You should know this up-front — Coues deer are definitely not for the faint of heart. They’re tiny in size but pose huge challenges for any hunter. I’ve spent many years chasing these elusive ‘Grey Ghosts’ through Arizona’s stark and scrubby desert brush. Coues deer are […]
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How to Easily Build Mutual Respect with Non-Hunters
What goes through your head when a non-hunter unexpectedly asks you about hunting? If it’s someone you know well, it’s no big deal. But if it’s someone at work you don’t know personally, you may be wary. And if that non-hunter is a stranger, you might […]
Elk Sounds: Decoding Bugles, Barks, Chuckles & More
You’re standing at the edge of a mountain clearing, bow or rifle in hand. Suddenly, you hear a loud and eerie bugle sound echoing through the trees. It’s so haunting and powerful that it sends shivers down your spine. When you hear that unforgettable sound, it […]
Are Deer Nocturnal? (Habits, Weather & Pressure Hold the Key)
What’s going on here? The ghostly green image from your trail camera clearly shows deer taking a stroll at 11:18 PM… but shouldn’t they have bedded down hours ago? After all, the conventional wisdom is that deer are “crepuscular,” meaning they’re primarily active at dusk or […]
Bow Hunting Elk: 23 Tips from a DIY OTC Archery Hunter
So you want to hit the backcountry and go bow hunting for elk? Are you just getting into the sport but don’t know where to start? Do you have a couple of seasons under your belt and are eager to keep growing? Or are you an […]
Draw Weight for Elk 2023 Guide [State Minimums + Best Gear]
You’re looking for the best draw weight for elk and have probably spent a lot of time online trying to get a straight answer from forums and hunting sites. This search can be a confusing and frustrating process. To simplify things a bit, I put together […]
Shed Hunting Colorado 2023 Season: Rules, Tips, Gear, Selling
What are you even doing with yourself? You’re somehow entering the 13th month of winter. Football is over, most hunting seasons have passed, and it’s far too cold to go camping and fishing. Well, cheer up chum. It’s time to strap on the boots and get […]
Colorado Mule Deer Hunting: Tips, Gear, Locations & Regulations
Some of the earliest scribbles humans marked on cave walls stemmed from their hunting exploits. Cave walls became places where early humans drew spears, antlers, and harvests. Thousands of years later — not much has changed. Instead of cave drawings, we have Facebook photos. But, one […]