A nice big tom has been on my bucket list for a while and I've been friends with a local houndsman for quite a few years now and we've hunted together for sheep and gone out in search of cats a few times unsuccessfully. That all changed this past weekend! With the nice fresh snow we were getting we made some plans and ventured out in the early … [Read more...] about Vancouver Island Cougar Hunt Dec 2016
My Sons First Vancouver Island Sitka Blacktail Buck
My oldest son just turned 13 a few months ago and with the start of deer season in close proximity he asked me if he could go deer hunting this year and possibly get his own buck. Great! We headed down to the Cabelas in Nanaimo and got a youth hunting license for him. September passed and not much hunting was done. As it got a little later into … [Read more...] about My Sons First Vancouver Island Sitka Blacktail Buck
The Man Called Red – Book Review
"The Man Called Red" is an autobiography about my Grandfather, N.B. "Red" Sorensen, written and published by himself. It'd be lying if I didn't say I was a little biased but it's an excellent book about a man who lived a life and lifestyle that many can only sit back and dream about. No, it wasn't a wealthy life or one of someone who travelled … [Read more...] about The Man Called Red – Book Review
Taking Care Of Your Feet On A Backpack Hunting Trip
** Updated and Revised - July 2016 ** When all you’ve got to get around in the mountains are two-feet-and-a-heartbeat then you’d better make damn sure your feet are up to the challenge. Wet, tired and sore feet suck and there are many different ways to help your feet better on a long, steep trail with a heavy pack. Making a point of taking … [Read more...] about Taking Care Of Your Feet On A Backpack Hunting Trip
An October Stone’s Sheep Hunt
This is a story written by my Dad. He spent nearly 30 years as a big game guide in Northern BC, hunting primarily sheep. This is a story about the largest ram he ever personally guided for. Enjoy. OCTOBER 19th; The date of the best and worst of my sheep hunting memories. It was late October 1973; we had 2 sheep camps out in the area one lead … [Read more...] about An October Stone’s Sheep Hunt
Why I’m Ditching My GPS, SPOT and Satellite Phone on Backpack Hunting Trips
Why I'm Ditching My GPS, SPOT and Satellite Phone on Backpack Hunting Trips Those are some pretty key pieces of safety gear for any back country hunter. All 3 of these items might be a tad overkill with the SPOT and a satellite phone but being that I work from home and service web design/marketing clients all around the world it's fairly … [Read more...] about Why I’m Ditching My GPS, SPOT and Satellite Phone on Backpack Hunting Trips
The Life and Times of Buck 8917 – PennState Deer Study
This is an interesting study completed by Duane Diefenbach of PennState University. They collared a young buck and followed him 24/7 until his death. It reveals a lot about deer movement. On March 29, 2013 we captured an adult buck (he had his first set of antlers in autumn 2012) on the Bald Eagle State Forest. We slapped a GPS collar and some … [Read more...] about The Life and Times of Buck 8917 – PennState Deer Study
Factors Affecting Moose Populations in Central BC
It's no mystery to hunters that Moose populations in certain areas of the province have declined sharply in the last few years. In some areas declines as much as 50-70% were reported via recent population surveys. In February of 2012 a 5 year provincially-coordinated moose research project began to determine moose population change in relation to … [Read more...] about Factors Affecting Moose Populations in Central BC
Buying a Used Ford Truck For Your Hunting Trips In BC?
If you want to travel and hunt around BC then a pickup truck or a good SUV is often the ticket to hunt all around the province. A good pickup truck will haul you, your buddies, your trailers, your quads, your river boats, and side-by-sides all around the province chasing whatever is in season or just enjoying the outdoor lifestyle we're fortunate … [Read more...] about Buying a Used Ford Truck For Your Hunting Trips In BC?
Hilleberg Allak Backpacking Tent Review
A good, no make that GREAT tent should be an essential part of every backpack hunters gear. In the hunting circles I am in most backpack hunters are looking for a tent that can accommodate 2 people and their gear, is light enough to be hauled up mountains, small enough to be packed without being too cumbersome and doesn't get laden with … [Read more...] about Hilleberg Allak Backpacking Tent Review
