Big Game

More often than not, the late season offers some of the best hunting opportunities of the year. Layering with the right gear (including covering your head and neck), having the right gear to keep you warm, and adjusting your hunting strategies makes this time of year more successful in the field.

Many hunters make a common error when high country mule deer hunting, often costing them a fridge full of venison: not spending enough time behind the scope. 

Found in the mountains and forests of North America, Asia, and Europe, the brown bear covers the largest area of any bear in the world. Generally solitary animals, brown bears can be found in groups during feasting seasons such as the Alaskan Salmon run. 

Black bears are one of the most sought-after big game in North America. They can be found across most of Canada and in about 40 states in the U.S.

The best time to hunt whitetail deer is during the rut in late October through mid-November, with dawn and dusk being the most productive windows every day of the season. Whitetail are crepuscular animals, meaning they are most active at twilight hours regardless of season.

Trophy mule deer are one of the most sought-after species of the North American big game. Unlike whitetail deer, mule deer are more commonly found in areas west of the Mississippi River and, more specifically, along the Rocky Mountain regions. 

Black-tailed deer can be found in the western parts of North America, from central California to coastal British Columbia and southern Alaska. Often referred to as the "Pacific Ghost," these creatures are extremely elusive, making harvesting one a true sportsman's dream. 

Can I hunt elk with a bow? Yes! And if you're looking for some tips (maybe a little on the unorthodox side) to help you bring home that elk you drew a tag for, we've got John Dudley's insights for you today.

Elk are one of the largest of the deer species. A mature bull may reach heights up to 9 feet tall, including their antlers. Cows and their calves live in herds, while bulls tend to live in bachelor groups or alone.

Have you ever hunted moose? They are the largest animal within the deer species, with mature male bulls reaching heights up to seven feet tall with an antler span of six feet wide.

With hungry bears on the move and temperatures increasing, spring bear hunts are the ultimate opportunity to secure a freezer full of tasty game, sharpen your hunting skills, test your gear, and explore stunning hunting locations, from dense forests to rugged mountain slopes. 

With Spring approaching, it's time to start planning some hunts. Bear hunting has seen a late resurgence, drawing back to early frontier days of subsistence hunting, where hunters would utilize every part of the Griz or black bear.