The Debt We Owe The meat we hunters harvest does not come free. It is a byproduct of sacrificed time, energy, and sweat. Wild protein is a sacred piece of the adventure we have the privilege of bringing home and sharing with others. Taking special care from the...
Tips For Early, Mid, & Late Season Tree Stand Placement
With Whitetail Guru Tim Endsley Cold air is starting to flow through the midwest, leaves are changing colors and the hopes of harvesting a mature whitetail buck are high. Tree stands will soon decorate the woods of the Midwest, East, and South, like Christmas....
Blue Nun Southwest Wild Game Chili
The History Behind “The Blue Nun” Chili – it is an American classic. In fact, it is so American Texas chose it as their State dish, and nothing speaks America more than Texas. Chili is so iconic it comes with several origin stories. One of those chili origins is a...
How To Properly Care For Your Meat In The Field
We work and prepare all year long so that we are ready to capitalize on an opportunity in the moment of truth. However, once the adrenaline subsides, and the cameras are put away, the real work begins. How and when you process your animal will have a direct effect on...
Safety Tips for Going into Bear Country
by BaseMap Staff This year, there has been a significant increase in grizzly bear attacks. Encounters have become more prevalent in recent times and serve as a sobering reminder to take caution and be prepared when recreating in bear country. Know the Regulations...
The Importance of Pre-Hunt Scouting
by BaseMap Staff Technology has a role in today's scouting. With more and more of hunters’ time being consumed by work, family and fast-paced lifestyles, the importance of pre-hunt scouting is greater than ever. What once required hours of in-the-field exploration and...
Cowboy’s “Giant” Bear And Helpful Tips For Tracking In Impossible Conditions
by Justin Webb Had I completely lost my mind? As I slithered through the darkness on my belly traversing the dog-hair thick entanglement of dried branches, two to four-inch diameter re-prod trees, old burnt stumps, underbrush, and snow patches, I wondered…“What in the...