Entries for July 2008

There are three kinds of dogs that must learn, or relearn, house rules: puppies coming into your home that know nothing; somewhat older dogs that have always lived outside and must be taught house rules; and previously well-mannered dogs that have been housed in a kennel (let’s say for professional training) and might need a refresher course.

When hunting big whitetails in Saskatchewan, hours of waiting and watching can be rewarded—or wasted—in a few precious moments.

My dad was determined to raise his sons with plenty of father/son bonding time—a relational cornerstone that eluded him while growing up. He chose several activities for us to enjoy together; however, to this day, hunting is one we come back to every year.

Stupid weather—the weekend forecast for Cheyenne, Wyoming, had called for 48 degrees and partly cloudy, yet I was hiking in a full-blown blizzard. The day’s high temp wouldn’t crack 30, but it didn’t pay to complain because I knew my “Git-R-Done” guide wasn’t interested in hearing me whine.

The rolling Texas Panhandle landscape provided the perfect backdrop for hunting like a coyote—sneaking sure-kill close to the prying eyes of the prairie goats that dotted the landscape.

New Mexico's Jicarilla Apache tribal lands are home to world-class bull elk.

Prime elk habitat can be overrun with hunters, and that's why the biggest bulls often make their home elsewhere.

Hunting trophy whitetails in the far reaches of Saskatchewan is not the type of environment where you hope you have the correct gear. You need it. Learn from the adventures of NAH Associate Editor Luke Hartle.

For some of the best mule deer hunting in North America, forget the romantic images of giant muley bucks set against a sweeping Rocky Mountains panorama... and look for big muleys without mountains, says expert Mark Kayser.

Don't live by the old adage "the lazy days of summer." Toiling a few hours in the summer heat might be your ticket to a hot autumn whitetail hunt. You might even get to rescue a damsel in distress.  Read Mark Kayser's tips for summer deer stand preparation here.