March 28, 2016
As we age, hunting doesn’t get any easier. Decreasing flexibility, waning strength and endurance, fading motivation, or constant pain are all potential barriers. The thrill of […]
February 29, 2016
As the bull came screaming down the mountain, the “cow, calf and bull” that were standing in my shoes were shaking uncontrollably! He stopped 30 yards […]
September 28, 2015
Paying respect to the animals we harvest goes far beyond enjoying the table fare it provides. For me, displaying antlers, horns, hides, and skulls is just […]
June 17, 2013
The bull was screaming a short 50 yards away and as he turned and headed right toward us, I glanced at my friend. He was on […]
October 29, 2012
With fire in his eyes the big bull stopped a mere 8 feet away! My heart was now in my throat and was seemingly choking me […]
May 21, 2012
For years I have stressed the importance of ‘getting in’ and ‘staying in’ shape year round. The past few years, I have been doing seminars for […]
August 23, 2011
I had always dreamed of hunting elk out west. Coming from a small town in Michigan the closest I came to hearing a bugling bull growing […]
May 2, 2011
Are You Ready? Ask yourself this question and be honest with yourself! IF tomorrow morning was opening day of elk season would you be in shape […]
March 21, 2011
Over the years there have been SO many favorite elk hunts, they all, every last one of them, stick out as favorites. All of them! There […]
December 6, 2010
Over the last 33 years one thing I have learned is to be extremely patient when it comes to tracking animals. Take your time and DO […]
November 2, 2010
Although I don’t get to do much scouting in the off season, I have done a little over the years. If my vacation allows and I’m […]
June 22, 2010
If you have followed any of my posts on conditioning, I talk often about varying different aspects of your workouts. Well, you can apply the same […]