Spending three days in the basement of the Federal Premium ammunition production facility was special. I tested the new Federal FireStick, a self-contained powder charge in a polymer casing, ready to load into a
Some believe scent-killer products are snake oil. For me, they are a pivotal part of my western big game and whitetail success, and if you develop a scent-free system of your own, they will
Whether you recently purchased a new bow or plan on using last year’s model, summer is here, and fall is approaching fast. Bow season is right around the corner; it’s time to hone your
A do-all pack that promises comfort, support, functionality, and -oh my, can it haul a load. I geek out over packs. Why? Over the years, I’ve used a pile of them on western pursuits,
Good things come to those that wait, but that does not necessarily equate to whitetail hunting. For example, put off tweaking your ambush site, and it could leave you in a pickle when the
Cresting the ridge, I spotted a group of mule deer bucks on the far side of a big coulee. A surge of adrenaline pulsed through my veins. Buck fever had set in! My heart
Baiting bears is a rewarding experience, and if you follow the advice to come, chances are good you’ll end your trip at full draw on a bruin. I will be the first to admit
It all started with one ram. Well, the truth is, it all started with three rams that were peacefully grazing alongside a highway in Alberta, Canada. They were the first live wild sheep I’d
I had been sitting vigil for five days and still hadn’t seen a bear that caught my attention. The peaceful sits are enjoyable, with the chance to watch bears interact. They are intelligent creatures
The deep, rhythmic thumping of the propeller on the floatplane kept perfect time with the rapid heart rate in my chest generated by a remote adventure. The northern reaches of Saskatchewan are a playground
Talking and dreaming about being a better bowhunter is excellent, but it will never happen unless you dedicate yourself to a program and put that program to practice. We’d worked hard. It was day
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