How to Prevent Altitude Sickness While Hunting

Group of hikers with backpacks and sticks walking on a mountain at sunset - Four friends making an excursion in the nature

Whether you’re a beginner hunter or a seasoned veteran, many people who come to Montana to hunt underestimate the effects of higher altitudes. In fact, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is to not prepare for higher elevations before your hunt. When your body isn’t used to higher elevations, you can experience fatigue,… Read more »

Top 3 Mistakes People Make During a Hunt

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Whether you’re hunting antelope, black bears, or mountain lions, hunting is a difficult sport. Your first few hunting trips will likely involve several mistakes. This is normal and shouldn’t diminish your enthusiasm. However, you can reduce the likelihood of these mistakes by being aware of them beforehand. You’re unprepared for higher elevations Many beginner hunters… Read more »

How to Store Wild Game Meat

meat stored in a freezer

Hunting is an exhilarating activity, full of ups and downs. When you finally get a kill, you’ll be filled with a sense of satisfaction and pride. After all, hunting is no easy trip! You’ll also be gifted plenty of wild game meat. Chances are, though, you won’t be able to use the meat all at… Read more »

Pronghorn vs. Antelope: What’s the Difference?

group of pronghorns standing in valley

Pronghorns and antelope are often mistaken for one another. And indeed, they are quite similar animals. Both are small and slender and able to run at terrifically fast speeds. It’s not wonder, then, that so many people think they are the same species. However, pronghorns and antelopes are not only different species, but live on… Read more »

How to Hunt a Mule Deer in Montana

Taking Down a Mule Deer in Montana

During the course of an elk hunt, there’s a good chance to spot a big mule deer on the plains of Montana. Assuming you have your deer license in addition to your big game license, this is a great opportunity to take one of these highly sought-after trophies. Today, we’ll share a few mule deer… Read more »

Top 3 Tips to Improve Your Rifle Hunting Accuracy

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Many who venture out to the wilderness to hunt claim a rifle as their weapon of choice. But a rifle is not a tool that is mastered easily. Even experienced rifle hunters must continue to improve their accuracy and skill. Here are some tips to make you a more accurate rifle hunter. Don’t Just Practice… Read more »

The Top Five Hunting Tools You Need

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For a successful hunt, you need to have the right tools for the job. We don’t just mean your rifle or bow (although those are certainly important). Instead, we mean the actual tools that you will be carrying around in your hunt pack. Here, we detail the top five hunting tools you should have with… Read more »

The Top 3 Tips for Gopher Hunting

gopher

Montana is mostly known for black bear and antelope hunting, but did you know you could hunt gophers as well? Gopher hunting can be a challenging yet exhilarating experience. However, not many people know the best ways to hunt gophers. Here, we discuss the top three tips you should know before you head out for… Read more »

How to Improve Your Bowhunting

Practicing Your Bowhunting

What do you do during the off-season? If you’re a hunter, you can take this time to improve your bowhunting. Here are some tips on how to do just that. Update Your Gear If you’re going to become a better bowhunter, you may also need to invest in some better gear. Take some leftover money… Read more »

Archery Hunting Practice Tips

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Before you head out for an archery hunt, it’s a good idea to sharpen your skills. Running through some practice drills can ensure a more successful hunt. But how do you get started? Here, we discuss some of the best archery hunting practice tips: Start practicing early The earlier you start practicing for the upcoming… Read more »