Nuge Factor: The State of Hunting in 2007
October 20, 2007
Nuge Factor
by Ted Nugent
The State of Hunting in 2007
the Good, Bad, and Ugly
Just as our President provides a report to the American people in a State of the Union speech each year in January, good ol’ WhackMaster Nuge is here to report on hunting’s good, bad and ugly in 2007 and beyond.
Stewardship:
Hunters are the true […]
Sound Off: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
October 20, 2007
Sound Off
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
Great Mag!
I love Hunting Illustrated. I like to read hunting adventures and see new guns, bows and ammunition. I think there could be a bit more stuff on guns and ammunition. As I will be a new hunter next year, I would also like to see […]
Fresh Sign
October 20, 2007
Fresh Sign
by David King
Predators Overtaking North of the Border
What’s up with all of the attacks?
VANCOUVER – A kayaker from Port Moody was in a life-and-death struggle as a hungry wolf came out of the bushes and attacked him on a remote North Coast beach. With the wolf clinched to the kayaker, they fought and […]
Huntin’ With a Front Stuffer
October 20, 2007
Huntin’ with a Front Suffer
My short-range quest for a monster mule deer
by Steve Alderman
It is January 3rd, 2007. As I make my way through the federal check station, I realize that a dream of mine is finally coming true. Any trophy mule deer hunter knows that Sonora, Mexico is a hot spot for […]
Kansas Muzzleloader Buck
October 20, 2007
Kansas Muzzleloader Buck
by David Krien
Early muzzleloader season in Kansas has never been fruitful for me until this past year. Hunting Kansas in September is very difficult. Temperatures are often in the nineties with twenty mile-per-hour winds. Often, the success of the hunt is measured by the stamina and will power of the hunter. […]
Two for Two: 407 Bull Elk From the San Carlos
October 20, 2007
Two For Two
by Gabriel Jackson
The draw results had just been released when I received a call from Woody, my sub-guide, about the elk lottery on the San Carlos Apache Reservation. Woody was so excited I could barely understand what he was saying. Woody and I had both drawn tags for two of the […]
3 Strikes…and still in the Game
October 20, 2007
3 Strikes…and Still in the Game
New State Record Utah Ram
by Greg Bird
Strikes one and two came in October of 2004 when we were hunting the Ute Ouray with Don Graham. We had an amazing 180-plus ram at 72 yards and were feeling like the trophy was in the bag. But, anyone that has […]
Landon Wittwer: Mule Deer Sheds
October 20, 2007
World Record Mule Deer Sheds
A trip to Grandma’s house brings good luck!
by Landon Wittwer
It all started March 31st, a week after my twentieth birthday. One of my best hunting partners, Trevor Davenport, and I set up a trip to go visit my terribly sick grandma. While we were there, Trevor wanted to go […]
Bill Clark Bull Elk
October 20, 2007
Behind the Re-creations
Clark Bull
Sneaking in closer, Bill heard a noise behind him and turned just in time to see the monarch bull coming straight towards him at just 10 yards. Dropping to his knees, Bill pulled back on his recurve bow and let an arrow fly…
Earlier in 2006, Bill Clark received his letter from […]
2007 Gear Guide: Hot New Products for the Hunt
October 20, 2007
2007 Gear Guide
NAP Quicktune Flipper Rest
New Archery Products announces a Full Containment Drop Away arrow rest. No string or cables to tie in. Simple five minute set-up and automatic sizing feature will fit any arrow size. No-rebound feature assures absolutely no bounce back. Magnetic Easy Load feature holds the rest upright for quick loading. Silent […]
