Its that time of year when the Javelina tag draw opens in Arizona we are almost already booked up
September
05
Hunting is Human
posted by John Stallone
by Charles Whitwam Throughout history humans have needed food to survive(the obvious). Not everyone was a hunter, not everyone was a gatherer, not everyone was a tool maker. But the hunters brought back the protein, the warmth from furs, the bones for tools. You can see glimpses of proud hunters painted on cave walls, or […]
For more than 99% of human history, Homo sapiens existed as hunter-gatherers. However, modern society has become increasingly disconnected from our roots in the natural world. The public often sees humans as distinctly separate from nature. As a result, most people understand little about hunting and even less about its connection to conserving wildlife and wild places.
posted by John Stallone
Public attitudes toward hunting are often fueled by emotion, propaganda, and misconceptions instead of hard data, scientific evidence, and proven practices. It’s time to set the record straight. Preservation vs Conservation The words “preservation” and “conservation” are often used interchangeably. Although both processes seek to protect the natural world, these two approaches couldn’t be more […]
July
02
Painted Arrow Mag PRO-plus review
posted by John Stallone
Painted Arrow Mag PRO-plus bow mounted camera review. As you may know, I’ve been producing outdoor film and content for 22 years so when I see innovations that improve my ability to film my own hunts or to have different camera angles and prospective I usually take interest in it, especially since I created a […]
June
24
Bowfishing in Arizona
posted by John Stallone
Bowfishing for carp: your next hunting obsession By Matt Smythe There’s an underrated gamefish making its way into the spotlight — quite literally. Instead of chasing them during the day with rod and reel, though, you’re hunting these bruisers at night with bright lights from a boat and firing a well-placed arrow at them as […]
June
24
Even when we hit a wall, we’re still winning
posted by John Stallone
By Matt Smythe Advocating for fish, wildlife, and habitat conservation as well as hunters’ rights is an all-in proposition. A vocal, united, and persistent hunting community is the single best defense against anti-hunting interests that would love nothing more than for our sporting heritage to simply disappear. The month of May is a perfect example […]
May
18
Spot and Ambush… spot and stalk for the not so sneaky!
posted by John Stallone
Spot and Ambush… spot and stalk for the not so sneaky by John Stallone ! Many of us use spot and stalk strategies in our hunting especially in big open areas. This style of hunting requires the hunter to be : 1) proficient at glassing 2) able to pick a route and execute it 3) […]
March
21
Mathews Phase 4 review
posted by John Stallone
My Mathews phase 4 review: Its been a couple of years since I’ve been really excited about a bow and not because I didn’t like the last few bows they just didn’t have any real leaps in technology or features. My last favorite bow was my Vertix which until this bow came along was my […]
December
20
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) has drafted an updated Grizzly Bear Management Plan and is seeking public comment until February 4.
posted by John Stallone
FWP is pushing for “Alternative B” of the plan to be approved since it would help in Montana’s efforts to return grizzly management authority to the state. It also includes hunting as a management tool. Read the full story about the Draft Grizzly Bear Management Plan Brief overview below: There has been no hunting allowed […]
November
22
New! Howl for Wildlife T shirts
posted by John Stallone
Check out our new collaboration with Freedom Fatigues and Howl For Wildlife a portion of your purchase goes to supporting wildlife and your hunting Heritage. Also if you use promo code HOWL you can save 10% on anything else in their store! HOWL FOR WILDLIFE “WHATEVER IT TAKES” T-SHIRT MADE IN AMERICA Howl for wildlife […]
My Podcast
- Shane Edgar Coues Deer Hunting Throwback ThursShane Edgar Coues Deer Hunting Shane and I discuss the different rifle hunts in AZ for coues deer. We give advice on where when and how to find coues deer. We talk about glassing techniques as well as the differences of each hunt and what to expect.