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My Elk Hunting Adventure in Colorado – Day 6
The previous five days have delivered so many twists and turns; so many unexpected challenges, and surprising gifts. I didn’t think that I would start the final day of this hunting trip by waking up...
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Our 2013 Archery Elk Hunt in Kentucky – Part I
It had been less than a month since I returned from my Colorado elk hunt, but it was already time to start packing up gear to go elk hunting again – this time in Kentucky. First, Some Background… Last...
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Our 2013 Archery Elk Hunt in Kentucky – Part II
Jerud flipped over in his sleeping bag and shook my shoulder with excitement… “Wake up! Did you hear that? A bugle!” Apparently Jerud had been sleeping soundly for the last 4 hours, because bugles had...
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Gear Review: The LOWA Tibet GTX – Are They the Ultimate Elk Hunting Boot?
Selecting footwear is one of the most important gear decisions that an outdoor enthusiast can make. I am approaching this review from the perspective of bowhunting elk in mountainous terrain, but my...
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“Rules of the Rut” – Hunting Pinch Points
The following article, by Mark Kenyon, is a sample chapter from the new “Rules of the Rut” eBook by Wired to Hunt. In this book Mark joins a group of whitetail experts (Andy May, Chase Burns, Chris...
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An Empty Freezer & A Full Heart
I had such high hopes for this hunting season. At this point in time I expected to have over 200lbs of elk meat in my freezer, and maybe some whitetail venison, too. But all that’s in my freezer right...
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A Holiday Gift Guide (And GIVEAWAY!) for Hunters and Outdoorsmen
Are you shopping for a hunter or outdoorsman in your life? Or are you the outdoorsman that’s wondering what you can put on your Christmas wishlist, to share with friends and family? Either way, I’ve...
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Gear Review – My Real World Experience with First Lite Merino Wool and Outerwear
Back in August I reviewed the system of clothing that I was going to use for elk and whitetail hunting this fall. And now that I’ve had a chance to use the First Lite system for hunts in three...
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Discover Adventure with Cooper’s Discoverer S/T MAXX Tires
One of the hardest parts of planning my elk hunting trip was ensuring that the non-hunting logistics came together without any major issues. One of my biggest concerns was being able reach the...
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The Blueprint of a Bad Hunting Season
It’s December, and my freezer is empty. That’s a strange, frustrating feeling. As long as I’ve been deer hunting, I’ve never not had a deer down by December 1st. How did this happen? Why haven’t I...
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Becoming Better Bowhunters Together – Can You Help Me?
A recurring thought that I’ve had over the past year is… “What if I did all of this planning, preparing, and training for hunting, and then squander it all with a bad shot when an opportunity presents...
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The Story Continues – A Late Season Hunt in the Snow
It is really beginning to feel like late-season hunting. Temperatures maxed-out in the low-20′s this weekend, and everything was covered in white. I was excited to hunt one of the stands that I set...
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Tips for Starting (or Growing!) a Hunting Blog – Part 1
“I want to start a hunting blog, but I don’t know where to begin.” “I recently started a blog to share my outdoors adventures, but I don’t feel like I know what I’m doing.” “I’ve had the blog for about...
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A First Look At Hawk Hunting Products – “Hunt From Above”
Hawk Hunting is coming to market with a new line of hunting products for those that “Hunt from Above”. I have been given the opportunity to receive some of their accessory products, and now that I’ve...
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Tips for Starting (or Growing!) a Hunting Blog – Part 2
Let’s conclude the brief pause from the normal topics of Bowhunting, Archery and Adventure, and wrap-up our discussion about blogging. Keep in mind, though, that this advice isn’t just for bloggers;...
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Elk Hunting Ruined My Life
I have spent all of 2013, and a lot of time before then, thinking about hunting elk. And now that I’ve done it, I’ve come to realize that I’ll never be the same. Elk hunting has ruined me. I often find...
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The Best (And Worst) of 2013
It’s hard to believe that 2013 is at it’s end. I had high hopes for this year, and it exceeded my expectations in so many ways – even in difficulties. To round out this year, I thought I would share 13...
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3,650 Arrows – A Bowhunting Challenge for 2014
Thirteen down, 3,637 to go. One of my goals for 2014 is to practice with my bow more consistently. In the past I have gone through streaks where I practice religiously, and then periods where I’m...
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Understanding Your Bow’s Draw Length Measurement
Shooting a bow with the proper draw length is extremely important. A draw length that is too short, or too long, will negatively affect your shooting form, down-range accuracy, and comfort level while...
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How To Build a DIY “Draw Arrow” and Measure the Draw Length of Your Bow
An incredibly easy way to measure the actual draw length of your bow is to use a “draw arrow”. These specials arrows are easy to build and can be used on any bow. Here’s how it’s done… Step 1 –...
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