My initial love of hunting stems from a connection to small-game hunting. Thanks to my dad, grouse hunting was my...
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When you picture a spring black bear hunt in northern Saskatchewan, you might think of endless stretches of dense timber,...
I consider myself a “rifleman”. I truly enjoy hunting with a fine rifle as much as the next connoisseur, maybe a wee bit more. That being said I feel that most of the factory rifles made today are lacking in some features that I look for.
I want to do another...
With another winter behind us and the weather getting better, it is time to get the rifles out and get...
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 –...
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...
I got onto my belly and crawled 30 metres to the edge of a big aspen before sitting up and drawing my bow. Carefully, I came to full draw and settled my sight pin on my target. I felt confident estimating the range and slowly tightened the tension on my...
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...
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...
Late fall has been unseasonably mild for us in northcentral BC. Despite flirting with winter for a few days in...