Self-inflating sleeping pads from Browning Camping are a must for the backpacking hunter! If you haven’t seen Browning Camping’s lineup, you’re missing out. Check out their sleeping pads. Available in sizes regular, long, XL and double (as well ...

Electronic and mouth calls, high-tech camouflage, 3-D coyote decoys, too many attractor decoy options to mention, ultra flat-shooting rifles, shooting rests, high performance ammunition — these are the tools employed by just about every New Age coyot...

Bushnell Outdoor Products has introduced the Bushnell X-8 to its line of trail cameras. The Bushnell X-8 gives hunters the dependability and high-quality performance they have come to expect from Bushnell for a budget-friendly price. With its 6 MP ful...

Scent Control: Game animals rely on their sense of smell to detect danger. Fooling their nose is a critical part of the bow hunting equation. As the evening sun began its descent, I heard a twig snap. Adrenalin pumping I knew this could only mean one ...

Crosman Corporation has introduced a ground-breaking new, electronic, precharged pneumatic (ePCP) air rifle created for hunters. According to professional hunter Jim Shockey, “The .357 caliber Benjamin Rogue air rifle offers more knock-down power th...

BRP Can-Am engineers have given the 2012 Can-Am Outlander 650 line of ATVs the most powerful engine under 800cc! With 60 horsepower, Can-Am claims the Outlander 650 has proven that it can give up 150cc to competitive machines with a larger bore and st...

Whether you’re headed to Africa, Mongolia or just one province over — a successful dream hunt requires planning and dedication. Over the past 40-odd years I have been fortunate enough to hunt in 14 different countries that pretty much covered the ...

Check out these new Polartec base layers from Cabela’s. Looking for a technical base layer with some substance to it? Check out Thermal Zone base layers from Cabela’s. Using Polartec’s Power Dry High Efficiency fabrics, these base layers ar...

Full test and review of the T/C (Thompson/Center) Prohunter XT — Including range ballistics and accuracy testing! Muzzleloaders have a very fond spot in this hunter’s heart as I have taken my best whitetail bucks with one form or another. Over ...

Bushnell Outdoor Products has expanded its Bulletproof Guarantee to include several leading lines of binoculars, riflescopes and spotting scopes and its entire line of hunting laser rangefinders. With the peace of mind that comes from a no-risk, mone...

Sting ‘em with Hornady’s new .17 Hornet! Based on the 22 Hornet cartridge case, the .17 Hornet propels the 20-grain V-MAX at 3,650 fps. Fueled with Superformance propellent, the 17 Hornet Superformance Varmint is economically priced, and delivers ...

How shooting aids will make you a better hunter. A few years back I considered myself most fortunate to have finally arranged an antelope hunt on one of those ranches in New Mexico where the opportunity to harvest a 16-inch buck was a realistic object...

Before you venture afield, any time of year, you must know the basics of orienteering, weather preparedness and treatment of injuries. There are three primary wilderness situations that can each, in their own right, spell disaster: becoming lost, acci...

Never get lost in the wilderness again with the new Garmin eTrex! The popular Garmin eTrex handheld GPS device has been given enhanced ergonomics, an improved interface, paperless geocaching and in certain models, a 2.2-inch, 65k colour screen with ex...

Built on ultra-strong 30mm one-piece machined aluminum tubes, Vortex’s Viper HS scopes deliver increased windage and elevation travel for optimal adjustment. A new optical system highlighted with a 4x zoom range provides magnification versatility an...

Bushnell Outdoor Products has introduced the Sport 850 laser rangefinder — that offers high-performance and a host of valuable features for hunters and shooters. At the push of a button, the Sport 850 quickly acquires distances from five to 850 yard...

Here are five hunting signs that you should pack it in for the day and start fresh tomorrow. Two more sleeps and then it is off to hunting camp. I can’t wait! I’m so excited just thinking about it. I’m going to hunt all day no matter what the we...

