Join the Hunt: Land More Land
One of the most daunting barriers new hunters face is gaining access. Here are a few things hunters, new and old, should keep in mind when trying to lock down a place to hunt.
How to Tag a Bull Elk on Public Land
Sure, odds are best on private holdings and limited-entry units. But you can tag a bull elk on public land—here’s how.
A Playbook for Public-Land Toms
Ernest Hemingway advised, if you want to write, begin with “one true sentence” and follow it with another. So here’s the truest way to kill a public-land tom.
Public Land Hunting Etiquette
Here are some simple but significant “unwritten” rules you should always follow when hunting public land.
Public Land Hunting: Pressure-Cooker Elk
These days, it's getting tough to find a "secret spot" to hunt elk. Don't despair. You can still harvest an elk when the pressure's on.
The Ins and Outs of Public-Land Hunting
For new hunters looking to venture out, public land may be the only option. And while the public option comes with a unique set of challenges, those challenges can be overcome.
The Facts About Public-Land Elk
Sure, whitetails hide like rabbits when hunting pressure gets heavy, but they say when you bump elk they’ll walk right over the mountaintop. The thing is new studies show that to be true, but not necessarily.
Fear the Giant Land Snail?
There are plenty of critters out there for hunters and outdoorsmen and women to be wary of, especially at this time of the year, when temperatures are rising—but seriously, a snail? Unfortunately, that could well be the case.
5 Public-Land Elk Hunting Tips
Looking to tag out on public land? Here are five tips from one of the savviest Western hunters that Frank Miniter has worked with.
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