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...
Every year it’s the same old routine – mule deer, whitetails, maybe even a moose or an elk. But why stop there? British Columbia has some amazing hunting opportunities that can not only fill your freezer, but make for an interesting way to explore our own back yard –...
British Columbia is home to some of the most diverse and abundant wildlife populations in North America. From moose and...
Nearly 50 years ago I was 14 and got an old, somewhat abused Mossberg bolt action 20ga shotgun. There was no bluing left and the stock was cracked because someone had used a 3” shell in the 2 ¾” chamber; but to a kid in love with ruffed grouse hunting...
Living a lifestyle where we hunt, fish or forage for most of our food, it is crucial to have a...
1. Remember the fish live in a gravity-free environment so minimize the time, if any, that the fish spends out of the water
2. If you are going to take a picture of a fish prior to releasing it then follow the 3 second rule, maximum of 3 seconds out of...
Routine maintenance on your bow or crossbow is always important, but especially before hunting season begins and you’re about to...
Tanning rabbit pelts doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, it is an easy way to dip your toes in...
Most firearms owners have some sort of secure storage for their firearms, whether it is due strictly to the legal...
What the devil happened, I wondered? Two good shoots, either one of which should have anchored the elk, yet it was gone! Let’s examine what a hunter should do to ensure similar situations end positively - regarding the art and science on tracking wounded big game animals. It’s only a matter of time before every hunter has to own up to this eventuality-it happens to even the best of marksmen.