Full test and range review of the Remington Sendero SF II - one of Remington's premier Model 700 rifles. I’m not exactly sure when the moniker “Beanfield Rifle” was actually coined, but it has been around for some time. I believe it may have ...

New for 2011, Seirus Innovation introduces one of the most versatile, lightweight gloves ever for any sport, in all weather conditions — the Max All Weather Glove with UltraGrip palm. Seirus’ exclusive Weathershield Tri Laminate Fabric creates a f...

Avoid ground shrinkage and learn how to take the best animal you can — whatever species it may be — that's what field judging is all about. Every hunter who has put his or her time into hunting big game has encountered ground shrinkage. It is...

This is a binocular that will surprise hunters with clarity, lots of features and value. They perform extremely well in low-light conditions and deliver sharpness and clarity with exceptional light transmission, colour resolution and contrast. An ergo...

Most stand sites are good, but a few key ingredients make a deer stand truly great. The problem with stand hunting for deer is that rarely do you find the perfect tree right where you want to bow hunt. How often have you discovered an amazing spot wit...

For 2012, Browning is introducing the new Citori 725 12-gauge over-and-under that is the evolution of John M. Browning’s legendary B25 — now, with the modern performance advantage of a low-profile receiver. The new 725 receiver is significantly lo...

Bushnell’s new Trophy Cam series of trail cameras now feature a 45-foot motion-activated sensor, 32 low-glow LEDs standard and the new Field Scan feature which allows users to record game activity around the clock. The Field Scan time-lapse technolo...

Before you venture afield, any time of year, you must know the basics of orienteering, weather preparedness and treatment of injuries. There are three primary wilderness situations that can each, in their own right, spell disaster: becoming lost,...

Rocky’s Mountain Stalker is a new hybrid compression top that can be worn alone or underneath a parka to allow active hunters to layer up and down with little effort. The top features non-insulated stretch sleeves with a heavier vest body that has 1...

We all know about rattling for whitetails, but rattling for moose? Brad Fenson tells us how — and why — we should use the rattling technique this fall. Television hunting shows have really helped promote the concept of rattling for white-tailed de...

When ground moose comes to the table as Italian meatballs with spaghetti, you’ve got one heck of a trophy meal. This is one of the first recipes Mom taught me to make and to this day, it is still my favourite way to showcase moose at the table, espe...

A cup of “Bush Tea” is a sure-fire way to warm up on frosty trails. Whether you’re rabbit hunting in the frozen hollows, exploring backcountry on snowshoes or huddled in your hut hard-water fishing, nothing rids the shivers better than a steami...

Nothing flavours and adds character to meats and seafood like a good spice rub. Hi Mountain Seasonings has created their unique rubs to extract maximum flavour from the meat. There are specific spice blends in a Venison Rub, Poultry Rub and Salmon Rub...

Before the introduction of modern treestands, stalking game was the only method of hunting and in some countries this is still the prevalent method of the indigenous people. While it is certainly true that hunting deer from treestands has proven to be...

Anyone interested in getting into reloading has to check out Lyman’s Master Reloader’s Kit. Besides having the newest reloading manual, the kit includes T-Mag or Crusher Press, 1,000-grain electric scale, powder funnel, priming arm and catcher, #5...

To accommodate the smaller-framed shooter and hunter, Browning is now offering the X-Bolt rifle in the Micro Midas line. The rifles feature all the innovative characteristics of the X-Bolt line but in a more compact and lightweight package. With a blu...

It’s every sportsman’s dream — a trophy room in your own house. We all start the same. We finally get a 10-point buck and we want to preserve the memory of not only the animal but the hunt as well. Or maybe it was that monster pike that finally ...

Winchester Ammunition has introduced one of the most innovative new shotshell designs that combines groundbreaking, stacked HEXShot technology and the new Diamond Cut Wad in a deadly waterfowl load. Loaded with 100 per cent HEX Shot, there are more pe...

