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Hunt Predators, Save Deer

Coyotes use their sense of smell as the primary tool when hunting. Their vision and hearing are also remarkably developed. Bobcats are more sight and sound hunters. What these predators both have in common though are their choice of prey.

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Best Boots for Winter Warmth

Along with your hands, your feet are usually the most susceptible to cold weather. If your feet aren’t warm, you will never be comfortable; no…

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The Long Haul

I made sure Jake was in position and had the moose in his sights as I continued to glass the bull. Some quick back and forth ensued. Can we get him out of that valley? We don’t want to take a chance and lose him down there. Can you make a clean shot through the cover?

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The Redemption Bull

I was crestfallen; we had two nice bulls in front of us so far and nothing to show for it. After a brief pity-party, I buckled down. I had to remind myself that this is my job and my clients are depending on me, no matter the difficulties we face.

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Uncle Tom’s Gun

A few days later at camp, I was chatting with Danny after breakfast. I wanted to know more about his uncle’s gun and the significance behind his choice to use it on his first ever bear hunt. I have always found the stories behind client’s firearms intriguing and Danny’s was one of the most inspiring I’ve ever been told.

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Debunking Bear Hunting Myths

As a professional bear hunting guide, I answer a lot of questions about bear behavior from prospective clients as well as non-hunters who are just…

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Field Dress for Success

Bear meat gets a bad rap. In my experience, this happens because hunters don’t realize how vitally important it is to get a downed bear…

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A Guide’s Truck

Charley scrambled up into the passenger seat of my pickup truck and fastened her seatbelt. We had just finished breakfast and were headed out of…

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The Redemption Bear

There is nothing more disheartening than when a client misses a bear. The time invested in setup, the anticipation and expectations on a bear stand…

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Colonel Jim

The freezing rain and sleet pelted the window next to my desk in the Tucker Ridge clubhouse. It was the morning of March 9, 2022…

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