Eastmans Hunting Journal

One Greasy Hillside to be Standing On: California Bans Fur Trapping and What That Might Mean for the Rest of Us This is a very, very slippery slope indeed. Earlier this month the Wildlife Protection Act of 2019 was signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsome. This law absolutely prohibits fur trapping commercially and recreationally in the...

Todd Helms reviews and tests out Leupold’s SX-4 Pro Guide HD spotting scope in 15-45x65mm. Excellent clarity in low light and harsh sun conditions make this spotting scope versatile. Optimum placement of the focus ring, an oversized eye piece and a unique rotation feature make this scope comfortable to use for long periods of time and in a variety ...

If you’re a sheep hunter you’ve probably heard of Stone Glacier and if you’re into ultralight backpack hunting you’ve also probably heard of them. These are great, simplistic packs that have been around awhile now and they continue to prove themselves in the field. Stone Glacier packs have always been built out of the most lightweight Cordura possi...

As late summer light melts off the West faces, velvet bulls materialize from the shadows for a lazy evening of feeding. Bulls are on easy street, packing on the pounds and inches of antler. Bulls are most visible this time of year, as their tender velvet keeps them out of the thick cover. As the month of August wanes, velvet becomes itchy and bulls...

Public land hunter Scott Reekers shares his experience and favorite features using the mobile mapping app Basemap. Reekers found the app to be loaded with features to improve your hunting experience. From accurate path tracking to customizable pins and markers that can be shared with hunting partners the app gives you the power to e-scout and execu...

Many hunters consider an antelope hunt as an afterthought on their way to or from elk and mule deer hunts. For them, the opportunity and challenge of taking an excellent trophy antelope is lost. Whereas taking multiple trophy mule deer bucks, for example, is a difficult accomplishment, harvesting several DIY B&C antelope bucks is actually an attain...

The Lanner is designed to be large enough for a 10 day cold weather trip, yet compress into a sleek daypack.  A large mesh stuff pocket and two zippered security pockets on the face of the pack make organizing your gear a breeze, and the innovative shroud pocket functions as a lid when the pack has a smaller day load in it.  Sign up for this giveaw...

Two public land bulls eat dirt in this web edition of Eastmans’ Hunting TV. DIY bow hunting isn’t for the faint of heart. Dan Pickar and Jordan Breshears put on the miles to fill their elk tags in Montana. The post Two D-I-Y Archery Elk appeared first on Eastmans' Official Blog | Mule Deer, Antelope, Elk Hunting and Bowhunting Magazine | Eastmans' ...

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 ...

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! ...