Hunting Stories

Ryker's Bear

Ryker's Bear

Big Bears and Close Calls It’s funny how life changes as we grow. One day, you’re excited to take your 10-year-old daughter on her first bear hunt. Then you blink,...

Ryker's Bear

Big Bears and Close Calls It’s funny how life changes as we grow. One day, you’re excited to take your 10-year-old daughter on her first bear hunt. Then you blink,...

Every Elk Hunter's Nightmare

Every Elk Hunter's Nightmare

A Great Start     Two weeks ago, my buddy Justin and I set out for our last hoorah of the September archery elk season. Ten minutes into the first...

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Every Elk Hunter's Nightmare

A Great Start     Two weeks ago, my buddy Justin and I set out for our last hoorah of the September archery elk season. Ten minutes into the first...

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Full Circle

Full Circle

My Elk Hunt       Midway through my senior year of high school, I had a plan: work for the summer, save money, quit my job, and hunt all fall....

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Full Circle

My Elk Hunt       Midway through my senior year of high school, I had a plan: work for the summer, save money, quit my job, and hunt all fall....

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First Bull

First Bull

You'll never forget that first bull, especially that first bull taken with a bow. From growing up hunting the flatlands of Florida to coming out West and fulfilling a lifelong...

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First Bull

You'll never forget that first bull, especially that first bull taken with a bow. From growing up hunting the flatlands of Florida to coming out West and fulfilling a lifelong...

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Always Get a Second Shot - Initial Ascent

Always Get a Second Shot

       By the middle of September, we already had 2 bulls down. I was thinking my archery elk season was done and was looking forward to helping some...

Always Get a Second Shot

       By the middle of September, we already had 2 bulls down. I was thinking my archery elk season was done and was looking forward to helping some...

A Fling and a Miss: A Solo Archery Mule Deer Hunt - Initial Ascent

A Fling and a Miss: A Solo Archery Mule Deer Hunt

       I’m a solo hunter and not shy about why I chose to hunt this way. This hunt was going to be different- or so I thought. I...

A Fling and a Miss: A Solo Archery Mule Deer Hunt

       I’m a solo hunter and not shy about why I chose to hunt this way. This hunt was going to be different- or so I thought. I...