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Modern outdoor bedroll set up at a hunting camp

What Is a Bedroll? A Complete Guide to Outdoor Bedrolls

A bedroll is one of the simplest and most practical ways to sleep outdoors. Learn how bedrolls work, where they came from, how they compare to tents and bivies, and... Read more...

Hunter glassing across remote Alaska moose country while researching options for a guided Alaska or Yukon moose hunt.

Alaskan-Yukon Moose Hunt Research – Where to Begin

Planning an Alaska or Yukon moose hunt can feel overwhelming. Kyle Paxman shares how he compared guided hunts, drop camps, transporters, terrain, costs, and outfitters before booking his hunt. Read more...

Tent, Bivy, or Bedroll: Which Sleep System Is Best for the Backcountry?

Choosing the right backcountry sleep system can make or break your trip. This guide compares tents, bivy sacks, and bedrolls so hunters, backpackers, and campers can decide which setup fits... Read more...

Man using a cowboy bedroll near a campfire in the mountains, real-world canvas camping gear in action

The Western Sleep System: Bedroll and Duffle for Life on the Road

After hundreds of nights sleeping in trucks, deserts, and mountains, one system proved itself over everything else. Here’s why a canvas bedroll setup beats tents, air pads, and complicated gear. Read more...

Elk hunter with harvested bull in backcountry wilderness during fall hunt

Western Hunting Application Strategy for 2026 | State-by-State Guide

If you want to hunt more and wait less, your application strategy matters. Here’s a breakdown of the best western states to apply for in 2026 and how to maximize... Read more...

Mule Deer being hunted by hunters and predators

Mule Deer Populations — Do Your Part

Depending on your age, we all have our glory days of mule deer hunting. My hunting career started in the early nineties. Utah issued more than 200,000 general season deer... Read more...

group of hunters in field scouting for mule deer in oak and sagebrush country

Late Season Mule Deer Hunting

Late Season Mule Deer Hunting Hunting deer during the end of October and into November, should be something everyone that is passionate about big deer needs to do. Every state... Read more...

hunter studying terrain maps and planning scouting strategy

Maximize Scouting Time

Whether you’ve secured a highly coveted tag or an easier to come by general season unit, scouting is key to increasing your odds of success. For me, time is tough... Read more...

hunter preparing for a limited-entry hunt after drawing a premium tag

You’ve Drawn a Fancy Tag – Now what?

Hopefully everyone can experience the feeling at least once of winning the hunting lottery. If you put your name in for enough hunts, it’s bound to happen at some point. ... Read more...

turkey standing alert in a natural forest and grassland setting early in the morning

Turkey Time

Turkey hunting is addictive! If you want to experience hunting elk in the rut but don’t have the points or money to do so, take up turkey hunting. If you... Read more...

hunter overlooking western mountain terrain while considering limited non-resident hunting opportunities

Diminishing Opportunities as a Non-Resident

Non-resident hunters are facing fewer tags, higher costs, and increasing competition. Understanding why opportunities are shrinking is the first step to adapting and continuing to hunt out West. Read more...

hunter using mapping software and notes to plan multi-state hunting applications

Application Strategy 2025

A solid application strategy matters more than ever in 2025. With rising point creep and fewer tags, smart planning is the difference between hunting and sitting out another season. Read more...