Grouse Satay: A satisfying appetizer that stretches a couple upland birds to the max. I love recipes that can really make a little meat go a long ways — especially when the day’s bounty of a bird or two has to be shared with the whole hunting part...

Indeed, not all arrows are created equal; weight, balance, straightness, roundness, spine consistency, stiffness and durability are but a few of the critical considerations. I recently had an epiphany; a profound realization of the importance of ar...

Learning to shoot a rifle presents its own challenges but becoming a top-notch wing shot and waterfowl hunter is a different kettle of fish. Becoming a better wing shot will take time and commitment to the point where making that difficult high overhe...

Ski-Doo’s 2012 Expedition model is ideal for areas where snowmobiles are used as transportation and trails are either primitive or non-existent — such as your deep-winter, deep-woods spike camp. Deep snows, rugged terrain or even heavy loads won�...

Simmons Introduces New Predator Series Scopes. Simmons, a leader in high-quality, high-value sports optics for more than 25 years, has introduced a new line of all-weather predator hunting riflescopes. The new Predator Quest riflescope line is endorse...

Fixed-blade or Mechanical Broadheads? Purists believe in the reliability of cut-on-contact blades, but it’s tough to be beat today’s hard-hitting expandables. Crouched behind a sand esker, I waited patiently. Plodding toward me was a lone bull ca...

Western Canada’s 2011 Hunting Forecast: A tough, long winter and a nasty spring has paid a toll on some game species — but don’t worry, there are still great prospects for many species in all Western Provinces. Canada is the “Great White North...

New Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Compact Binoculars Offer Outstanding Optical Quality in a Convenient Size. Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry leader in high-performance optics for more than 60 years, has introduced two new compact models to its Lege...

Taking care of your bird, fish or big game animal while in the field will go a long way toward ensuring you have a beautiful mount later on. A well-mounted trophy, be it a big game animal, bird or fish, can be a work of art, something that can provide...

Bushnell Introduces Two New Models to the Elite Spotting Scope Line. Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for more than 60 years, has added two new models to the Elite Spotting Scope line. When it comes to qu...

Customize Your Bow: Today’s bows come out of the box ready to rock — sort of. So much more can be done to make it “yours." I love getting a new bow. It’s an opportunity to make it mine. By this I mean, a world of custom accessories await; I g...

Model 70 Featherweight Compact Introduced By Winchester Repeating Arms For 2011. With smaller-framed shooters and those who like a lightweight compact rifle in mind, Winchester Repeating Arms has introduced the Model 70 Featherweight Compact. The new...

Venison Goulash: Bring home traditional, hearty Hungarian cuisine with this wonderful recipe. There are hundreds of recipes for plain old goulash but many of them, especially North American versions, are not even faintly similar to the real deal — a...

Hornady unveils Zombie-MAX ammo - the first-ever ammunition designed to shoot zombies. For real. Hot on the heels of AMC's premier of the second season of the hit TV show THE WALKING DEAD, Hornady has unveiled Zombie Max (Z-Max) ammo — the first amm...

The New Blackout Head Net and Pullover From Hunter’s Specialties Provides Added Concealment For Ground Blind Hunters. Hunter’s Specialties new Blackout head net and pullover provides excellent concealment for ground blind hunters, helping them sta...

Your ultimate guide to rifles & shotguns for Canadian game. Just about every hunter I know has a definitive opinion on what type of rifle or shotgun they prefer. I have a friend, for example, who believes that the sun rises and sets on doubles, be...

Quickly Move to Your Next Stand With the Multi-Tree Swing Arm Bow Holder From Hunter’s Specialties. Hunter’s Specialties new Multi-Tree Swing Arm Bow Holder is the perfect accessory for hunters who frequently hunt out of several stands during the...

Meat Processing: Make short work of what can be hunting's most tedious chore. Processing your own game meat can bring about the same sense of self-accomplishment as reloading or tying flies. But even more so, it is the final step that binds together t...

