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 anywhere some distance can be found, whether across a Midwestern farm field or from ridge to ridge in the Appalachians.

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!

I’m excited to spread the word on our latest sponsor – Golden Valley Natural Meat Snacks. These guys have been in the jerky business for a long time and we’re excited to team up with them and provide their products to our contest winners. Check them out at: www.GoldenValleyNatural.com You’ve probably heard about our contest [...]

In anticipation of an Archery Elk hunt this year, I had a chance to test out the “Lumenok.” I was not planning on hunting with them because I didn’t want to adjust my bow with only a few days to go until the hunt started. I was already dialed in and didn’t want to take any chances. However, those plans went out the window one evening as I was practicing as the sun was going down. I tried a Lumenok to see how it worked. Needles to say I had them in my quiver while I chased bugling bulls a few days later. Here’s what I found:

I’ve been getting a bunch of great pictures from this hunting season and will be choosing a bunch of winners over the next few months. To those of you who have taken some great photos this season — send me some more pictures! Not only can you have braggin rights for being featured on the [...]

I’ve often heard hunters speak of the highs of hunting, as well as the lows. I think sometimes the magnitude of this emotional transition is forgotten after a tag is notched. Part 1: A good friend of mine had a similar tag late last year and came home empty-handed. His biggest regret wasn’t necessarily coming [...]

Those of you who follow the forum closely, or follow HuntAddicts.com on Social Media sites are probably aware that the HuntAddicts decals are here and showing up on a vehicle near you. We’re proud to be giving them away to winners of our Weekly Fix contest as well as having a few giveaways on facebook. [...]

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s 2011 Elk Forecast – a state by state breakdown of elk populations and hunt expectations for 2011. This is great information for every elk hunter!