Off Season Hunting Articles
Preventing Tick-Borne Diseases
Most of us have encountered ticks on our wilderness treks and, like mosquitoes, give them little pause for thought. Very few of us seriously consider the little pests to be much of a threat, usually we just pull the tick off and continue on our way, not realizing the potential danger the tick may present. A simple tick can carry a variety of diseases, all of which can, at the least, make you very sick and in the most serious cases even cripple or kill.
Western Private Land Hunting for Less
Hunters who can fork out the big money for private land hunting are in for an experience rarely duplicated on public lands. Fortunately, some lucky hunters without huge bankrolls enjoy opportunities to hunt the same private ranches as the rich boys. Most western states have programs that allow public hunters access to private land. The programs are possible because wildlife belongs to the states - even wildlife on private land.
Getting Lucky with the Ladies
With the modern fixation on trophy class game, antlerless hunting tends to be overlooked. However, if you want to get in the field more, hunt with less pressure, improve your odds of drawing a tag, or to introduce a new person to the world of hunting; a female only tag is worth considering. Foregoing the antlers benefits game management and is still a rewarding experience.
The Truth About Outfitter Success Ratios
Selecting a guide and outfitter for your next big game hunt can be an exhausting process. One of the measures of selecting an outfitter has become the "success ratio". While the success ratio is an important measure of an outfitter it has pitfalls to which a hunter should be aware. In this article, Gary discusses what you should consider the next time you ask a guide about their past success.
Hunting on Horseback: The Original ATV
Are you looking for a way to get into the back country where the big game roam? There are options other than just "hoofing" it or using an ATV. An excellent way to get into the back country without breaking your back is by horse. Gary Hubbell, explains the advantages to hunting by horseback and how you can get started using a horse for your next big game hunt.
A Western Hunt - Get Ready For A Whole New World
Are you thinking about a big game hunt in western North America? Perhaps in the past you have been big game hunting out west, but would like a few pointers in preparing for this fall. Gary Hubbell, a Colorado based outfitter, reviews how you can prepare for a big game hunt in the mountains of western North America. While his focus is geared towards the western United States, his advice can prove useful on any big game hunt.
Charter Flight Basics: Preparing and Safety
We all dream about going on an exotic hunting trip at some time or another. But in order to get there you may have to fly on a small and light aircraft. Whether it be a hunt to Alaska for Dall sheep, a trip to bag a mulie on the Middlefork of the Salmon River in Idaho or a journey to shoot a bull elk in Colorado, there are certain things you need to know about your next flight and who you fly with.
CWD - Chronic Wasting Disease - What is it?
In this article we are going to be taking an indepth look at chronic wasting disease (CWD). Over the last few months we have seen an increase in coverage and questions about CWD on the Internet and TV. Fortunately there is an abundance of good information from trusted resources available on the Internet. However it appears that little of this information has made it to the general public.
Do-It-Yourself Colorado Drop Camps
Hunters of today face many challenges, especially we "Baby Boomers" who are now plus or minus forty-five years old. Common concerns for hunters of all ages are lack of quality game, limited access to private land, exorbitant trespass fees, and reduced opportunity to hunt public land through the imposition of license drawings and harvest quotas. Fully guided hunts address some of these problems. However, the cost can be prohibitive. There is another, although not much talked about factor - the "I'm capable of going it on my own" feeling all hunters have.
How To Select a Guide and Outfitter
We get many questions by email. The one we receive most frequently is how to locate a good outfitter in a specific state or country. We ourselves are located in northwest Colorado, so its impossible for us to be familiar with all guides & outfitters in all areas. However, we have compiled some tips that might help you in locating an outfitter in your area.