With three subspecies of moose, a variety of landscapes and habitats, and a well-developed guide-outfitter industry, British Columbia is a prime moose hunting destination.
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Cast and Blast Tours: Five best options for those who are after the best of both worlds
There are times, places and species where some of the most sought-after kinds of fishing, and some of the most iconic types of hunting, can happen together, side by side, in the course of one and the same trip. Here are, in no particular order, five such combinations that, in our opinion, offer the best of both worlds.
Continue readingHunting in Maine
Maine was one of the first destinations for hunting and fishing tourism in the USA, and remains a great choice for residents of large East Coast urban areas even today.
Continue reading2021 Heads Up: Draw Applications, OTC Tags and Preference Points for Most Popular Western States
The world of limited draw, application dates, preference points, and alternative over-the-counter options in the USA is so wide and various that a comprehensive review for any given year could easily fill a 1,000-page volume. In this post, we’ll give a brief overlook on a non-resident hunter’s prospects of hunting in the most popular states in the West.
Continue readingMoose Hunting in the Lower 48: Problems and Opportunities
The Lower 48 have hardly been on top of anyone’s moose hunting destination list – until COVID-19 and related travel bans made many Americans look more closely at hunting opportunities at home.
So, what can the heart of the USA offer to an aspiring moose hunter?
Continue readingMoose Hunting in Alaska. A conversation with an outfitter
Most first-time moose hunters are surprised by the amount of time you spend sitting under a tarp glassing a valley. You need to be vigilant from sun up to sun down no matter what. The other big surprise is that with moose it’s a really bad idea to just run up and shoot one.
Continue readingBig Game Draw Deadlines A-Comin’!
While OTC tag options are available, most hunters who want to hunt elk, moose, antelope and other big-game animals in Western states such as Wyoming, Montana, Arizona, etc., have to obtain their permits by limited draw. This post gives application deadlines for most popular species and states.
Continue readingFrom By-Inch to Flat Fee: Good News from Belarus
Belarus is the best kept secret of European hunting. Offering the best of both worlds – East European wilderness and West European organizations – it is incredibly affordable. And now that more and more outfitters switch to flat-fee priced hunts (same trophy fee regardless of size) it has become simply irresistable!
Continue readingHow Many Kinds of Deer Are There in North America?
How many kinds of deer are there in North America? Three – whitetail, muley and blacktail? Or more? Read this story to learn how biology, genetics and trophy books help answer this question.
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