Western Hunter

In this episode, I sit down with Dean Capuano from Swarovski. We go into detail about what it takes to make the best optics in the world and what the future may hold. The post Ep 23: Dean Capuano from Swarovski appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

In this episode, we talk about why the record book is important and why we should all consider entering a trophy if it qualifies for the “Book”. The post Ep 20: Roy Grace appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

In this episode I talk again with Kendall Card from Crispi, about how to research websites to narrow down what features to improve your chances of making the best choice. The post Ep 19: Kendall Card appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

In this episode, I sit down with Bakcou founders Bryan and Dave to discuss their company, their bikes, the current status, and the future of hunting with e-bikes. The post Ep 18: Bakcou Bikes appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

In this episode I sit down with Kelly to discuss the realities of modern ranching, their family history and “the wall” along the Mexican border. The post Ep 17: Kelly Glenn appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Warner Glenn is a special man, his story is better than Hollywood could ever dream up. Not only is he a rancher, but he has been hunting mountain lions since he was 5 years old, documented the first jaguar in the US, and worked on multiple films The post Ep 16: Warner Glenn appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Boots are one of the most important pieces of hunting gear in our kit. I sit down with Kendall Card from Crispi and cover some important topics we all need to consider when purchasing footwear. The post Ep 15: Kendall Card appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Connor Gabbott is a professionally trained chef, photographer, videographer and hunter. In this episodes he shares his secrets for preparing and sharing wild game. The post Ep 22: Connor Gabbott appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Rafe Nielsen from Browning is back again! In this episode we talk about life without a SHOT Show in 2021, new rifle products and how those products are developed and brought to market. The post Ep 21: Rafe Nielsen appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Rafe Nielsen is not only a hunting partner he is the marketing director at Browning. We spend time talking about Brownings origins, their contributions to our military, modern production practices. The post Ep 14: Rafe Nielsen appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

I walked into the show and i saw the stool and i could not believe how lightweight these things were! The post Hillsound BTR Stool appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

The most useful (and fun) lightweight torch we've ever seen! The post Snow Peak Folding Backpacker's Torch appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

In this two-part series, Nate Simmons backpacks through Wyoming’s backcountry with his bow in pursuit of mule deer and elk. To access this post, you must purchase Western Hunter Magazine Subscription – Super Subscription - Magazine, TV Show, Exclusive Online Content, Western Hunter Magazine + BaseMap Combo Subscription – Super Subscription (Magazine + TV Show) or Season 3. The post The Payoff appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Although each of us can make personal gear choices, one thing all of us need daily is clean drinking water and usually a lot of it. The post Backpacking Water Filter Review appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

This past fall we put five of our crew in new harnesses from some of the top companies in this arena and asked them to put them through a hunting season. The post Multi-Editor Bino Harness Review appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Not all tripod legs are created equal - for good reason. There are three crucial criteria to consider when purchasing a tripod: 1) purpose, 2) use, and 3) requirements. The post Tripod Buyers Guide appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

It could be argued that no product in the western hunting industry has had as much impact and profound change in the way we actually hunt as the Outdoorsmans Tripod The post Gear Legends - Outdoorsmans Tripod System appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

E-scouting can help you understand a unit’s terrain, road access, habitat, pressured areas, animal behavior, and develop backup plans that will ultimately lead to more success. The post E-Scouting Tips & Techniques appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

When I show up to a new area, I already know many of the best vantage points in the unit before I ever set foot there. This starts at home, well prior to the hunt. Here are the steps I take in order to locate what I would deem as the “best spots”. The post Picking a Hunting Spot appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

DIY western big game hunting is a lot of work. The planning, preparation, travel, and hunt all require time and dedication to put all the moving pieces together. The post BaseMap for E-Scouting appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

With thousands of days spent self-filming, I want to share the secrets I have learned over the years of capturing my hunts and help lessen the learning curve for those of you interesting in capturing your hunt on film. The post Master the Art of Self-Filming appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

We covered more than one hundred and sixteen miles total, and seeing the two float planes land on the smooth river surface made it all worthwhile. The post Alaska Afloat appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

We ventured off as planned, pulling a camping trailer with my 3500 Ram loaded down with two week’s worth of grub, 150 gallons of Avgas in drums, and 130 gallons of diesel fuel in the Tidy Tank. What could possibly go wrong? The post Of Caves and Rams appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Hearing that the results had been released, I opened up my oldest son Trey’s FWP profile and saw he was “successful” in the draw. Then I opened up my younger son, Tyson’s, and saw he was also “successful”! The post Crazy Odds appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

We rolled into camp that night very late and shared the good news with Steve and Nate. We had more meat to pack out, but our hunt was over. Four bulls in 48 hours exceeded our wildest expectations. The post 4 in 48 appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article