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To access this post, you must purchase Western Hunter Subscription – Western Hunter Digital - Digital Magazine + TV Series, Western Hunter Subscription – Western Hunter Subscription - Bundle Super Subscription, Western Hunter Subscription – Super Subscriber - Magazine (6-Issues), Digital, Western Hunter TV or The Western Hunter - Season 9. The post Idaho Moose Part 2 appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

To access this post, you must purchase Western Hunter Subscription – Western Hunter Digital - Digital Magazine + TV Series, Western Hunter Subscription – Western Hunter Subscription - Bundle Super Subscription, Western Hunter Subscription – Super Subscriber - Magazine (6-Issues), Digital, Western Hunter TV or The Western Hunter - Season 9. The post <strong>A Thousand Deaths Part 1</strong> appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

"It is easy to get a lot of money tied up in clothing, so making the right decisions can save you from spending all your tag money on clothes. Still, quality clothing can be a game-changer, and at times, it can be worth its weight in gold..." The post Multi Editor Jacket/Insulation Layer Review appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

"There are some great things we can take from the recent growing popularity of overlanding. One of them is a small off-road camp trailer. These little trailers can go anywhere your vehicle can go..." The post DIY Overlanding Trailers appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

"The “right” tent is hard to define. Some people just want the lightest no matter what features they sacrifice, while others want more room to move around and store gear. For me, it depends on what type of hunt I am going on and the duration..." The post Backpacking tents 2021 appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Decisions made from afar can have dire consequences on mule deer. There’s a familiar conversation about mule deer that we […] The post Colorado Mule Deer in 2021 appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

"If you are reading Western Hunter magazine, you are probably already in the elite, small percentage of hunters that harvest the majority of the game. If you aren’t and want to know how to stay prepared all year without spending a lot of money or time, please read on for what I have learned by studying the small percentage of good hunters that are routinely successful...." The post Getting Prepared = Staying Prepared appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

"Early American settlers also utilized bear meat, hide, and fat. Folks like Daniel Boone made a living selling the stuff to market. Eating bear was fairly normal until the early 1900s when the Teddy Bear was brought to life after Teddy Roosevelt spared the life of a bear that was tied to a tree. On that hunting trip to Mississippi, Teddy was having a rough go at finding bears..." The post Eat Bear Meat appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

"For the most part, hunters look at fall bears as an opportunity type of species. We all have a bear tag in our pocket during the Fall, but only fill it by happenstance if one presents itself while out elk or deer hunting. Not many solely focus on bear hunting in the fall, especially in the southwest when compared to its trophy elk and mule deer opportunities..." The post Underdogs appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

"The big, palmated G5 was too amazing. I didn’t see the two extras when I shot, but they looked like flames coming off the back end. He had the width, the mass, everything; everything you dream of in an elk but never dreamed you would actually shoot. I had my elk of a lifetime..." The post Sandwiched appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

"As I emerged from a patch of timber, I noticed a patch of white on a cliff face on the other side of the drainage. Through the spotter I saw that the white patch was indeed a goat; a good goat..." The post Fortress of the Goats appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

"The only good shooting lane was the dirt road itself, so I positioned myself on the edge next to some brush and ranged the opening I thought they would come out of. The first deer was a doe. She walked on to the road, stopped, and stared at me..." The post Karma Buck appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

"The wind was still, and every step seemed louder than the last. As I walked, I would stop and survey the area with my binoculars before continuing on. Eventually, I caught movement in the trees ahead. “Was it him?” I thought. The post 37 Years, 361 Days appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

"Forced to readjust we climb some more and slide over the ridgeline. Years of failed set ups have taught me that positioning yourself at the same elevation or above the target works best for successful call-ins. On the ridgeline the wind still isn’t great, but it’s better." The post Gunn-ing for Elk appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

"And then it happened! As I was enjoying this beautiful fall morning on the Kaibab, I realized I was looking straight at a big buck, and he was looking straight at me. He was facing me, his body engulfed in a tall thicket of oak brush but his head was exposed as he ate acorns. He was the biggest buck I had ever had in front of me on a hunt." The post Antlers and Acorns appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

At the time, any chance of ever hunting for a grizzly bear was just a pipe dream; but even so, these stories were indelibly etched in our minds. One day, I thought, ‘I want to go on a hunt like this!’ The post DIY Alaska Brown Bear - A River Odyssey appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Put yourself where the animals are and in their travel corridors. Be observant of your surroundings and sign. Know if they have the best eyesight, smell, or hearing. Know when to push it, when to slow down, when to back out, and when to close the distance. This comes with experience in most cases. The post Back to the Basics appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

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