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Modern trolling motors are loaded with features, including the ability to motor along a route you plug into a computer. Trolling motors have come a long way since the days of that old tiller-drive unit hanging off the transom of Grandpa’s leaky john boat. In addition to increased power and efficiency, many are now GPS-enabled, integrating state-of-

Insulated lunch-sized coolers are an inexpensive and ideal for keeping foodstuffs organized and cool (or warm). (Carhartt/) Not every trip afield requires toting a full-size cooler into the woods. Sometimes you just need a few hours of refrigerated storage to keep a sandwich, beverage, or munchies from spoiling. A small “six-pack” cooler is the per

Electronic clay throwers are easy to operate and a lot of fun if you’re shooting with friends. (Champion Traps and Targets/) It’s not always convenient or economical to belong to a private sporting clays club. But electric target throwers allow you to set up a one-man range anywhere there is room to safely practice. They’re a great way to hone your

The author shooting from a tree saddle. (Scott Einsmann/) Early in my bowhunting career, I set up a ladder stand on top of a ridge that had oaks and plenty of deer sign. On opening morning, I watched a deer parade go down a trail that was 20 yards out of range. I sat in that stand several more times and never had a deer come within bow range. If I

The author after a successful whitetail hunt. (Tyler Freel/) One of the most special moments of a hunt to me is the short time after pulling the trigger and before parting out an animal. Sometimes it’s on an evening hunt for bears, a morning of flushing grouse, or maybe it comes after a week of chasing rams around in mountain crags. In every case,

I finally moved myself over enough to see all of his vitals and felt it was the right time for a shot. I waited until his head was completely turned away from me and his ears were out before I drew. I remember feeling extremely in control of that shot and thought process—smooth draw, anchor corner of the mouth, nose on the string, good level, settl

Guest Author: BRIAN PANELLI-ELK-NV-DIY-PL The weather broke from thunderstorms for a small time in the afternoon, and we made our move. We made our way into the wilderness as far away from people as possible. A combination of still–hunting and spot–and–stalk was our plan of attack now, and we planned on not going back to base camp without an elk on

When I returned the next morning, the deer was expired right where I left him bedded the previous night. I went in to retrieve my trophy and was startled by a black bear protecting the carcass. It looked as if he had chased off a coyote that had started eating the carcass. I quickly prepped and quartered my deer, took it home to the cooler and late

When the bull stood up I didn’t have a good shot angle on him and wasn’t able to squeeze the release. He got to the bottom of the little bowl they were in and started up the other side. Then he made a deadly mistake, and stopped to take a look back. When he stopped I guessed the yardage and made the adjustment on my aim. The next thing I knew I had

This fall I was able to put Outdoor Edge’s first fixed-blade replaceable-blade knife through the ringer on big game. For years, we have been using the Outdoor Edge replaceable-blade folding knives. You’ve probably also seen the various knives from Outdoor Edge in this replaceable-blade folding knife family in our subscription offers. Here is a brie

In today’s society, the desire for instant results and success has exponentially increased as we creep further and further into the 21st century. Being a consistent, successful DIY public land hunter is like any other sport. It takes time and repetition to become skilled at and never can be truly mastered.  Click to view slideshow.   Patience Grass

EASTMANS’ FEATURE STORY  Guest Author: NOAH ALBRECHT-ELK-CO-DIY-PL Instantly, my heart began racing as I watched a cow sneak down a trail 30 yards through the trees. I immediately thought to myself, here’s your chance, Noah. I drew my bow and settled what I thought was the 30–yard pin on the elk. To tell you the truth, I’m not quite sure what reall

In the Oct/Nov issue of Eastmans’ Hunting Journal (EHJ) I provided some background and updates on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and how the disease continues to be aggressively monitored and may be spreading across the West.  In a recent article from the Wyoming Game & Fish Department, they confirm that unit 105 in northwest Wyoming has confirmed c

  This was my golden opportunity! Carefully, I drew back my bow and anchored in, preparing for the shot I had worked so hard for all season. It was down to a final arrow, and as I exhaled one last breath, I felt like the world had just completely stopped. I was in the zone, and time seemed to have stopped. Steadily, I started into my shot, and as t

If you join a discussion on the topic of dependable camp guns, you will get as many differing opinions as there are guns available. Everyone has their favorite, and for various reasons, some of which are obvious, others are not. What to Look For in a Camp Gun Camp guns are usually used guns that have already had some miles put on them, but are stil