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Endeavor Spotting Scope

Christine Ly·June 12, 2013

Vanguard’s Endeavor Series spotting scopes provide a clear advantage in low light conditions with high-resolution. The crisp images are due to the fully multi-coated lenses and a BaK4 prism. To withstand the elements it is 100-percent waterproof and fogproof. The Endeavor, while noticeably lightweight, is made of magnesium making it...

Holly recently took her first black-tailed deer.

Finding Your Own Way

Timothy Fowler·May 11, 2022

Shortly after Holly Moroz killed her first bear on Vancouver Island in the spring of 2020, she enjoyed homemade bear...

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...

3D shoots are great fun for the whole family, and an excellent way to keep your archery skills sharp for hunting season. Illustration by Keith Milne.

Preparing For 3D Season

Ken Garwasiuk·April 24, 2020

With the arrival of spring, one’s archery thoughts turn to planning for the 3D season. We often see new archers,...

Finding the Perfect Fit

Brad Fenson·March 10, 2014

The wind was howling out of the west and I settled my rifle onto a sturdy set of shooting sticks. I observed silently as my hunting partner rolled big rocks into the trees below, trying to unnerve the big mule buck we had spotted on the same ridge just half...

All About The Versatile Cattail

Michaela Ludwig·June 24, 2019

In a survival situation, the cattail is your new friend. Yes, you read that right. The humble cattail, which grows...

Washing the blood out of a cape or hide, particularly a white one, in cold water with a bio-safe soap will ensure its original lustre and shine. Photo by Nick Trehearne.

Trophies – Memories For A Lifetime

Mark Hoffman·May 11, 2022

As a hunter, have you ever pondered the philosophical question, “Am I a meat hunter or a trophy hunter?” I...

Male Adult Pronghorn chasing another in Cody Wyoming.

Hunting Prairie Speedsters

Mark Hoffman·September 29, 2022

I was asked the other day what my favourite animal is to hunt. After some thought, I replied, “In North...

The Essential Gun Cabinet

Mark Hoffman·March 12, 2014

Every year when I pick up a new copy of the provincial Hunting Regulations Synopsis and leaf through it I experience a renewed sense of amazement at just how fortunate BC hunters are. All you have to do is head for your region’s pages and peruse the list of season...