6 Essentials for Hunting Remote Wilderness Areas DIY Style

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hunting in Texas at the Longneck Ranch – Huge Whitetails and Exotics

Hunting in Texas - Longneck ranch breeder whitetail buck

Texas home of the Alamo, Big ranches and huge trophy whitetail deer. The downside of having so many large ranches is that, when hunting in Texas, there is relatively little in the way of public land hunting opportunities. If you want to hunt and have a better chance of success, you need to secure some … Read more

REXING USA Trail Cameras 4 Great Options

As the weather and water temperatures begin to cool, the fishing is beginning to heat up. And, we have spent a lot of time discussing and reviewing the latest innovations and technologies associated with fishing. But now, as summer wanes and hunting seasons are fast approaching, our attention begins to turn to scouting and getting … Read more

Elk Hunt 2020 – Another Successful Trip to SW Colorado

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Well, another Colorado Elk Hunt is in the books. In my last article, I discussed the gearing up and outfitting for the trip. We had a great and successful trip this year. The weather worked out perfect with snow pushing the elk out of the high country and having several years experience hunting the area, … Read more

Outfitting an Awesome Colorado Elk Hunt

Outfitting a Colorado Elk Hunt

Fall is in the air. The temperatures are cooling, the first cold fronts are making their way south, and like many of you, my mind turns from fishing to hunting. I know this site is primarily about fishing, and I do love fishing, but I can’t help it. This time of year I get the … Read more