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You’ll see some excellent crossover scopes that are suitable for shooting distant targets and close-up deer. You’ll also see a growing trend: the integration of electronics. (Bill Buckley/) Anatomical change, like bankruptcy, happens gradually and then suddenly. Years go by with small tweaks—to a metatarsal bone or a savings account—and then a bad

Seriously Montana? Four bull elk poached and left to rot in the last week, all in one area? Well, I can’t get too upset with you because down here in Wyoming, not far from my home, we just had a bull poached, his head taken and body left to bloat in the 90 degree heat, over the holiday weekend.  One of 4 elk killed over the weekend. But still, the

Michael Jordan said ‘you miss 100% of the shots you never take.’ But when we get close to missing 100% of the shots we take we get frustrated. (Tom Keer/) If I consistently hit 100% of the birds, waterfowl, or clays that I shot at I’d probably take up another sport. Wingshooting would be too easy. Misses keep us coming back, but a long string of th

A camera can have all the features in the world, but you still need to stick to a few basic principles if you want to create good images. (Sony/) Whether you are shooting a modern digital camera or burning black-and-white film through a pinhole in a shoebox, the principles of good photography remain the same. Many of us are so focused on recording

Adding wood to your grill can give meats a unique flavor. (Traeger/) Nothing says outdoor cooking like smoky flavor, and you don’t have to have a full-blown barbecue pit to achieve it. With just a little preparation and the right technique, any gas, wood, or briquette grill can infuse your steaks, chops, ribs, and loins with the hardwood flavor of

Tackle trays make it easy to separate and categorize your fishing tackle and tools. (RUNCL/) Most fishermen don’t limit their angling pursuits to a single species. We like to fish for whatever we can catch, and that usually means a lot of terminal tackle and rigging. The easiest way to keep it all straight is to use individual tackle storage trays

Elk hunter, digital scouting master, and founder of Treeline Pursuits, Mark Livesay. (Mark Livesay/) Mark Livesay is a Missoulian from Missouri who came to Montana to do even more of what he loves most—DIY elk hunting. Last year he hunted every day but two of September (with one 21-day stint in there), and only missed one week of October. “I’ll bre

A well-built overhead storage system can free up space in your garage, shed, or storage closets. (Fleximounts/) Where and how to store equipment is an issue that all sportsmen face at some point or another. Too many toys with not enough room can lead to disheveled mounds of recreational gear and clothing and difficulty finding what you need when yo

If you’re unsure which spice you prefer, you can never go wrong with a sampler selection. (Coghlan’s/) If you aren’t spicing your beef briskets and pork butts with the right ingredients, you aren’t reaching your full pit-master potential. Sure, we all have our private sauce and rub recipes, but there are so many quality commercial products out ther

Most modern air compressors are easy to relocate and ready to tackle any task. (Makita/) Sportsmen are tinkerers. We pride ourselves on always being ready to go by fiddling with gear in the off season, taking on DIY projects, and building what we can’t find in the marketplace or afford to buy. Among all the tools that we can own, a portable air com

A good pair of Merino socks should perform well in any conditions, even when wet. (Darn Tough/) When we think about critical outdoor gear, socks are not typically the first items that come to mind. But the reality is they are your first line of defense against the hazards of the trail, and if you skimp on this essential bit of gear you could pay th

Often disregarded, always underrated, proper sinker choice can greatly increase your catch rate on virtually every species of fish. (Phil Duff Outdoors/Alamy/) That sinker on your fishing line is much more important than you realize. The type sinker you choose, its weight, shape, and manner in which it's rigged and used can make or break a day of f

Camp tables can help you stay organized outdoors. (ALPS Mountaineering/) Most people go afield to get away from the trappings of civilized life, not to drag them with us. So, taking a table into the woods seems about as antithetical to the experience as packing in a four-poster bed. But let’s face it, preparing a meal in the outdoors is easier with

Here’s your chance at an Alaska Guide Creations Binocase! These can compliment binoculars that around 42 mm Objuective lenses.These lightweight case are tough as nails and will hold against any weather you might encounter in the field. Thanks to the large pockets the Kodiak C.U.B. can hold lots of items such as range finders, mouth calls and more! 

An early snowstorm was hitting the high country and my hunting partner and I were socked in as bad as you could imagine. To save weight, our choice for this trip was a tiny three-season, two-man shelter and we were seriously regretting that decision. To add insult to injury, my hunting partner decided to bring a 30-degree sleeping bag with him (to