Editorial: Look at that hair!
March 21, 2008
Editorial
Look at that hair!
By David King
I pulled another photo from the archives. Wow, check out the plug for Ritz Crackers! This particular photograph takes me back to 1972 and shows me as a baby with my mom camping. It seems that no matter what we did growing up, my mom was always [...]
Sound Off: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
March 21, 2008
Sound Off
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
It’s all About the Shooting
First off, I would like to tell you that you have a great magazine. Now, I would like to comment on the article, “Is There Life Beyond the .30-06?” I know that the author shoots what is best for him or what [...]
Fresh Sign: News, Facts, and Fun
March 21, 2008
Emergency Feeding Implemented
There are many states that have decided to coordinate efforts to feed starving deer throughout the west due to extreme winter conditions. Efforts have been underway in northern Utah, Idaho and Colorado. Authorities are hesitant to launch a winter feeding program as there are consquences to doing so, but in extreme [...]
Ask Mr. Mule Deer
March 21, 2008
Ask Mr. Mule Deer
All You Ever Wanted to Know
Q. I’ve been scouting some mule deer since last year, but it appears like they are going to be tough to get a good shot at as they are inhabiting thick cedars. How should I hunt them?
Jake Alan – Pocatello, ID
A. Low cedar forests surrounding [...]
Dueling Duo: Choose your Weapon
March 21, 2008
The Dueling Duo
Con
By Ron Spomer
We’ve been so busy battling the anti-gun and anti-hunting forces that we might have missed a big one right under our noses – state fish and game agencies that establish our hunting seasons.
Huh?
I’ll admit this may be a reach, but maybe not. The way many hunting seasons are set up is [...]
Mule Deer: A Dream Come True Buck
March 21, 2008
Mule Deer
A Dream Come True
One never knows what the outcome might be for any hunt you go on. You never know if it will be a great experience, a so-so hunt, or a total nightmare. Either way, they can all be a great learning experience. I’m sure all of you have had [...]
Elk: Elk Hunting Together
March 21, 2008
Elk Hunting Together
Rockie Jacobsen
Elk
My wife and I have had some great hunting adventures together since I met her 35 years ago. Rena grew up in a hunting family, as did I. She has been fortunate to have been involved in several successful hunts, as well as some not so successful hunts. One [...]
Shooting: Back to Basics
March 21, 2008
Shooting
Back to Basics
By Bry Buttars
As you may have heard me mention in previous articles, I am a member of the Air National Guard and, as such, have had the opportunity to play with their guns. Most recently, I have had the opportunity to participate in the National Guard Marksmanship program. This program is [...]
Predator: A Marriage of Firsts
March 21, 2008
Predators
A Marriage of First
By Angela Miller
It wasn’t long ago that the door to hunting was closed to me. My journey into becoming an outdoorswoman was a long and often fruitless venture. I had grown up dreaming of enjoying the outdoors and had actually ventured forth from time to time, but I didn’t have [...]
South of the Border: Perseverance
March 21, 2008
South of the Border
Perseverance
By Arnold Sandoval
Trophy mule deer hunting can be a tough business, even in Old Mexico. Granted, we do have great genetics, older age class deer and vast tracts of land to help supplement low densities in the desert. Even so, most first time desert hunters have unrealistic expectations. The [...]
