As a species, we humans are fascinated by predators. Whether we’re watching “Shark Week” on TV or anxiously waiting for the lions’ feeding time at the zoo, there’s something about predators that intrigues us. A mystique that causes us to stare off into the woods at night, wondering if, somewhere amidst the dark trees, something
In an age where man’s desire to modernize and exploit the natural world has oozed its way across the planet in an unyielding tide of consumption, Alaska has so far remained mostly untouched. The state has somehow held its ground against the pounding waves of development, remaining a beacon of wilderness on the shores of
Although the Bengal tiger is endangered today, back in the mid-1800s, it was considered premier dangerous game on the Indian subcontinent. Measuring up to 10 feet long and weighing as much as 400 pounds, these apex predators could summarily disembowel prey or its human pursuers with its four-inch-long canine teeth or retractable claws. The tiger’s
For hunting guides like me, the outdoor world is our church. The towering spires of the mountains are the stonework of an ancient, timeless cathedral. Every sunrise and sunset cast upon them is as magnificent and moving as light through stained glass. The bird calls and bugling of bull elk among the trees are our
It was during my first week in Montana. I was hiking in Yellowstone with a buddy when I spotted a great cloud of dust in the distance. “What the hell is that?” I asked, staring off at what looked like a pack of bouncing orbs vanishing over the horizon. “Antelope,” my buddy said, handing me
Despite all the confusion surrounding where to aim when shooting at a steep angle, once you know the principles involved, hitting the mark is really quite simple. “Shoot high.” “Aim low.” “It doesn’t matter, just aim for the middle.” If you went to a typical hunting camp and took a poll on where to aim