Get Top Cleaning Performance and Protection with the New Hoppe’s BoreSnake Venom Cleaner and Oil Hoppe’s, makers of renowned gun care products for more than 100 years, has introduced the new BoreSnake Venom Cleaner and BoreSnake Venom Oil with T3...

Capture Wildlife and Outdoor Adventures Like Never Before with the Bushnell ImageView Spotting Scope. Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for more than 60 years, introduces the ImageView Spotting Scope, a un...

Big Game Kebabs:  A fun, easy way to serve supper on a stick! With a new hunting season just around the bend, here’s a fun, easy way to put those lingering packages of game meat to delicious use before they expire in the freezer. Everyone loves ...

I must concede that if I were to go looking for a new shotgun my first instinct would be to head straight for a shop that handled Beretta. I have owned more than a few makes and models from competition trap guns and high grade Over/Unders to my presen...

For a rifle to make the grade as a “Predator Rifle” it must achieve a number of things. First and foremost, it must be very accurate — and by that I mean it should shoot consistent sub Minute Of Angle (MOA) three-shot, 100-yard groups. Or even b...

Gear Review: Successful waterfowl hunters understand the importance of having a realistic decoy spread. Do you want to be a successful hunter this season? Ducks and geese see a lot of different presentations during the season and become wary as huntin...

One of the most popular ATVs on the market is back with a vengeance in 2012 — the Grizzly 550 FI EPS. With an EFI 558cc single-cylinder, cold starting ease and smooth, reliable power is a given — and Yamaha’s fantastic electronic power steering ...

With a 951 cc fuel-injected V-Twin, the 2012 Prowler XTZ 1000i is built to take on tough roads and tough jobs. Featuring 25-pound (11.3 kg) capacity underhood storage, power steering, digital and analog gauges, 14-inch wheels, electronic two-wheel-dri...

Pressure-cooking your moose takes the pressure off the same old question, “What’s for supper?” When there’s a pressure cooker in the kitchen and a stash of moose in the freezer, you’re just minutes away from a hot and hearty supper any night...

Successful bow hunters capitalize on opportunities but they also know that understanding limits and critical decisions are part of the game. Bow hunting is an activity fraught with decisions. We all pick up a bow because of the challenge, but along wi...

Control your stink! Hunter's Specialties new Scent-A-Way aerosol advanced formula spray provides the same proven human scent control as the original packaging in a handy aerosol form that eliminates spills and waste. Scent-A-Way Advanced Formula aeros...

Over the years I have owned my fair share of Remington rifles in calibres from .22 to the behemoth .458 Winchester Magnum. Most, out of the box, shot well, some exceedingly well. In fact, back in the early days when rifles with Minute Of Angle accurac...

If you hope to make the most of your dream hunt, you’ll need to be in top physical shape, become familiar with your gear to the point of obsession and truly understand the terrain, game and weather you’re about to face. You have waited, planned an...

Predator hunters - check this out: EZ Hunt & Haul, LLC is excited to announce the introduction of their Predator line of hunting blind trailers. The Predator is an innovative, versatile, multi-use trailer that can be utilized as a sturdy, weather-...

With the new 8x8 750 HDi, Argo has upgraded their trusty workhorse to be easier to steer, more powerful, more comfortable, more durable — yet easier to maintain, more efficient, and even more environmentally friendly. The Argo’s advanced Admiral t...

How to stretch one duck to the max - with two dishes! Here’s a one duck, two-dish supper that’ll serve three to four people and if the liver was saved in the field, you can have a tasty appetizer too boot. It’s what I call stretching a duck to t...

Are you looking for an awesome new hunting boot? New for fall 2011, ROCKY introduces the RidgeStalker, a cold-weather boot ready to stalk the cold and take it down. "The RidgeStalker is built to perform in the most extreme winter conditions,” sa...

