Many factors influence how successful your food plot and deer attractant plants will be, not the least of which is climate. That’s why it’s important to choose plants that are specifically adapted for the climate in your area. One of the best tools for determining this is the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. [Read more…]
CHESTNUT HILL OUTDOORS: Plant Hazardous Zones
August 9, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Montana: Anglers, Campers, Hikers, Hunters Cautioned About Grizzly Bear Expansion
June 19, 2018 By
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff observed a grizzly bear on the morning of June 14 at the Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge, about 10 miles northeast of Great Falls in Cascade County.
Officials first thought the bear was the sibling of the bear that died earlier this week of insecticide poisoning. However, the bear observed at Benton Lake NWR is noticeably larger than the sibling bear (300 pounds vs. 130 pounds), and FWP biologists have determined it is a different bear. [Read more…]
4 Steps For A Successful Spring Food Plot
March 2, 2018 By
WEST POINT, MS – The spring and summer months are critical when it comes to deer herd health. By providing a consistent, high-protein food source, whitetails will have their best chance for reaching their full genetic potential. Below are 4 key steps to help you grow a successful spring food plot this year.
Know Your Dirt
If you haven’t recently taken a soil test to know where your pH level is or if you are in need of soil nutrients, get it done. There are many ways this could be done. One of the most effective ways is to contact your local company, such as this lawn care california company, for example, to see if they can come and look at your soil. Depending on the plants you plan on growing, the soil may need to be more acidic. This is why it’s sometimes better to contact a professional service who can ensure you have the correct pH level in your soil for growing. Knowing the characteristics of the soil not only helps determine the most productive species to plant but gives land managers the information needed to properly amend the soil ensuring a successful, nutritious food plot. Soil tests through the BioLogic lab are fast, simple, and inexpensive. Choose the crop you are planning to plant, and you will receive fertilizer recommendations specific to that crop and your soil. [Read more…]
Mystery Ranch Backpacks Names 2017 Ambassador Team
February 15, 2017 By
Launches new microsite to celebrate the select outdoor visionaries who reflect the brand’s values and fuel the company’s product development
Bozeman, MT. – MYSTERY RANCH, makers of superlative backpacks, just announced their 2017 Ambassador Team. Comprised of cutting edge climbers as well as hardcore backpacking hunters, what really sets these individuals apart is how they blend their respective outdoor prowess with higher purpose. Be it fighting tooth and nail for the protection of public lands or simply offering the highest quality, locally sourced foods, the MYSTERY RANCH Ambassadors are so much more than their V-grades or Boone and Crockett scores. These understated, over-achieving athletes are both low-key legends as well as inspirational advocates. [Read more…]
Wyoming Game and Fish to Raise Fees
February 7, 2017 By
Dear Fellow Sportsmen:
The Wyoming Game and Fish as of several months had about $ 56 million in their “reserve” account. Please read below.
THIS IS IMPORTANT AND WE HOPE THAT YOU CAN READ THIS EMAIL. THERE IS A BILL IN THE WYOMING LEGISLATURE (HB 288) THAT WILL RAISE LICENSE FEES IN 2018. THERE WERE NO PUBLIC MEETINGS HELD IN WYOMING CONCERNING THIS BILL; AND PAR FOR THE COURSE, THE WYOMING GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT DID NOT CONTACT HARDLY ANY NONRESIDENT SPORTSMEN TO GET THEIR OPINION. THIS IS OFFENSIVE, AS THE NONRESIDENT SPORTSMEN PAY 65% OF THE WGFD’S BILLS. YOU PICK UP THE MAJOIRTY OF TAB IN THIS STATE. IN RECENT HISTORY, ALMOST ALL RESIDENT SPORTSMEN’S GROUPS HAVE “MARCHED” WITH THE WGFD AND SUPPORT SUCH IDEAS OR BILLS—THIS USUALLY INCLUDES THE WYOMING WILDLIFE FEDERATION, RMEF, DU, PF, MULE DEER FANANTICS, AND THE WYOMING OUTFITTERS AND GUIDES ASSOCIATION (WYOGA). Of course, anybody or any group is entitled to express any opinion, but it is disheartening that the nonresident sportsmen is kept in the dark about these proceedings. Many of the residents care about fairness and the constitutionality of such a bill—it is basically “charge” the nonresidents heavily and let us hunt for 99 cents. [Read more…]
Tree Stand Safety Tips for Hunters
September 23, 2016 By
MONTPELIER, Vt. – Tree stands get hunters out of sight and smell of wary deer, but they can also get hunters into trouble. Here are some tips from Vermont Fish & Wildlife to help stay safe and get the most out of your tree stand hunting experience:
•Choose a live, straight tree.
•Buy smart. Only use stands certified by the Treestand Manufacturers Association (TMA). [Read more…]
HUNT DIY Featuring Zach Bowhay
July 21, 2016 By
Western Hunter is excited to share Zach Bowhay’s new comprehensive hunting resource, HUNT DIY, in a special section on the Western Hunter blog.
HUNT DIY is your source for do-it-yourself, Western big game hunting, strategies and tactics.
Follow Zach and team as they explain the preparation, gear, and tactics they use to execute hunts across the west.
They’ll keep you up-to-date with the latest videos, reviews and tips from Zach, straight to your inbox.
So, watch this video:
And follow along with the blog to get your prepared for your do-it-yourself adventure!
Grizzly Bear Recovery Leadership Heads to North Idaho for Annual Summer Meeting
June 15, 2016 By
MISSOULA – The Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC), the multi-agency committee responsible for coordinating the recovery of grizzly bears in the continental United States and adjacent Canadian Provinces will be taking their annual summer meeting to the North Idaho. The IGBC will be meeting at the Kootenai River Lodge in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, starting on June 22 and ending June 23. [Read more…]
Find Out What Bears Really Do In The Woods
June 13, 2016 By
Idaho Falls – When it comes to bears and humans a strange bond exists. As infants we give our children stuffed bears, yet as adults many people fear being in the same woods where bears might be. The Idaho Department of Fish & Game (IDFG) will be hosting a free workshop to help demystify bears and help humans to understand what they can do to keep themselves and bears from getting into trouble. [Read more…]
Breathe easy this cold and flu season!
October 29, 2015 By
Well, it’s that time of year again of running noses, sore throats, coughing all of which are not conducive to hunting, hiking and or exercising. Nurse, your chances of receiving one of these “lovely bugs” greatly increases if you have children in your house the illness.
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