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Looking for the Gifts that Wow?

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·December 18, 2013

Keeping the stories real for $299.99 We all know how frustrating it is to catch the fish of lifetime and have no proof. Resorting to tall-tale-telling in place of picture showing has become so tall in fact that we have even had to alter our understanding of the meaning of the...

Keep Warm & Stay Hidden

Lowell Strauss·January 23, 2021

Enduring cold days afield requires dressing right. For me, outdoor winter comfort starts with a layering system, one that’ll let...

Canadian Custom Precision

Lowell Strauss·December 4, 2025

I climbed higher. With my tack-driving, carbon fibre, custom mountain rifle in hand, I felt unstoppable. At the treeline, I...

Saskatchewan Black Bear Hunt – onX Hunt In Action

Anthea Williams·September 15, 2025

When you picture a spring black bear hunt in northern Saskatchewan, you might think of endless stretches of dense timber,...

The Right Shotgun

Mark Hoffman·October 15, 2021

The prairies of my youth were a bird-hunting nirvana. I had all but unlimited access to some of the finest...

On the range, the Winchester Model 1885 .17 WSM was a blast to shoot right out to 300 yards.

The Other Rimfires: Big Punch With Little Kick

Mark Hoffman·February 13, 2020

Much has been written about one of my favorite cartridges, the .22 rimfire, and I include myself in that parade...

Max Range & Twilight Equalizers

Mark Hoffman·July 13, 2022

Historically, we are constantly expanding our horizons, and that certainly applies to cartridge development. The latest from Winchester is the...

Zeiss 30mm CONQUEST Duralyt Riflescope

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 12, 2013

The new 30mm CONQUEST Duralyt Riflescope line is available in 1.2-5x36, 2-8x42 and 3-12x50 models. All have illuminated reticle # 60 or non-illuminated reticle # 6 and both are non-magnifying reticles in the second image plane. The distinctive design and durability of these 30mm scopes make them ideal for rugged hunting...