Honda 2012 FourTrax Rancher 4x4 AT combines innovation, sophistication and hard-working credentials to stand out as one of the best picks in the world of ATVs. Riders have the option of choosing between fully automatic transmission operation and an El...

The new Feather Distracter from Johnny Stewart Wildlife Calls takes the attention away from the caller, keeping the sharp eyes of predators focused on the Distracter instead. The Feather Distracter consists of a feather attached to a sturdy collapsibl...

The Elusive Kill Zone: A look at the fine line between a killing shot and lost game. I don’t know about you, but it makes me squirm every time I hear about “the one that got away.” No one likes to admit it, and, frankly it happens to hunters mo...

Lifelike targets set at variable distances, in a variety of simulated hunting situations … what more could the off-season bowhunter ask for? An enormous polar bear stood motionless 60 metres before me. Nocking an arrow, I drew back, anchored, and to...

Shotguns are just getting better and better. Some are leaders in innovative designs that make them more reliable, faster, lighter, and pleasant to shoot — and the Browning Maxus is one of these shotguns. While I have a long history with Browning sho...

If you love a big, juicy burger that’s loaded with flavour, this recipe is for you! When you serve one of these super-sized patties on a bun with all the traditional toppings, it’s absolutely the best burger you’ll ever sink your teeth into. For...

Your ultimate guide to choosing rifles & shotguns for Canadian game. Just about every hunter I know has a definitive opinion on what type of rifle or shotgun they prefer. I have a friend, for example, who believes that the sun rises and sets on do...

If you want a powerful and capable side-by-side for your moose, elk or deer hunting season — check out the 2012 Can-Am Commander 1000XT. Powered by one of the best engines in the business — the 976cc Rotax V-Twin — which produces more than 80 ho...

Whether you take to the hills or hunt the open plains, bow hunting for mule deer is a challenging pursuit. Here are tips and tactics to get you started this fall. Beginner Mulie Bow-Hunting Equipment For the beginner bow-hunter, getting a bow that yo...

The best hunters know when not to take the shot. It was day seven of a 10-day hunt with Gana River Outfitters in the Mackenzie Mountains of the Northwest Territories, and we’d put nearly 80 km on our boots already. We were finally looking at th...

Varmint shooters, target shooters and extreme-long-range shooters should check out the Nightforce 8-32x56 and 12-42x56 NXS. Evolved from the company’s tactical line, the 8-32x56 and 12-42x56 offer fast adjustments for precise, repeatable shot placem...

For the shooter, recoil is a constant fact that must be dealt with properly if extreme accuracy is ever to be achieved. This season, take some time to learn to manage recoil. A number of years back I invited a buddy on his first Saskatchewan goos...

Forgiving, fast and compact — this is Mathews’ new Z7 Extreme. This 28-inch (axle to axle) bow shoots up to 330 fps, is available in 40-, 50-, 60-, 65- and 70-pound draw weights, offers 80 per cent let off, has draw lengths from 24 to 30 inches in...

When I was presented with the opportunity to field test the new Triumph .50 calibre magnum muzzleloader from Thompson/Center (T/C), I jumped at it. Muzzleloaders and I go back a long way, well over 30 years in fact.  I have owned at least a half-doze...

[caption id="attachment_1929" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Western Sportsman account manager Chris Holmes with a massive elk."][/caption] Once the animal is downed, the real work begins — here is how to get your game animal out of th...

Simplicity is the name of the game with Leupold’s new RCX Trail Camera — simplicity in use, that is — it’s a high-tech offering to be sure. Leupold’s line of trail cameras puts user-friendly operation in the forefront. View photos in the fie...

Here’s an Old World recipe that turns ground game into a trophy meal: Venison Perogies! It’s impossible to pinpoint the origin of perogies as many European countries, especially those in Eastern and Central regions such as Poland, Ukraine, Romania...

