A good backpack is one of my most important pieces of core hunting gear. In fact, I would rank a backpack as one of the five most important gear pieces for hunting. If I have a good rifle and solid...
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Understanding how often elk need water is important for locating elk. Knowing where water sources are located and how often elk visit them can help you make a plan to intercept them. Water is an...
For the last three seasons, I've hunted elk in northern Idaho during the archery season. Because of work and family commitments, I don't get a chance to scout in the summer, so when the season comes...
In most of the western and northwestern states (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, and Montana) spring black bear hunts begin shortly after bears emerge from their dens following hibernation....
In my teens and early twenties, I used a handheld GPS unit on almost all of my hiking and hunting excursions. Those units saved me from getting lost multiple times. Nowadays, every smartphone and...
With so many GPS apps for outdoor navigation, it can be difficult to decide which one is best for your needs, which features are essential, and which ones you can ignore. Each application has its own...
