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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...

A Franchi First

Mark Hoffman·September 29, 2020

With a century-and-a-half of manufacturing firearms behind them, Franchi, an Italian company, unveiled their first centrefire hunting rifle – the...

Bear Attack: Reaction Times

Al Voth·March 8, 2015

...I began to wonder what the reaction gap is for a typical rifle toting hunter attacked by a bear. Like a police officer confronted with an offender armed with an edged weapon, at what point is it necessary to shoot, because if suddenly charged, you're too far behind the reaction curve to launch a meaningful defence? Since I had no idea, I determined to find out.

Take Good Care of Your Guns

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·November 29, 2013

"Regardless of the cost, each and every gun warrants proper care and maintenance." "A maintenance center, such as this Gunslick model that includes a gun vice, offers the hunter and shooter a full array of cleaning and maintenance products."CLICK HERE TO VIEW OR PRINT THE FULL VERSION OF THIS PAGE CLICK...

Getting Outdoors

Michaela Ludwig·March 14, 2023

There was something about stepping out of the pickup truck and swinging a lightly loaded pack full of gear onto...

Sitka Gear Duck Oven

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 12, 2013

The Sitka Gear Duck Oven Jacket utilizes the GORE OPTIFADE Concealment Marsh Pattern, which blends completely into a marsh environment. It is totally weatherproof with the wind protection of WINDSTOPPER fabric and the lightweight insulating qualities of Primaloft, offering warmth and protection. Features two hand pockets, chest pocket, thumb loops and available...

The Grizzled Brown Bears of BC

Brian Harris·February 14, 2022

For many of us, the name grizzly bear conjures images of rugged mountain and forested wilderness, but also massive strength...

Deer approaching decoy. Photo by Gord Nuttall.

Decoys & Calls: The art of getting closer

Ken Garwasiuk·November 6, 2020

With bowhunting, we all know part of the allure is getting close. And to help the bowhunter get closer, decoys...

Optics

Matt Siemens·April 22, 2014

You may notice in my writing and accompanying photos a common occurrence in some of the brands that I use and openly endorse. Over the years I have developed a loyalty to products that have treated me well and haven’t let me down. I own several types of rifles, knives...

A Home Where The Bison Roam: Wood & Plains Bison

Brian Harris·November 21, 2019

When is a buffalo not a buffalo? When it is a North American bison – which is not a buffalo,...

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