Combining an incredibly smooth draw and feel with blistering, 345 fps, speed, PSE’s new Dream Season EVO is one serious contender in the compound bow market this year. Add in PSE’s new Planar Flex Riser and revolutionary Centerlock Pockets, which ...

Summer is in full-swing and archery hunting season will soon be upon us. Are you ready? It was late April as we stepped on to the 3-D range. I hate to admit it but my muscles and joints complained as I drew back my bow. Carefully aiming at the we...

Designed to be powerful and affordable, Nikon’s Prostaff Series riflescopes are a hot new offering for 2011. The ProStaff series features a fully multicoated optical system, up to 98 per cent light transmission, spring-loaded Zero-Reset turrets and ...

Hornady’s new Superformance Varmint ammunition achieves muzzle velocities of 100 to 200 fps faster than any conventional ammunition. Did that get your attention? How about the company’s claim that it has increased accuracy, increased range, flatte...

Your definitive guide to selecting the correct calibre for the game you hunt.   Undoubtedly, the question of which calibre may be the optimum choice for this or that big game animal has generated more debate and campfire discussion than all bu...

How to hunt pronghorn antelope in Alberta and Saskatchewan.   If I were asked to choose a hunt that I would rate as one of the top “fun hunts” to be found, I would have to rank North America’s pronghorn antelope right near the top of my ...

Bushnell Outdoor Products has partnered with Scouting Assistant to introduce a new software application for Trophy Cam users. Field Scan Time Lapse software allows users to review days of time-lapse images in minutes thanks to sophisticated motion sear...

New lightweight, compact binoculars from Swarovski! The compact, ergonomic design and light weight of the new CL Companion 30 combines make it a great entry-level model binocular that will be versatile for all hunting requirements. The bright, clear o...

Straightforward it is, but screw up your draw, anchor, aim or release and shot opportunities can go south in a hurry. Shooting a bow with accuracy requires technical expertise. Several muscle groups are mobilized and it demands both mental and ph...

Here’s a recipe for the king of campfire breads: Bannock! When I was kid growing up in Muskoka, ON, Dad and I did a lot of canoeing in the backwaters of Algonquin Park. Since there was usually a portage or two along many of the routes, everything th...

Exciting new rifles from Browning! Left-hand shooters now have three models of left-hand X-Bolt rifles to choose from in the new Browning X-Bolt rifle line. These new rifles have the same innovative features as the popular right-hand models. The three...

If you can see the colour of a white-tailed deer's eyes, you’ve probably broken the 20-yard barrier! When we think of close range deer hunting, we typically think of bow hunting. Imperative for the archer, make no mistake, gun hunters too can capital...

Upland Bird Hunters - check out this exciting new offering from Browning! For 2011, Browning will introduce the new Bird'N Lite Upland line of outdoor apparel that features a weight distribution system that incorporates shoulder straps, fully adjustab...

What attributes should a deer rifle have? Well, let’s start with the requisites. The cartridge must be relatively flat shooting, with the capability of making shots out to and beyond 300 metres. It must also be capable of delivering sufficient bulle...

I have long been a fan of autoloading shotguns and presently own a half-dozen shotguns in this configuration. But that was where I have ended my ownership of autoloading firearms. There are a number of reason for this tendency but two of the most impo...

Rifle hunters have had this technology for years. Now it's the archer's turn. For the archer/bowhunter product quality, performance and accuracy always take center stage and at Clean-Shot Archery all these features have been combined into the newest in...

Avoid rifle deterioration! Take proper care of your rifle, and it will last you a lifetime. The time between hunting seasons is a great time to not only wistfully ponder that new rifle you want to purchase — but also how to care for it after you hav...

Winchester fans unite! In 2010 Winchester Repeating Arms brought back the longtime popular Model 94 lever-action rifle to their line of rifles.  For 2011 — two new Model 94 rifle models will be added to the line, a Sporter rifle and a handy Short ri...

