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Idaho Mountain Lion Trophy Standards: Teeth and Skull Scoring Explained

Hunting a mountain lion in Idaho offers a rare chance to pursue one of North America's most elusive predators. For Australian outdoorsmen planning a trip…

Altitude and accuracy: adjusting your shot at elevation

Most Australian hunters spend their seasons chasing sambar in the coastal ranges of Victoria or fallow along the Great Dividing Range, where elevation rarely…

How to Use a Satellite Messenger on Remote Hunts

A satellite messenger can be the most valuable piece of technology in a remote hunting pack. In Idaho and Alaska, a reliable device gives hunters a way to…

Planning an Alaska Unit 13 Moose and Caribou Combo Hunt

Alaska’s Game Management Unit 13 offers a rare opportunity to pursue two iconic North American species in one Southcentral Alaska adventure. The region’s broad…

Caribou meat recipes from backstrap to burger

Caribou is a lean, flavourful game meat, and the backstrap is one of its most versatile cuts. It rewards careful heat, restrained seasoning and proper…

Best Camo Patterns for Alaskan Coastal Timber Hunters

A bull moose steps into a clearing at first light, antlers dripping with dew, while a hunter stands motionless in a tangle of salmonberry and devil's club. The…

Idaho Deer Hunting Starts With August Scouting

A successful Idaho deer hunt is often shaped weeks before opening day. August scouting gives hunters time to learn the country, locate feeding areas, identify…

How to pack a bear hide and skull for airline travel

Few things beat the buzz of dropping a brown bear and knowing the trophy of a lifetime is sitting at your feet. The moment you book the flight home, the real…

Fishing the Tides for Halibut: Slack Water vs Moving Water

Halibut fishing in the salt chuck off Alaska's coast rewards anglers who learn to read the ocean's rhythm. These flatfish can grow well over a hundred pounds,…

Why Bringing a Hunting Partner on Unguided Trips Changes Everything

Solo wilderness pursuits carry a romantic pull, but backcountry reality tends to favour company. Hunters chasing elk, moose or bears across Idaho and Alaska…