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 […]
North of the Border: Three Kings
March 21, 2008
North of the Border
Three Kings
By Annette Leeds
If you have not been to Alaska yet, then I suggest that you change whatever plans you may have and visit Alaska - pronto! I can only describe my own trip to Alaska as breathtaking and more rewarding than any other place that I have been - hunting […]
Mule Deer Watch: Winter’s Rage on Winter Range
March 21, 2008
Mule Deer Watch
Winters Rage on Winter Range
Michael Burrell
It appears that snow-skiers and mule deer hunters will be talking about the winter of 2007-08 for years to come. As I write this, sportsmen and wildlife biologists alike are crossing their fingers that warmer weather is on its way while mule deer struggle to survive amidst […]
Nuge Factor: Girls, Girls, Girls
March 21, 2008
Nuge Factor
Girls, Girls, Girls
Ted Nugent
The wild, savage boar was grunting deep, angry belly rumbles which were punctuated by the occasional spontaneous squeal and slobbering snort. His long snout and razor-sharp tusks rototilled the hard, dark forest terra firma like an industrial beast gone mad. The ridge of stiff hairs stood up on his […]
Tall Pine Trees are Pointing me to Heaven Above
March 21, 2008
Tall Pine Trees Are Pointing Me to Heaven
Julie Kirk
I hear the door to my room open with a quiet creak. My eyes fly open and, before I’m fully awake, I’m sitting up in bed trying to brush my hair out of my eyes so I can see. What the…? I can […]
Sweet Shed Hunting Success
March 21, 2008
Sweet Shed Hunting Success
Cameron Kincade
Shed hunting for my wife Alexis and I has become not only a form of exercise, but a way to spend quality time together. Shed hunting is a passion that only other fellow shed hunters would or could understand. Most people don’t even know that the antlers drop every […]
Cindy Marques Bull Elk
March 21, 2008
Cindy Marquez Bull Elk
Cindy Marques was no stranger to hunting trophy bull elk in her home state of Nevada. Cindy is from a hunting family; her brothers know a thing or two about finding those trophy elk because they are part of Bull Ridge Guide Service. Cindy picked up a muzzleloader approximately 25 […]
Catherine Keene Mule Deer
March 21, 2008
Catherine Keene Mule Deer
The big buck was bedded down about 400 yards away and hunter Catherine Keene was getting direction and comfort about the long shot from her husband Gary. She was confident she could make the shot as she had made a 415-yard shot on a bighorn sheep the previous year. The buck stood […]