This fiery recipe is just one more great reason for hunting bear. Perhaps you harvested a huge bruin in northern Alberta or on the coast of BC this year? Perhaps you have leftover meat from your northern Saskatchewan hunt last season? My motto, when i...

A couple of years ago, Bushnell revolutionized GPS technology by making it simple for everyone to use with the popular BackTrack (including this writer!). The BackTrack allows you to set a location you want to get back to with a press of a button. Sim...

Accurate archery matters! Bow tuning, form and function go hand-in-hand to achieve consistent arrow placement. How many times have you visited the range to practice archery only to discover that you’re no longer shooting tight groups? Some are left...

Whether you use them at the range or in the field — or both — these new shooting sticks will make you a more accurate marksman. Browning is adding the new MOA Shooting Sticks to its diverse line of  shooting accessories for 2011. The sticks are c...

In today’s climate of getting the most bang for your buck, the concept of purchasing one gun that can handle a number of hunting situations is most appealing. The idea of interchangeable barrels is not new but for one reason or another I just never ...

Keep bugs at bay this summer! The Thermacell Outdoor Insect-Repellent Lantern is the best option for keeping mosquitoes and other insects in any outdoor camping setting. The Patio Lantern is both a powerful insect repellent device and a functional and...

Avoid becoming a statistic, consider safety priority one when bowhunting from the trees. Back in the late ‘80s, when tree stand hunting really caught on here in Alberta, as well as BC, Manitoba and even Saskatchewan, relatively few hunters wore safe...

Neither rain, snow nor submersion will prevent your tails from having back-up photos. The MINOX DC 9011 WP Camera features the ruggedness and top performance for any situation. The DC 9011 WP sets new standards in digital photography with MINOX. Boast...

Just like a waterfowler or upland bird hunter relies on a specialized gun for ultimate performance under special conditions so should a turkey hunter. Turkey hunting is increasing in popularity — especially in BC and Manitoba, and even in Alberta wh...

Power, grace, speed and economy all mark the Jackal Crossbow, available only from the world’s number one maker of modern crossbows, Barnett Outdoors. The Jackal is a successful blending of style and performance with the design features all shooters ...

Winchester Ammunition continues to pioneer innovation and expand its rimfire offerings in 2011 by adding the Varmint HE™ 3/1 Segmenting expansion bullet to its rimfire hunting lineup. The unique 3/1 segment design exclusive to Winchester, features a...

Awesome archery target! With its new Tri-Core Technology for excellent durability and performance; high-visibility design; and its surprisingly low price, there’s no wonder that the new Hurricane Bag Target is flying off the shelves at archery shops...

Recipe Special: Baked beans with bacon cooked in an underground pit are the best beans ever. I love baked beans and, contrary to what some contemporary cooks might think, I’m not full of hot air when I boast about bean-hole beans being the best bean...

For Varmint Hunting, This Gun And Scope Is One Deadly Duo Hunting varmints requires a rifle and scope that can deliver unparalleled accuracy out to ranges that test the limits of both the equipment and the hunter. Whether hunting ground squirrels or c...

It may look like it’s ready to storm the beaches of Normandy, but the new Thunder Jet Landing Craft is exactly the boat you need to transport gear to your remote hunting or fishing camp. The TJ Landing Craft is available in three boat model types (c...

Preventive maintenance is something that anglers and hunters who boat should always be mindful of. Certain tasks are best carried out before the boating season starts and others when the boat is being prepared for winter storage. In addition, routine ...

Swarovski Optik’s new EL 50mm binoculars with “Swarovision” technology specially developed for greater viewing comfort, especially for eyeglass wearers. Using a field, which the company claims helps to create a true image, it is possible to produce diamond-bright image resolution right up to the very edge of the field of view ensuring the finest detail without any edge distortion.

