Videos, Photos, Gear, and News for Hunters of Antlered and Horned Game
Bighorn sheep in Montana are the target in a new video from YETI.
From YETI:
“In this episode, Eduardo Garcia joins Ben Masters on a bighorn sheep hunt in Big Sky Country – recognized as the hardest hunt in the lower 48 states. The vast, treacherous terrain offers the ideal setting for a meal rich with the joy of working for it – an ingredient in no shortage at 9,700 feet.”
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YETI has launched a new video series that focuses on the hunting, fishing, and eating. In one of their first videos, renowned hunters (and two pro surfers) take on Axis deer in Hawaii.
From YETI:
“In Hawaii, Eduardo Garcia is joined by his landscape “interpreters” and pros each in their own right, Shane Dorian and Mark Healey. Here they show Eduardo Garcia how to traverse the terrain in pursuit of Axis deer, then head to the water to override the body’s over-protective instinct to breathe while spear fishing. What results is one very hard-earned meal.”
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From The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation:
MISSOULA, Mont.—A 120-acre tract of wildlife and riparian habitat in western Montana, under threat of development, is now permanently protected and open to public access thanks to timely collaborative work by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners.
“This project is a big win for a multitude of reasons,” said Kyle Weaver, RMEF president and CEO. “It’s a win for elk and other wildlife. It’s a win for multiple-use and it’s a win for everyone seeking better access to our public lands.”
The property is located immediately to the north of the Bass Creek Recreation Area (BRCA) between Missoula and Hamilton. It lies at the base of the Bitterroot Mountains, borders Sweeney Creek and is approximately two miles east of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. It is also surrounded on three sides by the Bitterroot National Forest while a five-acre subdivision lies immediately to the east.
“This project maintains habitat values and prevents fragmentation of vital habitat for elk and other wildlife,” said Larry Irwin, RMEF board member who lives nearby in the Bitterroot Valley. “It also enhances recreation activity in the popular Bass Creek area and prevents the conversion of a non-motorized trail into a permanent vehicle route.”
A bank previously foreclosed on the land with the intent of selling it on the private market. If that happened, the Bitterroot National Forest could have been obligated to grant permanent access via the establishment of a motorized road through the property. Instead, RMEF and its partners worked together to purchase the land and convey it to the Bitterroot National Forest, thereby placing it in the public’s hands.
“This is a tremendous accomplishment for the Forest Service, our partners, and most of all, public land users,” said Tami Sabol, Stevensville District ranger. “The close proximity of the Bass Creek Recreation Area to Missoula and the Bitterroot Valley make it one of the most popular areas on the Bitterroot National Forest, providing a quality ‘backyard community’ recreation experience.” Sabol also emphasized “this purchase consolidates existing federal ownership and provides connectivity across the Bass Creek, Larry Creek, and Sweeney Creek watersheds, which is a fantastic benefit for wildlife.”
The property is important winter range for elk and mule deer and is also home to whitetail deer, turkey and other bird and mammal life.
The BCRA is used by approximately 60,000 people each year for hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, mountain biking and other recreational pursuits. The acquisition provides improved access to adjacent public land and to Sweeney Creek.
“Farmers State Bank is so excited to partner with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the Forest Service to provide a new outdoor recreational area in the Bitterroot Valley. Working with the RMEF and Forest Service to bring this project to fruition is a great example of community involvement and is one of the many reasons Farmers State Bank is proud to call Western Montana home,” said Kay Clevidence, Farmers State Bank president.
Funding for the project came from the Land and Water Conservation Fund Priority Recreational Access program, Montana Fish and Wildlife Conservation Trust, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s Torstenson Family Endowment, National Wild Turkey Federation, Mule Deer Foundation, Bitterroot Backcountry Horsemen and Farmers State Bank.
About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation:
Founded over 30 years ago, fueled by hunters and a membership of more than 227,000 strong, RMEF has conserved more than 7.3 million acres for elk and other wildlife. RMEF also works to open and improve public access, fund and advocate for science-based resource management, and ensure the future of America’s hunting heritage. Discover why “Hunting Is Conservation™” at www.rmef.org, elknetwork.com or 800-CALL ELK.
A first mule deer in New Mexico!
From The Mountain Project:
“After not seeing a deer the evening after Kevin’s giant mule deer, Kevin finds two good bucks the next morning. But in a thick burn, the bucks keep moving, with Chase having to relocate several times before being able to make a shot. Season 4 is back in New Mexico where the Chase and Kevin show continues on a public land mule deer hunt.”
