The forest is a quiet place. Within this tree-shaded realm the only sounds heard are gentle birdsong and the rattle of the wind as it moves through branches. It is a place of peace and calm, yet life and death here is constantly held in a delicate balance between predator and prey. The hunter moves
Everyone loves a good comeback story. The classic tale of the little guy fighting his way back against impossible odds to win the day. There are hundreds of blockbuster movies out there with that very premise. Right now, in the American West, there is a comeback story going on that would make a doozy of
The Mojave Desert is one of those extraordinary places that exemplifies the persistence of life. Often viewed as among the most barren, desolate places in the world—where nothing exists but sand and cacti—deserts like this are actually teeming with life. Blooms of wildflowers extend to the horizon. Herds of deer and sheep follow the waters
Here are a few life-saving and -improving components that should be considered for every hunter’s first-aid kit. It’s not something we like to think about, but hunting—and just being in the outdoors—does come with certain risk and discomfort. Although we do our best to avoid injury, it’s better to be prepared for as many eventualities
If you gave your average hunter a pencil and asked them to draw their perfect trophy buck, nine times out of 10 they’re going to draw a mule deer buck. Embodying all the rugged mysticism and unrestricted spirit of the American West, mule deer just have a way of standing out in the deer world.
Modern sporting rifles aren’t just for three-gun competitions or long-range shooting, they’re fast becoming a preferred platform for hunters, too. As one of the most popular rifle platforms in American history, it was only a matter of time before the modern sporting rifle—a catchall term encompassing AR-pattern semi-automatic rifles—transcended the tactical and competitive shooting worlds
