Although most deer are known for their flight response—choosing to run at startling speed to escape predators—moose evolved to fight. These lumbering tanks of the forest became bigger and stronger than the predators that hunted them, able to endure by beating back threats to their lives. Now, though, there is a threat to the mighty
A shotgun is a versatile tool capable of taking all manner of winged game and, when equipped with slugs, even big or dangerous game. Regardless of what you’re hunting, it’s crucial you understand how a shotgun’s choke dictates its application and effectiveness. The choke controls the spread of the pellets or BBs by constricting the
It doesn’t matter what hunt you’re going on, you need to have core strength to carry your load, throw things over your shoulder, drag your game, keep yourself upright, or crawl long distances. A lot of this preparation should come from planks, reverse hyper extensions, farmer carries, Romanian deadlifts—the list goes on. Sure, you can
In this show, editor-in-chief Nate Granzow chats with the founder of the site, Karl Hylle, to discuss the veracity and applicability of the Taylor Knockout Factor, the two men’s most miserable hunting experiences, and the elk behavioral study conducted by Idaho Fish and Game that resulted in the culling of hundreds of wild elk.
All hunters dream of that trophy animal from some exotic destination whose massive proportions represent the pinnacle of the big-game world. A trophy that reflects the hunter’s skill and prowess. This passion leads us to purchase the best equipment and expensive tags, to book hunts in exotic locations, all to pursue the best and biggest
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve become particular about a few things. Among them: the firmness of my pillow, the freshness of my coffee, and the people with whom I hunt. He actually thought he could shoot the mud out of his gun. I stood by, incredulous, as one of the men I was duck hunting
