** 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
Judging Stone’s Sheep In The Field
There has been a long time debate on the aging of rams in the field by counting the annuli on their horns. This won't be a tutorial on "aging" a thinhorn to the specific year (we'll touch on it) but more on how to judge an Old Ram vs. a Young Ram. It's been studied and documented that harvesting the older mature rams is the least harmful … [Read more...] about Judging Stone’s Sheep In The Field
Stone Sheep Hunting Gear List – Updated For 2012
A few years ago I put out the first version of my backpack sheep hunting list, after a few more trips and miles on the trail I've upgraded some gear and refined the list a little more. This list isn't the be-all-end-all of sheep hunting gear lists but it's a good start, I may have missed a few items and will add them over the coming weeks if thats … [Read more...] about Stone Sheep Hunting Gear List – Updated For 2012
Finding Water On A Backpack Stone Sheep Hunt
Many people think it's easy to find water in the mountains, and for the most part it usually is, but when you're backpacking for sheep you want to get up high, and once you're above timberline and even higher into the 6500'+ range water can sometimes be pretty scarce when you're backpacking for sheep. Sometimes you get lucky and you'll find a … [Read more...] about Finding Water On A Backpack Stone Sheep Hunt
BC Black Bear Hunting Opens Tomorrow
April 1st 2011 marks the opening of yet another Spring Bear season in BC. If you weren't lucky enough to draw a Grizzly tag you'll be left with the next best option and that's Black Bear hunting. April is still a little early to go out and expect a ton of action but the odd bear can be found and you can be sure they'll have a fairly decent cape … [Read more...] about BC Black Bear Hunting Opens Tomorrow
Field Judging Black Bear Size
Field judging Black Bears can sometimes be difficult even for the most experienced of bear hunters. The animal you are judging is usually completely black aside from color phase bears, they have thick fur and the shadows they create can be decieving. With that said there are a few methods you can have at your disposal to help you determine if … [Read more...] about Field Judging Black Bear Size
Vancouver Island Spring Black Bear Hunting
Vancouver Island, boasts one of the densest populations of black bears anywhere in North America. Yet, it's one of the most under utilized hunts within the province. With such a healthy population of bears, it's not uncommon to see several in a day during the peak of the season, making it an excellent opportunity to take out a newer hunter, or a … [Read more...] about Vancouver Island Spring Black Bear Hunting
Best Sleeping Bags For Backpack Hunting
With so many different makes and brands out there it's tough to figure out which sleeping bags are worth your hard earned money. Most backpack hunters demand the best of the best for their gear, and sleeping bags are crucially important, especially during some of those later season chilly mountain nights one might experience on a backpack muley, … [Read more...] about Best Sleeping Bags For Backpack Hunting
