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I grew up as the youngest of three siblings around the Seattle area, we grew up in suburban neighborhoods and didn’t get to experience much of the wild outdoors in our daily lives. Sad city parks and brief day trips into tame state and national parks were about all I knew until I joined Boy Scouts at 11 years old. The post Western Hunter Featured Artist – Makers Edition - Will Stelter appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

When it comes to custom rifle builders, TS Customs has risen to the top in recent years due to its consistent reputation for building great rifles. It’s easy to build rifles, it’s not easy to make every rifle that leaves your shop a hammer. Travis Stevens, Owner of TS Customs, has developed a process of material selection and building that allows him to manufacture some of the best rifles available today. The post TS Customs Rifles - KS1 300 PRC Review appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Every year, we compile gear reviews for our annual gear issue and try to cover all the latest and greatest gear on the market that we have personally tested in the field. This year, I wanted to task our editorial staff with choosing one piece of gear they will never leave for a hunt without. The post Won’t Leave Home Without It – Gear Review appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Wandering a local gun store’s used gun rack, I noticed the distinct floor plate of a Model 70 Winchester sitting in the rack. I picked up the rifle to see it had been vandalized by it’s owner, carving his initials into the stock and engraving a series of numbers that appeared to be a Social Security number. What an abomination. The post Pre64Win.com Rifle Review - A Pre-64 Winchester Model 70’s journey from used gun rack to full custom build appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

The latest addition to the Swarovski NL Pure line, the 14x52, has caused quite a stir. Since nobody has more experience with quality optics than the folks who work at Outdoorsmans, we asked them for their opinions on these. The post Swarovski NL Pure 14x52 Review appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Results from the Arrow Ballistics Study have been way more anxiously anticipated than I ever imagined. I have received thousands […] The post The Arrow Ballistics Study Results appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

In the realm of strength training, few exercises hold as much importance and reverence as the squat. Whether you’re an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or someone seeking to pack you and your buddy's sheep off the mountain with a smile on your face, mastering the squat should be a cornerstone of your training regimen. The post Maximize Your Squat - Strength and Resilience for Backcountry Athletes appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

The Southwest is just not a great environment for most tipi tents. Between the rocks, insects, and relentless dust, it is incredibly difficult to find the right place to pitch one, and they are noisy in the wind. The post Seek Outside Twilight Hot Tent Bundle - The first hot tipi I will use more than once appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Hunting season is here! Well, if you’re going to the Yukon to hunt sheep, but for the rest of us, […] The post Amazon Prime Day Hunting Gear Deals appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

It’s no mystery, the Garmin Xero chronograph is the most badass piece of tech the hunting industry has seen in recent years. Garmin took a cumbersome tool, the chronograph, and made it easy to use even for a knuckle dragger like me. The post Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chrono - Tested, Accurate, and Simple appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Human beings have been evolving clothing since the beginning of time. We’ve tailored our clothing to our environment and pursuit in order to survive. We feel hot, we feel cold, and we adjust our clothing accordingly to suit our needs. The post Sitka Intercept – Bowhunting Gear that Transcends Clothing appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

We here at Western Hunter always strive to give our readers the information they desire. Recently we have noticed a good portion of our readers want to see more budget-friendly options when it comes to gear. We also noticed that most of our readers prefer the DIY self-guided adventure stories to the fully guided ones. The post The $1500 Deer Hunt Gear List appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

An unintended consequence of aging is the development and refinement of a perspective and if we are lucky, perhaps a tidbit of wisdom. Claiming wisdom doesn’t come easy for me, as I feel like I’m humble enough to allow that compliment to come from others if they see it as a trait they choose to apply. The post The Lost Joy of Reading appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

As I’ve gotten older, the way I prepare for hunts and travel has been much more about the organization aspect than ever before. The amount of gear that I have accrued over the years is a little overwhelming, and organizing that important gear for whatever hunt or adventure I’m going on is something that’s proven to be of immense value to me. The post Eberlestock B4 Atlas Duffel appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

There are numerous things that will keep a hunter from getting good rest in the backcountry, but for me, the idea of an intruding grizzly bear is near the top of the list. That is if I’m not surrounded by an electric fence that puts out over 10,000 volts. This past fall I had the opportunity to do a backpack hunt in an area with a dense population of grizzly bears, so I was thankful for the opportunity to put the Bearwatch Systems fence to the test. The post Bearwatch Systems Electric Fence appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

"Everything from depression and attention deficit disorder to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases are reduced in people who exercise regularly. How does that work? As with many things, the answer lies in looking back to what our ancestors have known for millions of years: there really isn’t any distinction between mind/brain and body..." The post Exercise and Mental Health appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

When it comes to image-stabilized optics, SIG Sauer has set the bar high with their new OSCAR6 HDX Pro. Having […] The post OSCAR6 HDX Pro - A spotting scope that delivers an experience, not just a closer look. appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Camp Chef’s Alpine Heavy Duty Cylinder System has proven to be absolutely dummy-proof. Out of the box, it comes with everything you need to get a hot fire going, except the firewood - that’s on you. The post Camp Chef Alpine Heavy Duty Cylinder System appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

The Kodiak Canvas Truck Tent is a great option for the weekend warrior when you only have a few days to scout/hunt. The post Kodiak Canvas Truck Tent appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Elk hunting involves bringing home copious amounts of meat to be processed, and that meat needs to get from point A, the field, to point B, the freezer, all while remaining cold. The Bakcou Insulated Game Bag is an oversized soft cooler with a 60” zipper across the top. The post Bakcou Insulated Game Bag appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

This little piece of gear is going to be your new favorite upgrade. The days of laying expensive binoculars, spotting scopes, or cameras on the ground are long gone The post Outdoorsmans Tripod Holster appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

This may be the last outdoor table you’ll ever have to buy. At first, the price may appear steep but the level of quality on this table is instantly apparent when you see and handle one in person. The post Pecos Outdoor Table appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

I’ve been using the Zenbivy sleep system for six years now, but my wife hasn’t been as enthusiastic. When we’re […] The post Zenbivy ZipBed Trek appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

True to form, Kifaru has once again masterfully engineered a pack system tailored specifically for the end user with the Citadel. Taking a lateral step outside the lane of backcountry hunting, the Kifaru Citadel is purpose built for precision rifle matches like PRS and NRL Hunter. The post Built for the Stage: The Kifaru Citadel appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Rucking has surged in popularity in recent years, with brands like Goruck and Outdoorsmans gaining mainstream recognition. Yet the concept […] The post Rucking: Why You Need It appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article