“Tag: Mountain”

We expect our gear to do what it was made to do, to hold up to the beating we give it, time and time again. Be it chasing pheasants or greenheads, giant elk or bushy-tails, quality gear keeps us out longer, lets us hunt harder and allows our minds to focus on more important things ... like hunting. Here are our 2015 big game selections.

Everything a small game hunter needs before hitting the woods.

In typical whitetail country much of the debate over where to hang a stand revolves around wind direction. However, once a likely stand location is chosen predominate wind direction will most likely be the only thing left to ponder. Not so if you happen to be hunting the rugged mountains of the east.

Your typical “Mountain” buck is different than most of the deer you see on television or read about in magazines. The variables surrounding what they eat and where they sleep are countless. As a result, getting close to one can be tough. Getting close enough to consistently kill a mature one can seem nearly impossible. But it isn’t.

A lot goes into finding a fine boot for a mountain hunt. Fortunately for you, Keith Wood has done the homework already. Here are three of his top recommendations.

It doesn’t matter what you're doing, if you're doing it in the mountains then “weight” will probably have an influence on your success or failure. This includes your deer rifle.

Still haven't tagged out this season? Here are a few mistakes you may be making.

A mountain lion—any mountain lion—is a trophy all its own. But one Idaho hunter earned himself a truly unique big cat earlier this season.

Lightweight and accurate, the Mountain Ascent rifle from Kimber features a Kevlar-reinforced carbon fiber stock for added durability. With a barreled action finished in Shade Gray KimPro II, the Mountain Ascent rifle has a fluted barrel and bolt which cuts unnecessary weight, and a muzzle brake with cap that helps reduce felt recoil.