During my recent black bear hunt with W&L Guide Services in High Level, Alberta, I was blessed to kill two great bears during the second day of the 6-day hunt. What's a guy to do in bear camp when he's tagged out? Well, I sat for wolves one night; exciting, but no luck. I spent most of the rest of my time hanging out with the guides, trying to absorb their tricks of the black bear guiding trade (future career?).

Following up on my introduction to beaver hunting, I want to re-emphasize my caution about checking your local laws to make sure that what you're doing is completely legal. Beaver control has become a necessity in much of North America, but shooting them is not always allowed or it's restricted in a variety of ways. So, check your regulations. With that reminder out of the way, let's look at what guns work best on beavers.

Choosing a sight for your bow can be a daunting task. Have you ever considered a single-pin sight? That's what I use, and for today's Deadly Passion Tip I'll explain why and how I use it.

If you want an overdose of adrenaline, climb down from your treestand and hunt black bears on the ground. I've done it several times, and I can tell you there's nothing quite like it. Watch today's video to see some of my up-close-and-personal encounters with black bears in Alberta. I'll also share the names of two of my personal favorite black bear hunting outfitters.

Most modern handguns have an accessory rail and many companies offer high-output lights that can be attached to these rails. Some even have an integrated laser. Others, such as the Crimson Trace Light Guard, don't even need a rail; they can be attached to the trigger guard. Most are moderately easy to activate while maintaining a normal two-hand grip. Having the light attached directly to your handgun frees up your support hand to open doors, conduct reloads, call 911 or pick your nose. So, a weapon light is a good idea. Right?

I’ve recently taken a renewed liking to Twitter, and after catching up with old tweeps (Twitter speak for "Twitter peeps"), I started to do a little searching for new kids on the block or old kids who I never had the chance to connect with. In the process, I stumbled across a cool new smartphone app called “SafeToCarry."  The app does what the name suggests: It tells you what businesses in your area or across the U.S. allow concealed-carry permit holders to carry on their premises.

Last week I was at a buddy’s house watching hunting shows, and when an ad for Hornady Ammunition hit the flat-screen, I spotted myself pulling the trigger.

The truck doors slammed and we kicked up dust with a bed full of fleshy beavers and a muddy ATV. Our stomachs were full from a hearty afternoon meal, but our Mossbergs were starving. Hopefully the bears are, too.

This is a varmint and predator hunting blog, so it's only fitting that we spend a little time looking at hunting the largest rodent in North America. Compared to prairie dogs, rats and other rodents, this critter is a relative monster. Forty- and 50-pound animals aren't uncommon, and there are stories about big ones that tip the scales at 100 pounds. That's a rodent twice the size of a big coyote.

I've been busy—very busy—in the turkey woods, but finally managed to tag a gobbler in Wisconsin. Anyways, sorry for the delay, gang. I know you're all anxious to see if you won any gear from "Inside the Box" last month, so watch today's video to find out!