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8 Tips for a Successful DIY Elk Hunt

The most successful DIY elk hunters are those who are intimately familiar with the quarry’s habits and employ different strategies, depending on the situation. Here are eight tips that will increase your odds of tagging a bull on public land.

Is a Wilderness Hunt For You?

Wilderness hunters are few and far between, but with careful planning and preparation you can be one of them.

4 Ways to Refinish a Gunstock

Looking to give your favorite gun a fresh new look? Here are four affordable options, some of which can be easily completed at home.

Tips for a Successful DIY Pronghorn Hunt

Self-guided pronghorn hunts offer tremendous satisfaction, but require pre-planning for success. Here’s what you need to know for DIY pronghorn success.

Know-How: Weatherproof Your Stock with Bed-Liner

Though most hunters tend to leave stock work to the professionals, here’s a simple and inexpensive DIY modification that can turn your old stock into a weatherproof warrior.

How to Make a Mineral Lick

According to wildlife biologists, minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and salt may enhance antler growth in bucks. Therefore, adding a few mineral licks on your property couldn’t hurt. The good news: It’s cheap and easy.

DIY Backcountry Hunting Tactics and Gear

Considering a DIY backcountry hunt? Here’s a comprehensive gear list, along with tips and tactics to help you be successful.

Join the Hunt: DIY Taxidermy

There's no better way to preserve the memories of a hunt than through taxidermy, and there's no cheaper option than doing it yourself.

5 Great Over-the-Counter Hunts in the West

There’s no shortage of over-the-counter opportunities throughout the West that you can enjoy every year. Here are five of our favorites.

Gear: DIY Taxidermy Solutions

Why spend the money when great taxidermy can be done at home for less?

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