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Scope Savvy

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·March 11, 2014

I’m not sure why, but I often seem to recall missed shots more vividly than all but a few of my most rewarding ones. I suspect it’s because I tend to mentally play them out over and over again to ascertain exactly what I could have done differently. Such is...

From Nose To Tail: Utilizing The Whole Animal

Raeanne O’Meara·November 17, 2021

Arguably, the hardest part of hunting comes after the trigger is pulled, and the animal is on the ground. You...

Unravelling The Mystery Of Fannin’s Sheep

Brian Harris·March 11, 2025

It’s late summer, the beginning of hunting season in northern BC. Mark and Vince pack up a small mountain of...

The Tale of Two Turkeys

Tim Fowler·February 5, 2025

Turkeys are the biggest upland bird that inhabits British Columbia forests and is an attractive target for hunters. The combination...

Bacon-Wrapped Cougar With Apples And Onions

Michaela Ludwig·January 2, 2023

We were lucky enough to be gifted some cougar meat from some close friends of ours, and I have been...

How To Egg Tan A Rabbit Pelt

Raeanne O’Meara·November 29, 2021

Tanning rabbit pelts doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, it is an easy way to dip your toes in...

For The Love Of Bird Hunting

Michaela Ludwig·October 18, 2023

My initial love of hunting stems from a connection to small-game hunting. Thanks to my dad, grouse hunting was my...

Limited Entry Hunts In British Columbia

Michaela Ludwig·September 1, 2025

British Columbia is home to some of the most diverse and abundant wildlife populations in North America. From moose and...

Relying on and working with one rifle can make you efficient in the field, but it could cause problems if that rifle is no longer available to you and you need to switch things up.

Old Faithful: The pros and cons of having a favourite gun

Matt Siemens·September 9, 2020

I am not sure if all hunters or shooters do, but I have my favourite rifle(s) that I tend to...

Canned ground venison straight out of the pressure canner

Pressure Cooking Ground Venison

Linda Gabris·January 8, 2014

Nothing beats cracking open a jar of delicious canned venison to make a fast and easy campfire meal. My pick of canned meat for use in camp is what I call "ground browned venison" because it is well-suited for so many traditional camp-style dishes like thick meaty pasta sauce, chili-con-carne, sloppy joes, hearty stews, soups and other delicious dishes...

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