I think the biggest hurdle facing any new hunter is access -- where do you hunt? Once that's figured out, the rest tends to fall into place. A good mentor or hunting buddy becomes invaluable here.

Practice is also key. This means range shooting, whether yoy shoot bullets or arrows. Bow hunters have a leg up here though, as they (we) can head into the hunt areas and shoot at targets (stumps) all we

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It's really no wonder fishing licences out-sell hunting licences about 5:1 in this country. After all -- a rod, a hook, a wieght and a worm is all you need to go fishing.

Oh, and some water.

Hunting is different. Hunting is more of a commitment. And a hunter is usually gung-ho from day one, whereas weekend warrior fishermen abound.

Not that I'm putting down the Gentleman's Sport of Angle -- I'm a

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In 40 Years of Western Sportsman, what has changed and what has stayed the same?

It never ceases to amaze me when I encounter a reader who mentions he has every copy of Sportsman ever published, dating all the way back to the spring of 1968. What amazing dedication that shows — not only to this magazine, but to hunting, fishing and conservation in general. It’s the ultimate compliment.
Of course,

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