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2011 Photo Contest Winners

Thanks to two of our great sponsors (Nielson Productions Taxidermy and Golden Valley Meat Snacks) our contest for 2011 was a huge success. We had a lot of great entries -- here are the winners: (The winners were chosen by a panel of judges in [more]

So Many Packs to Choose from...

With so many different companies creating quality hunting backpacks, choosing the perfect hunting pack should be easy. However, more options equates to more research, so over the next few months, I hope to share as much information as I can [more]

Practical Motivation for Today’s Hunter

Getting in shape for hunting season is very important. Contributor Izzy Walls tells a few stories of his training and results while chasing bugling bulls in Idaho! [more]

Do it Yourself European Mount

You can easily spend over $100 for a good European Mount of your trophy. Why not do it yourself for under $15. The process explained in this tutorial involves simmering the head and can be finished from beginning to wall in one afternoon. [more]

Hunting with Spotting Scopes

By John Barsness -- A spotting scope’s use in hunting often begins before the season actually opens. A spotting scope allows the hunter to “scout” big game animals without disturbing them. This works not just in the wide-open West but [more]

Application Time 2012

2012 Application Season is here! We've put together a deadline table of when you need to apply for every western state! Don't lose your points - or start building them today! [more]

WEEKLY FIX
RaeLynn made good on her first hunt ever! She went out with her Uncle and Father, but she was alone when this bull came within range. Remembering advice given from her uncle she made a great shot and harvested her first big game animal! RaeLynn’s prize is a HuntAddicts.com decal and a bag of Golden Valley Beef Jerky!