I had packed my bear barrel, gear, bait, and tools miles in all uphill, in hopes of making an offer the local bear populace couldn’t refuse. Due to the lack of roads and trails, it all had to be packed in on back the hard way -- 5,000 ft. upwards to 10,000 ft. above sea level in unseasonably warm weather. The heat from the sun was punishing and the lack of a breeze made it … [Read more...] about Spring Bears, Be Aware
Last Minute Muley
Last Minute Muley by Thomas Grill Due to work obligations, I was allotted very little down time this past hunting season. It was already the middle of Wyoming’s deer rifle season, and I was chomping at the bit to get a chance to go hunting. With a few open days in my schedule, near the end of the season, I packed my truck and headed into the mountains. It was roughly a … [Read more...] about Last Minute Muley
Deer Sense Breakdown
Deer Sense Breakdown by Thomas Grill It may be obvious that deer have very keen senses. But, let’s break this down anyway. The more you know, the greater your success will be in the field. The three primary senses that a whitetail deer will use in order to avoid becoming a slab of steak on your grill are: smell, vision, and hearing. By understanding the strengths of a … [Read more...] about Deer Sense Breakdown
Ramcat Broadheads – Review
Ramcat Broadheads by Thomas Grill In 2013, I dealt with the nightmare that no hunter ever wants to experience. I was unable to recover my animal. I placed what appeared to be a perfect double lung shot on a doe at about 30 yards. I wasn’t being picky, she gave me the perfect opportunity to put some meat into the freezer. The only thing that concerned me was how the arrow … [Read more...] about Ramcat Broadheads – Review
Next Deer Season Begins Now
Next Deer Season Begins Now! by Thomas Grill It is never too early to start preparing for next season. For the most part, big game hunting season in the West is over. In a couple of months you may be one of the fortunate who will get a chance to sneak out for spring bear or turkey. If this is not the case, then it may be time to sit back and watch hunting show reruns until … [Read more...] about Next Deer Season Begins Now