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3 Tips For DIY Hunting On State Wildlife Management Areas

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Hunter wearing a blaze orange vest walking across a meadow with a State Wildlife Management Area sign in the foreground

State Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) offer a unique opportunity for hunters like you to enjoy the outdoors and hunt in a managed, sustainable environment. These lands are specifically designated for wildlife conservation and recreation, which includes hunting. KEY TAKEAWAYS: When planning a DIY hunt in State Wildlife Management Areas, start your research with the Fish … Read more

6 Essentials for Hunting Remote Wilderness Areas DIY Style

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Hunting Remote Wilderness Areas DIY - Couple of hunters on horseback packing out an elk from the wilderness area

Are you looking for a DIY hunting adventure that gets you away from the crowds of other hunters? An area with more, and less pressured animals? Then you might want to consider Hunting Remote Wilderness areas. Now, I take hunting in the remote wilderness seriously, and you should too. It’s a demanding adventure that calls … Read more

4 Tips for Finding Hidden Gems For DIY Hunting Adventures

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Finding hidden gems for DIY hunting adventures - three riders on horses riding through a high mountain meadow scouting for potential hunting areas.

Opportunities for DIY hunting adventures are getting harder to come by with limited tags, point systems, and lotteries. Combine that with more and more hunters afield, and finding that perfect hunting spot becomes even more difficult. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Hunting is becoming more expensive and more crowded every year. Finding those hidden gems for a DIY … Read more

DIY Hunting and The 2 Primary Scouting Techniques For Success

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Man standing on a ridge looking over the vast valleys below while scouting for a DIY Hunt

Hunting success, DIY or otherwise, starts with planning and preparation well before the hunt. Scouting potential hunting areas is a critical part of this planning process. Think of hunting as constructing a pyramid. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Scouting is an important part of planning a successful DIY hunting trip. It is best to scout in person by … Read more

5 Essential Tech Tools For E-Scouting Potential DIY Hunting Locations

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Gentleman scouting a new hunting area using his computer and the onX hunt app

I rely on tech daily, just like you probably do. But when it comes to hunting, the integration of technology might not be as obvious. Here we’ll take a look at how it is transforming the scouting of DIY hunting locations. With the internet, satellite imagery, mapping apps, cellphone trail cameras, drones, and much more, … Read more

The 4 Primary Considerations For Planning DIY Hunting Trips On A Budget

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Planning a DIY Hunting Trip featured image with a drone shot of camp being set up in Colorado

If you want to organize a DIY hunting trip on a budget, it starts with a plan. First, take stock of what you currently have regarding gear and skills. Compare your current situation with the basic necessities for a hunting trip: adequate clothing, reliable equipment, and the right permits. Now, setting aside a budget is … Read more

2 Top Public Land DIY Deer Hunting Areas In Colorado

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DIY Deer Hunting featured image with a photo of the inside of our cook tent in our DIY Hunting camp

With over 23 million acres of public land, Colorado is an outdoorsman’s paradise for DIY deer hunting. This is where hunters without a guide can venture into the wilderness to hunt their game in a way that’s both challenging and economical. Public lands present a cost-effective option that appeals to hunters who relish the self-sufficiency … Read more