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Hunting the Mountain Grizzly

In the author’s opinion, a grizzly is the most magnificent big game animal in North America.
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Killer Coyote Calling Strategies

While there’s no one size fits all formula for calling coyotes, there are foundational tenets that are bedrocks for success.
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Point Creep

Thanks to “point creep,” there’s no guarantee you’ll ever draw a coveted tag in a high-demand unit, no matter how many decades that you accumulate points.
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Is the Concept of Fair Chase Changing?

With technological advances and the ever-increasing difficulty of drawing tags in many Western states, is fair chase still fair?
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Bowhunting As Long As I Can

Recovering now from shoulder replacement surgery, the author’s future bowhunting seasons will take on a much different look.
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Killer Coyote Calling Sequences

Different times of year require more than just a dying rabbit squeal to create all-season success.
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Why I Made the Switch From 12 to 20 Gauge Shotgun for Turkey Hunting

Modern TSS shotshells have changed the game, making smaller gauge shotguns more lethal than 12’s using lead pellets.
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Trail Cams vs. Fair Chase

Is using a trail cam fair chase? In the author’s opinion, it depends . . .
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Hunting Suburban Predators

Suburban sprawl got you down? Here are some science-based tips on how coyotes live in urban environments — and how to best hunt them there.
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Top 10 Coyote Hunting Tips

In all things, it’s the basics that build a foundation for consistent success.
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Devils Tower Whitetails

A large deer population, high success rates, and the region’s Old West history makes this one of the author’s favorite bowhunting road trips.
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Whose Public Land Hunting Spot Is It?

Someone shows you their public land hunting hotspot — should you ever visit it solo?
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Are Social Media Influencers Bad for Hunting?

Overcrowding on public lands and tougher license draws are facts of life for today’s hunter. Is social media partly to blame?
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Will Lower 48 Grizzlies Ever Be Hunted?

Protection under the Endangered Species Act continues, despite evidence that the grizzly population far exceeds stated recovery goals.
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Bowhunting the All-American Pronghorn

Bowhunting the distinctly American pronghorn can be a real challenge — unless you play it smart.
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10 Tips for Calling Black Bears

Calling coyotes is great fun, but calling black bears into your lap takes the game to another level.
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Misguided Crossbow Marketing?

In the author’s opinion, some crossbow companies are shooting themselves in the foot.
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The Truth About DIY Public Land Western Bowhunting

Here’s what influencers and podcasters aren’t telling you.
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Top 10 Coyote Hunting Tips

In all things, it’s the basics that build a foundation for consistent success.
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Hunts From Hell

While all bowhunting trips are adventurous, not all are pleasant. And some are downright dangerous.
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Southeastern Coyote Behavior

The Tri-State Coyote Project sheds light into the behavior of Canis latrans in the southeastern region of the United States.
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The Corner-Crossing Debate

Unless you hunt out West, you’re probably not familiar with the corner-crossing debate. But you should be.
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3 Keys to Decoying Deer

The author has a love/hate relationship with deer decoys — but the more he understands where and when to use them, the more he loves them.
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Field Test: Can-Am Defender

The author and his elk guide put a hunting and hauling workhorse, the Can-Am Defender, to the test in the Arizona backcountry.
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Big Game Hunting’s Drone Dilemma

Using drones to scout and hunt game is unethical, but what about their use to locate a big game animal that has been shot?
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Rifle Review: Mossberg Patriot LR Hunter

The author field tests the Mossberg Patriot LR Hunter on a Coues deer hunt in Sonora, Mexico. In his opinion, this new rifle provides long-range precision at meat and potatoes pricing.
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Bowhunting Dangerous Game

Pursuing big game that can kill you is not for everybody — but there’s nothing like it.
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Are Handguns Effective Against Bear Attacks?

While relatively rare, bear attacks occur and every hunter should be prepared for the showdown of their life.
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Western Tag Draw = Ponzi Scheme?

The odds of drawing a coveted western big game tag have never been lower — and sadly it’s only going to get worse.
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Anatomy of a Hog Rifle

When choosing a rifle/ammunition combo for hunting feral hogs, it’s important to first consider the conditions in which it will be deployed.