Western Hunter

Kevin sat down at the Wild Sheep Show to talk shop with Collin Russel and James Wessler from Leupold Optics […] The post Ep 47: The BX-6 Range HD - with Collin Russell and Tim Lesser appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

When Shawn Skipper at Leupold reached out to see if I’d like to do some early testing of a new […] The post Leupold BX-6 Range HD Review appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Leupold & Stevens recently released their new rain system, the Storm Warden Jacket and Pant. While I have not yet […] The post Leupold Storm Warden Rain System appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

In this episode from Season 12 of The Western Hunter, Chris Denham hits the high plains of Wyoming in search […] The post Effective Range – A Public Land Antelope Hunt appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Last year, I focused on becoming a better rifle shooter; I probably shot 10 times more than I have in the past five years. The only time I can remember shooting as much as I did was when I was a small child, shooting birds off my mom’s feeders. To be honest, I think that’s where I developed my shooting the most. I wasn’t working on body positioning or building a steady platform, but I was dang sure learning target acquisition skills that I still use today. As a part of that process of trying to become a better shooter, I took a look at my gear and decided I wanted to try a few different things. The post New Vortex Talon 10K RF Binocular and Ace Weather Meter appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

In this episode, Brody sits down with Kevin and Tom to discuss the current state of hunting gear technology, including […] The post Ep 46: High-Tech Rednecks - With Brody, Kevin, and Tom appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

We're back! Thank you for your patience. In this episode, Brody, Joe, and Levi review the responses from our latest […] The post Ep 45: Risky Danger - with Brody, Joe, and Levi appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

On a recent podcast with Exo Mtn Gear, we had a conversation about the most revolutionary product introduction in my 40+ years in the hunting industry. My answer at that time was the laser rangefinder. Even with months to ponder that question, my mind did not change. But if I were asked that question today, my answer would be the new ST/AT Balance spotting scopes from Swarovski. The post Caught Off Balance - The astonishing new AT/ST Balance Spotting Scopes from Swarovski appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

When I started writing these “Made In America” articles, giving a tip of the hat to exceptional brands of our industry who manufacture their products here at home, my goal was to tell the story of these companies to give our readers a better understanding of who they are and what they stand for. To me, that sort of stuff means a lot when I’m deciding where to spend my money. The post Made In America: Defiance Machine - Precision Born of Montana Grit appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

With one measly preference point, I wasn’t expecting to see “Successful” next to my Wyoming bighorn sheep application. I logged in again and again, convinced I was hallucinating. When it finally sank in, the phone calls started. The post Redemption Ram - A fatal second encounter in Wyoming appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

On this episode, Kevin sits down with Tom Hinski, Brennon Fisher, and Summer Fisher to discuss late-season elk hunting in […] The post Ep. 44 - Montana Outwest Outfitters 2 with Brennon & Summer Fisher appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

WHM: Please give a bit of info about you–where you grew up, where you live now, how you got started […] The post Western Hunter Featured Artist – Makers Edition - Josh Smith - Montana Knife Company appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

They say imitation is the highest form of flattery. Perhaps that's why using decoys is such a deadly tactic for drawing animals in close. While quality decoys have been around for decades, until now, there's never been a great decoy option for the backcountry hunter. The post Ultimate Predator Decoys appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

In this episode, Kevin and Brody sat down to swap stories with Wilderness Athlete's own Katelyn O'Brien (also known as […] The post Ep 43: A Real KOB Story - With Katelyn O'Brien, Kevin, and Brody appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Chris Denham and Mike Duplan head deep into the Chugach Range in search of a legal Dall ram. Bad luck, […] The post Watch Free | The Western Hunter S5 E3 – "The Pinnacle" appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

In this episode, Brody, Kevin, Tom, and Levi gathered up to officially recap Kevin's archery elk hunt in Montana. They […] The post Ep. 42: Montana Archery Elk - (After the Hunt) - with Kevin, Brody, Tom, and Levi appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Deuter Kids Comfort Carrier From the moment I saw another dad walking around a crowded farmers’ market with his kid […] The post Kids Gear Guide 2025 appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Brody and Chris discuss the all-new Swarovski AT/ST Balance spotting scopes and their application, industry implications, field use, ergonomics, and […] The post Ep. 41 - Caught Off Balance - The New Swarovski Stabilized Spotting Scopes - with Chris and Brody appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

n a recent podcast with Exo Mtn Gear, we had a conversation about the most revolutionary product introduction in my 40+ years in the hunting industry. My answer at that time was the laser rangefinder. Even with months to ponder that question, my mind did not change. But if I were asked that question today, my answer would be the new ST/AT Balance spotting scopes from Swarovski. The post Caught Off Balance - The astonishing new AT/ST Balance spotting scopes from Swarovski appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Kevin has used the Sig KILO10K-ABS rangefinding binocular for about a year. In this video, he provides an overview of […] The post Sig KILO10K Rangefinding Binocular Review appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” When historian George Santayana penned those words, he probably wasn't referring to elk hunting mistakes. Yet, after 20 years of DIY, OTC, out-of-state hunts, I have a long list of errors that still haunt me. Let me share a few of the most painful ones in hopes of sparing you from repeating them. The post Hard Lessons appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

As the title implies, these are quick and simple tips for backpack hunting. They’re not meant to be gospel, but […] The post Basic Tips for Backcountry Hunting appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

In this episode, Kevin sits down with Brennon Fisher, owner of Montana Outwest Outfitters, to discuss Kevin's elk hunt, the […] The post Ep 40: Montana Outwest Outfitters - with Brennon Fisher appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

By Anthony Dorsey I’ve pursued spring black bears three out of the last four years, but I wouldn’t call myself […] The post Bear Hunter | a short story appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Kevin and I were on call for a few weeks, waiting for the starting gun for the race up to […] The post Los Gatos Frios appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article