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Chris Denham returns to Kodiak for a second time along with some of his good friends from Arizona. 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 Kodiak Part II appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

I lowered enough to stay out of sight and nocked an arrow. I drew my Hoyt and found my anchors. My heart was pounding, but I consciously took a slow breath as I settled my 60-yard pin. The post Chapter Closed appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Brown bear hunting is something else. I highly recommend if it’s on your bucket list that you MAKE IT HAPPEN! You won’t regret it. The post Change of Mindset appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Now at less than 15 yards, I let out a soft cow call to stop him for a shot. The bull was so close that you can see my perfectly-placed arrow. The post Change of Plans appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

During application season in 2020, I knew I wanted to chase velvet mule deer above the timberline. I decided to go all-in for an archery tag in Colorado. The post Quest for Velvet appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Am I really seeing this? It just seems too good to be true. A group of good bulls on public ground in the middle of rifle elk season, leisurely feeding on an open plateau. I started to formulate a game plan, but it wouldn’t be for that day or even that season. The post Four-Year Plan appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

It’s difficult to understand how a dream materializes, but for Storie Ratcliff his came in the form of a monster buck 7 years in the making. The post Duzy the Dream appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

There was no wind; my pin was steady. I pulled through the release and snow exploded as the buck lunged forward and disappeared into the trees. I sank to my knees, drew in a deep, ragged breath, and waited for my nerves to unwind. The shot looked perfect, but time would tell... The post Simply Perfect appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

My guest today is Jordan Jonas the winner of the hit TV show Alone season 6. Jordan is a hunter and […] The post EP 25: Jordan Jonas appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

While many guys day hunt from home or a luxurious base camp when winter starts setting in, you can still enjoy all of the benefits of a bivy camp while staying comfortable and safe, with not much more than a little extra thought and planning. The post Late-Season Backpack Hunting appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

After 19 years applying, Randy Morrison found himself with a WY Moose tag in his pocket and a tough decision to make. The post On Second Thought appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Looking for a better way to boil a skull for a Euro Mount? Taxidermy Editor Nick Gehring walks us through his step-by-step process. The post DIY Taxidermy- Boiling a Skull appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

As hunters, we are nothing without our tools and technology. Here are a few things to focus on with pack fitting, and a review of the pack that has worked for us, as well as what has not. The post How To Properly Fit a Hunting Pack appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Chris Denham walks you through the Bridger Boiler and its relevant uses. The post Bridger Boiler Gear Review appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Here are some tips and ideas to narrow down your unit to more manageable chunks and eliminate those days of simply taking your bow or rifle for a hike. The post How to be More Successful Mule Deer Hunting - Part 2 appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

There are some basic tips in hunting that all apply to being successful and there is also information that is more nuanced to hunting mule deer. The post How to be More Successful Mule Deer Hunting - Part 1 appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

The hunting horseman can accomplish a “run and gun” technique while traversing a lot of country in search of game. The logistics of horse feed and water are essentially the only limiting factors. The post Outfitting the Hunting Horseman appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

In this article I will describe how I have traveled in remote areas throughout the West with my pack and riding stock, using both age-old techniques as well as the technology which is currently available to us today. The post Navigating the Backcountry with Stock appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Remi Warren doesn’t need an introduction to this audience. Like most of you, I think Remi is one of the […] The post Ep 24: Remi Warren appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

With backcountry hunting becoming more popular these days, there is a great percentage of hunters out there that are truly not prepared for the journey that lies ahead of them. Without first-hand experience, it is hard to know how prepared you actually are. The post How Prepared Are You? appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

“NO WAY!” I thought as I read the results from Colorado’s drawing results webpage. I had drawn this same tag the year before, and with zero points, I didn’t expect to draw again. As luck would have it, I was one of a couple hunters that drew with no points. The post Early Season Fortune appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

My hopes were high, but the part I was most excited about was the chance to hunt big velvet bulls with a rifle. I think it may be every western hunter’s dream to shoot a bull in full velvet. With only a week of hunting until the bulls would be rubbing their velvet, we knew we had to get it done fast. The post Velvet Dreams appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Two friends Nick & Tad head into the mountains in search of mature mule deer and succeed in their goal with two monster bucks. The post Brotherhood appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Unfortunately, hunters have learned that the beautiful scenery and loneliness of the wilderness can also be very dangerous if they’re not properly prepared for such an increase in elevation. The post Tips To Combat Altitude Sickness appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

In this episode, I sit down with Dean Capuano from Swarovski. We go into detail about what it takes to make the best optics in the world and what the future may hold. The post Ep 23: Dean Capuano from Swarovski appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article