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Basic Map and Compass Navigation: How to Get Around with the Old Technology

Michael Major·January 8, 2018

Those who explored and mapped out our great nation had no GPS, only the maps they made and a compass to guide them. In today’s modern world basic map and compass navigation are being replaced by the convenience GPS, however when these miracles of technology fail it’s best to have...

There are a number of reasons your rifle has suddenly become inaccurate after being stored all winter. Work your way down the list of possibilities to find the issue.

Dusting Off Your Rifle

Matt Siemens·July 13, 2022

With another winter behind us and the weather getting better, it is time to get the rifles out and get...

Wood vs Fibreglass

Matt Siemens·August 23, 2016

Well it’s hard to believe that it’s that time of year already; I leave next week for my first hunt of the 2016 fall season. I was successful in getting a draw for grizzly on the coast and I want to make sure my rifle is ready for the extreme...

Wild Game Mini Breakfast Pies

Michaela Ludwig·December 12, 2023

Christmas is full of hustle and bustle; with all the festivities going on, including some typically wonderful spreads for dinner,...

Gun Talk: Does It Fit?

Ken Olychick·September 6, 2013

Last fall we were hunting in the south central part of BC. A couple, I’ll call them Sarah and Paul, were traveling through and were staying at the same motel as I was. Paul hunted and Sarah was interested in getting into the sport. She planned on using his rifle...

Wildlife Allocations: Privatizing a Public Resource

Jesse Zeman·January 8, 2015

British Columbia’s resident hunters are in the fight of their lives. December 2014 saw the BC government award guide-outfitters a share of wildlife that is unprecedented across North America, given resident hunter demand. While most jurisdictions give 5-10% of hunting opportunities to non-residents, BC now gives non-resident hunters, or more importantly guide-outfitters who have exclusive rights to guide non-residents,

Gun Talk: Choke

Ken Olychick·September 6, 2013

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...

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...