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Bowhunting New Mexico Elk — A Public Land DIY Adventure

The author and his two brothers head deep into the mountains of New Mexico for a lengthy DIY elk bowhunt, enduring tough terrain, sporadic action and finally an opportunity with the bull of a lifetime.

September 19, 2025

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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?

August 22, 2025

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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?

August 13, 2025

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5 Best GPS Mapping Systems for Your Smartphone

Taking advantage of the numerous features of mapping apps can drastically improve the outcome of your bowhunts.

August 01, 2025

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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.

October 17, 2024

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Leave the Crowds for Public Land Whitetails

Ready to spend more time in places mature bucks feel secure? Here’s how to use water and other difficult access routes to find more-productive whitetail hotspots.

September 06, 2024

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Bowhunting Turkeys: A Colorado Double

Can a pair of certified turkey nuts pull off an opening morning double in the Centennial State?

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Public Land Playbook for Out-of-State Whitetails

Without home-field advantage, you’ll need this public land playbook to make the game-winning call on your away-from-home whitetail hunt.

December 27, 2021

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A Better Water Plan for Pronghorn

Planning a bowhunting trip out West for speed goats? A great idea, so long as you have an effective water plan.

February 04, 2020

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Hunting Apps: Two Proven Winners

You carry your smartphone everywhere you go, so it only makes sense to have hunting apps that can help increase your opportunity and success in the field.

August 19, 2019