription – Western Hunter Magazine Only (6-Issues) or Western Hunter Subscription – Bundle Super Subscription. The post Up in Smoke Part II appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Nate Simmons backpacks through Idaho’s backcountry in pursuit of mule deer on public land. To access this post, you must purchase Western Hunter Subscription – Western Hunter Digital - Digital Magazine + TV Series, Western Hunter Subscription – Western Hunter Magazine Only (6-Issues) or Western Hunter Subscription – Bundle Super Subscription. The post Up in Smoke Part I appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article