I have used spike camps to hunt mountain sheep, caribou, mountain goat, mule deer, elk, bears and even moose. In fact, I have taken my best Dall’s sheep, mule deer, mountain caribou, grizzly bear, and moose with the aid of a spike camp. But what actually is a spike camp? I suspect any number of hunters may describe them in somewhat varying terms but, from my perspective, they are lightweight camps that are usually located in the heart of game country — at times in their very living room, minimally equipped for limited stays, and are readily portable and mobile for quick changes in location to accommodate one’s search for game.

Is The Winchester SX3 Extreme Turkey — The Ultimate Turkey Gun? Whether you hunt southeastern BC, southern Manitoba and Ontario or Alberta's limited entry draw — you know there are guns that one can use to hunt turkey and then there are “turkey ...

Contrary to popular opinion, black bears are not the vicious creatures that our mainstream media make them out to be. You’ve probably heard me say this before, but here it is again — the only thing predictable about bears is that they’re unpredictable. That said, under most circumstances, they want nothing to do with people. Yes, they’ll take unusual risks to access provisions left by people but they’ll normally do so with extreme caution.

Hunter’s Specialties Scent-A-Way TEK4 Women’s Line Last year, Hunter’s Specialties unveiled their Tek4 base-layer clothing — garments that are not only comfortable, moisture wicking and have the uncanny ability to keep the user cool on hot day...

In my book, a perfectly cooked game steak not only needs — but also deserves a special topping to crown it king of the platter! Below are a few cooking tips specially geared for game and some mouthwatering toppers that add excitement and flair to any steak — be it deer, moose, elk, buffalo, bear or other.

I was asked the other day by a non-hunter if I was a “Trophy Hunter."  My immediate, emphatic, unapologetic response was, “You bet I am.” And I am.  I have several sets of trophy antlers at home.  None of them are anywhere close to getting me...

Take a rare step inside a 500-year-old collection from the world's oldest gunmaker: Beretta. Family owned for five centuries, Beretta Arms Manufacturing Company is the world’s third-oldest corporation. Based in Gardona Val Trompia, in the Brescia re...

This past fall, I had the chance to wear some of Remington’s new clothing items. I wore the Remington 4-in-1 parka, insulated pants and reversible bomber jacket. The jackets and pants were very warm and comfortable. I found the zippers very smooth a...

Recipe special: Slow-cooking is the fast way to put supper on the table. What I enjoy most about crock-pot cooking recipes, aside from the fact that slow-cooked foods, especially meats, are extra tender, moist and delicious, is that I can be gone away...

Your technical archery skill may be second to none, but misjudge the distance, and your arrow will surely miss its mark I know some incredible archers, several of whom are also outstanding bow hunters. As I strive each year to improve my own skills, I...

Your essential guide to optics — the key to a successful hunt. Optics have forever changed the way we hunt. They have allowed us to become highly  proficient and better hunters. We are now able to find and take game more reliably, under poorer li...

My checklist for elk hunting in the mountains of Alberta and BC has been pared down to the bare essentials with the goal to travel light because elk hunts can be grueling affairs. I now wear full camouflage clothing — fall brown or fall grey dependi...

Predator hunting: Consider the facts and it’s easy to see that the Yukon, Northwest Territories, British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan have a high density of predators. Mainstream game animals are on red alert, and rightly so; few other places ...

I have to say that I’m impressed with the stable of off-the-shelf products that rifle manufacturers are offering these days. It’s pretty hard to find a factory rifle that won’t shoot at least a 1.5-inch group at 100 yards and truthfully, with a ...

Hoyt claims their 2011 Carbon Element is the pinnacle of the company’s engineering and design dominance — and it shows. Meticulously crafted utilizing a patent pending hollow carbon tube design with high-performance carbon fiber, Carbon Element is...

Here are some awesome tips for goose hunting you need to know! Scouting Scouting is essential to a successful snow goose hunt. When targeting these birds, invest lots of time into scouting. As you figure out where to hunt, spend more time observing ...