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Grandpa’s Gun: Refinishing vs. Restoring

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·March 12, 2014

Sitting in my safe downstairs I have my grandpa’s .30-30, on temporary loan from my dad; a Winchester Model 94(1894) manufactured in 1959. The rifle remains 100% original but not in 100% condition; there is a difference. The rifle shows years of use, honest wear from the field. Over the...

Ways To Preserve The Harvest

Raeanne O’Meara·September 16, 2022

You pulled the trigger – target down! With the relatively easy part behind you, you and some buddies work your...

The Changing Of The Seasons

Michaela Ludwig·September 8, 2024

Arguably one of the best times of year is the two to three-week window where the weather teeters back and...

If you find yourself having to go with plan B in terms of your hunting equipment, make sure you’re familiar with how that new product functions for you. Photo by Sarah Bellows.

Supply Shortages Forcing Hunters To Switch Gears

Matt Siemens·April 26, 2022

This past year has really changed the world as I knew it, and probably how you knew it. One of...

Final Chapter: 450 Ackley Project

Matt Siemens·June 15, 2015

With the rifle finished and spring bear season in full swing, it seemed sensible to bring the rifle into the field and see if I could connect on a bear with it. First I would need to spend some time with it on the range. I was curious to see...

Szechwan Bear

Linda Gabris·March 14, 2014

There are many reasons why black bears hold ground as my number one choice for hunting. For starters, they are super intelligent and craftier than other big game animals so pursuing them is always an exciting challenge. The main reason, though, is that if I don’t set my sights on...