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If you hunt states that allow baiting, but you can’t or don’t want to hunt over a feed pile, you’re not at a disadvantage. (Tony J. Peterson/) As someone who dedicates a good chunk of every fall to public-land whitetails in multiple states, I’ve come to two realizations about baiting. The first is that I love hunting in states that allow baiting on

Guy Eastman goes mule deer hunting in Colorado. The state is known for growing big bucks and there’s no shortage of impressive deer in this episode of Eastmans’ Hunting TV. In the end, Guy has to harness his inner canine to close the deal on a unique, heavy mule deer buck. The post Hunt for a COLORADO GIANT! Mule Deer Hunting with Guy Eastman appea

GUEST AUTHOR: Matt Suuck Much like with riflescopes, today’s western hunter is confronted with an endless sea of choices when it comes to reticles. Aside from the varying, confusing and often redundant design options, hunters must also choose whether they want a scope with a reticle in the first or second focal-plane. Aside from personal preference

Usually, Kyle Koshiol can’t stop thinking about deer hunting. Once the season closes and winter sets in, the 23-year-old will research new ground and work to secure permission. On the properties where he already has access, he’ll scout for fresh sign and new places to hang stands. He runs trail cameras, too, always kicking off the new year by check

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Gimmicks don't kill deer; wisdom does. (Mishler, N. & M.J. / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service /) What’s the most important piece of deer hunting advice you’ve ever received? I’m guessing it didn’t have anything to do with pre-rut tactics, analyzing moon phases, or developing cellular trail camera strategies. It was probably a lot simpler. Maybe somet

Elk hunting the rut is as exciting as it gets! Bulls get crazy during the breeding season. There’s no shortage of bugles on this Colorado elk hunt. Ike Eastman is helping Karen Seamn of Sportsman’s Warehouse, hunt for her first bull elk. Join the elk rut action in this web episode of Eastmans’ Hunting TV. The post Rut CRAZY bulls! Elk Hunting Color

A custom Marlin 1895 lever gun. (Ron Spomer/) If your passion is hunting, guns, and ammo, (and you’re an adult who’s making a decent wage) there’s no reason to settle for a so-so rifle topped with an equivalent scope. Sure, an entry-level rifle made sense when you were young and broke, but now you have a little extra scratch to put towards a better

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Stocking up on food and supplies is an ancient tradition in fall. Bears feed heavily to build up body fat before hibernation and the squirrel buries nuts for the long dark days ahead. But stocking up for winter is a tradition in the human kingdom just as it is in the animal kingdom. And this year it’s not just the coming winter that has people stoc

If you’re going to head west, you might as well hunt a target-rich environment. (Matt Hardinge/) I’ve traveled and hunted birds extensively across the West. It’s given me the opportunity to see some incredible places. But, the commitment that comes with an upland road trip is no small feat. Tons of planning and preparation go into it. You’ll need s

Beka Garris, with a gar shot from the bank. (Courtesy Beka Garris/) To the uninitiated, bowfishing may seem like the latest gear-intensive fad. Its popularity has surged in recent years thanks to TV shows, social media, and the rise of its most popular target: carp. But at its core, bowfishing is a minimalist pursuit that’s been around for millenni

A gimme turns into a whiff on a late-season rooster. (Dean Pearson/) Ducks become call-shy and pheasants grow wary as fall inches toward winter. These are the doldrums of bird season, when there are fewer shots to be made on educated greenheads and roosters. You aren’t killing as many birds, and shotgun accuracy begins to suffer. You shot clays and

Don't fall victim to these common errors this deer season. (Bill Buckley/) Tales of the one that got away are a staple of deer-camp lore. We like to think that in those instances that the heavy-horned buck outwitted us, but I know from experience that most of the time the blame can be laid at the feet of the hunter him- or herself. Pretty much ever

A view of the Tongass National Forest. (Courtesy of Bjorn Dihle /) I was four or five when I first encountered a brown bear in the Tongass National Forest. I still remember it clearly: a mostly-eaten young bear lying dead in a small stream, surrounded by hundreds of spawning pink salmon, beneath a wall of giant trees and salmonberry bushes. Even th