A bear attacked a hunter near Hungry Horse Reservoir in Montana on Sunday, September 24th, 2017, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. Details are sketchy. Neither the bear’s species or the hunter’s injuries are known at this time. The…
These days, ammunition is often scarce and expensive. Many gun owners limit their armories to weapons chambered for popular cartridges such as .308 Winchester, .30-06, and .300 Winchester Magnum. All good rounds, but this Darwinian process has pushed many others…
The latest in the ongoing friction between burgeoning grizzly bear populations and humans in Montana escalated the week of September 17, 2017. Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks reported a single grizzly killed ten–you read right–ten calves in a short time…
How much power do you need in a hunting rifle? The obvious answer: enough. So, how much is enough, and is there such a thing as too much? The first part is somewhat complex, with different factors important at different…
The Montana National Guard will allow limited deer hunting on Fort Harrison near Helena, Montana for service members who have been awarded the Purple Heart. Eligible hunters must provide proof of their medal and possess a license to hunt from…
Winchester’s ubiquitous Power Point hunting bullet has been around since the 1960’s. It is a conventional cup and draw bullet; the lead interior is not bonded to the jacket. It derives its name from the exposed lead point which initiates…
Here’s more on what a whitetail sees and how it perceives you, the hunter. Other helpful stories you’ll like: 5 Deer Hunting Tips to Increase Your Success [Video] Lever-Action Deer Gun Shootout: .30-30 v. .44 Magnum [Video] LocaCarnivore Expert:…
The useful part in this video starts about five minutes in, so be patient. Other helpful stories you’ll like: Mule Deer: We Aren’t Back East, Toto [Video] First Day of Whitetail Deer Season Do You Remember Your First Deer?…
I had originally written this for our sister site, Eating Wild Montana. (If you have a chance, go over there and check it out.) After rereading it, I couldn’t help but think it would help other hunters explain why they…
Prvi Partizan (PPU) has a reputation for good quality ammunition at a reasonable price. The author has used their ammunition before with acceptable results. Many companies offer 300 grain .375 H&H loads, but at more than twice PPU’s price. Is…
