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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...

Sealant added to keep moisture out of the wood stock.

Underlying Conditions

Matt Siemens·July 7, 2021

There are some great memories made in the field in adverse weather conditions. Whether it is on a waterfowl hunt...

New Chronic Wasting Disease Case Confirmed Near Jaffray

BCO Contributing Author·January 19, 2026

As of Jan. 13, 2026, chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been confirmed in a white-tailed deer harvested near Jaffray, BC,...

Archery: The Speed Game

Brad Fenson·September 6, 2013

When it comes to archery, is more speed the best option? When I started bow hunting I had the newest technology and my bow spit out arrows at a little over 200 fps, which would seem completely inadequate by today’s standards. Today, archers get caught up in the marketing of...

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...

Moose Heart Tacos

Raeanne O’Meara·May 14, 2025

Still working my way through the various organ meats I tucked into the freezer last fall, heart has to be...

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...

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,

Archery: Speed and Stability

Brad Fenson·September 6, 2013

Archery manufacturers appear to be in a race to come up with the fastest bow ever seen. Part of this is a marketing plan; hunters always want what they think is the best equipment available to make them successful. Speed does help. With arrows being touted to travel over 350...