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Do-it-yourself backcountry bowhunting for mule deer in Wyoming!
From Eastmans’:
“Take to Wyoming’s public land with bowhunter Dan Pickar on a DIY backcountry mule deer hunt on this episode of Beyond the Grid. Pickar is bowhunting a new area in hopes of turning up a high country velvet buck. After two hard winters, Pickar is pleasantly surprised by the velvet deer, a mountain monarch, that he glasses up. Hunting the high country has it’s challenges, physical and otherwise, but Pickar overcomes and finishes with an heart-pounding archery mule deer harvest.”
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Bowhunting bighorn sheep in Arizona!
From John Stallone:
“My once in a lifetime Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep hunt. Its hard to describe the feeling of having a once in a lifetime sheep tag but its not like I expected it to be…. Filmed By Jake Domres & Levi Paul. Edited By Trevon Stolzfus Narrated and Produced By John Stallone Special Thanks to Chad and Buddy Roberts for helping me glass for sheep”
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New Mexico muleys are the target of a hunt with The Mountain Project.
From The Mountain Project:
“The late night and long drive pay off, and Kevin connects on a dandy mule deer opening morning. Season 4 is back in New Mexico where the Chase and Kevin show continues on a public land mule deer hunt.”
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A tough shot on a mule deer in the wind in a new video from the Bowmars. They’re killing it! (Literally.)
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A new video from Stuck N The Rut features an impressive shot on an elk in Wyoming.
From Stuck N The Rut:
“After hunting Idaho, now it is time to go after elk in Wyoming. Tom drew this tag through WTA TAGS. Every new area we hunt has new obstacles. On this hunt, there is general resident deer tags and a previous cow elk season that either pushed most of the herds in the private land or the timber. Blaze orange on every ridge makes this hunt not as desirable as we hoped, but after spending a couple days, we were seeing most of the activity in the timber. There is a technique we like to call “timber pounding.” Sneaking in timber, and making quick shots as elk run off, that is how we have grown up hunting, but very difficult catching a timber pound hunt on video because everything happens so fast. Thankfully, gopro and Travis’s Handi Cam captured the entire hunt on film. This was an incredible shot captured on film. Thank you for watching, and don’t forget to subscribe!!! Wyoming elk hunting!”
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Eastmans’ heads to Wyoming in search of a mature mule deer.
From Eastmans’:
“Ike Eastman hunts the aspen and sagebrush country of western Wyoming for a trophy mule deer. Hunting deer in deep sagebrush is extra challenging. Eastman must be patient to find the right buck in the right scenario for an ethical shot.”
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From Ruger: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) and CRKT® are pleased to introduce Ruger® knives to the commercial sporting market. This complete knife line was designed exclusively for Ruger by CRKT master knife-smiths and is being built by CRKT, an industry leader in knives and tools. “Ruger is focused on bringing affordable, rugged […]
The Bear Creek Bull – Episode 4 from Montana Wild on Vimeo. Throwback to a great Montana bowhunting video from Montana Wild. From Montana Wild: “Come along as Zack arrows his first bull elk during the 2011 Montana archery season. This was our first year filming, second year bowhunting, and second year hunting elk so […]
BONE COLLECTOR AND SCENTLOK TO LAUNCH SHOWCASE FOOTAGE ScentLok® announced today that it will sneak-preview footage from an upcoming Michael Waddell’s Bone Collector® television show depicting the unmatched power of it’s Carbon Alloy™ technology. The two-minute piece is hosted by Nick Mundt as he stalks within feet of a mature mule deer and will be […]
It’s a dream of many hunters to take on desert sheep in Utah. And in a great video from Tines Up, hunters take on this coveted big game. From Tines Up: “The intro to a great desert sheep hunt that took place on The Utah, Escalante unit. 23 DEEP ON THE ESCALANTE!” To check out […]
From The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: MISSOULA, Mont.—The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) is launching an in-depth, extensive social media campaign at the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) that highlights how Hunting Is Conservation. “Hunters play the primary role in contributing to North America’s wildlife, habitat and resource conservation,” said Steve […]
From Badlands: OVERWHELMING SUCCESS OF BADLANDS APPROACH CAMOUFLAGE LEADS TO CREATION AND RELEASE OF NEW BADLANDS APPROACH FX PATTERN West Jordan, UT – Never known to “take it easy,” Badlands is ready to release the second pattern in the Badlands Approach camouflage series, dubbed Approach FX, along with an entire new apparel line for 2018. […]
