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Special Raffle Coues Hunt in Arizona

A Once-In-A-Lifetime Quest for a Special Raffle Coues Tag Winner I’ll spare you the “It all started when…” story regarding my Special Raffle Coues Whitetail tag. Suffice it to say, I was overtaken with surprise when the caller ID on my phone read “AZGFD” as I watched the Arizona Super Raffle’s live feed on the same phone. In the chaos of answering the phone while trying to … [Read more...] about Special Raffle Coues Hunt in Arizona

Big Country Bowhunting

Prepare for big country and backcountry bowhunts with these seven tips. This article originally appeared on Bowhunting360.com. By Cassie Gasaway Whether you want to bowhunt big country for deer, elk, bears, moose, or caribou, one thing’s for sure: You must learn the land if you hope to succeed. Patrick Durkin, a freelance magazine writer, and syndicated newspaper … [Read more...] about Big Country Bowhunting

Archery Elk Hunting is Energizing for Hardcore Hunters

Archery Elk Hunting Is Much More Than Chasing Bugles In September You would be hard-pressed to find a more passionate hunter group than those who prefer archery elk hunting. Collectively, they continually scour maps, evaluate gear, and practice calling techniques to others’ dismay. The list goes continues … To most, archery elk hunting is defined by the echoes of bugling … [Read more...] about Archery Elk Hunting is Energizing for Hardcore Hunters

A Remarkable Mule Deer Hunt Begins by Scouting

If a mule deer hunting in the high country for trophy bucks is on your bucket list, get a tag, and start scouting. During the summer -- scouting season -- mule deer bucks in the high country are found close to where they will spend their fall. Many bucks may be within a half-mile or often within a few hundred yards of where they will reside when the fall mule deer hunting … [Read more...] about A Remarkable Mule Deer Hunt Begins by Scouting

Arizona Elk Hunting Is a Fantastic Choice for Gigantic Bulls

Arizona elk hunting is arguably the best there is. The state was once the home of the Merriam's elk, a smaller-bodied ungulate with massive antlers. Cattle grazing and overhunting the sub-species led to its demise in the early part of the 20th century. Arizona's current elk population is courtesy of Yellowstone National Park. From 1912 to 1967, almost 14,000 elk were … [Read more...] about Arizona Elk Hunting Is a Fantastic Choice for Gigantic Bulls

Hunting With a Muzzleloader

Hunting With a Muzzleloader Today’s muzzleloaders are far more capable than those of past decades. It’s not just the guns. Advances in bullets, powders, optics, and accessories, the rangefinder, for example, and others have pushed the limits of hunting with a muzzleloader to new limits. Still, add a little water, moisture, or spike in humidity, and you’ll see muzzle-loading … [Read more...] about Hunting With a Muzzleloader

California Deer Hunting, Go on an Authentic Golden State Adventure

I grew up in the Golden State, and during that time -- the 1950s through the 1970s -- deer hunting in California was decent. However, it never approached the Fantasy Land hunting found in states like Colorado and Utah. Today, the truth is that California deer hunting is a tale of two worlds -- public vs. private land. Statistically Speaking As they say, the numbers … [Read more...] about California Deer Hunting, Go on an Authentic Golden State Adventure

How to Fit a Backpack

Make sure your next hunt is spent in comfort with a properly fitting backpack. To help you pick out your next hunting backpack, here are three tips to answer the question, "How to fit a backpack?" and find a perfect fit for your next hunting adventure. Torso Proper pack fitment begins with finding the correct torso length. You will likely need an assistant for this … [Read more...] about How to Fit a Backpack