August 3, 2017
Last fall, I wrote an article on some of the gear that I felt performed well for me during elk season. In that article, I talked […]
October 28, 2016
I received a ton of emails leading up to elk season this year regarding my recommendations for gear – everything from boots and backpacks to bows […]
August 8, 2016
I can hardly wait each spring for the snow to melt in the high country. For me, this officially kicks off the start of a new […]
July 20, 2016
Are GPS units worthwhile? For me, the answer to this question is an emphatic YES! Every year, I go through the process of evaluating what gear […]
March 9, 2016
Like hunting tactics, backcountry gear is as individualistic as it gets. Everyone has their own opinion about what they like to use and how they […]
November 10, 2015
Elk hunting the backcountry is an adventure without equal when compared to the rudimentary day-to-day existence of our modern world. A sizable portion of the adventure […]
July 22, 2015
This article will cover some basic gear I use on a 5 day bivy or backpack trip into the backcountry. Since the majority of these trips […]
May 20, 2015
Elk 101.com Prostaff member, Mark Skousen’s Elk Hunting Gear Profile Editor: We caught up with Elk101 Pro-staff member Mark Skousen to see what he’s going to […]
April 8, 2013
When it comes to quality hunting gear, you can find opinions and reviews to support just about any recommendation. Selecting the equipment that will make you […]
July 20, 2012
“I surely would have killed that bull, but this, that, or the other thing went wrong!” How many times have you been a part of a […]
July 11, 2012
I mentioned in an earlier article that bivy hunting techniques and strategies are best learned by experience, trials, and errors. The same can be said of […]
June 26, 2012
My absolute favorite type of elk hunting is backcountry DIY (Do-It-Yourself). In my opinion, no other type of hunt requires more preparation, effort, planning, and reward […]