Follow the X-Bolt – Journey into the Olympic Mountains

October 17, 2019

Normally I spend the Washington rifle deer opener in Okanogan County cruising the ridges in hopes of finding a mature muley. With mule deer trips on the calendar to Idaho, Montana, and Nevada in the coming weeks, however, I decided to do something a little different. With some intel from good friend Jason Brooks in […]

Browning X-Bolt – Pro Tungsten 300 WSM

September 27, 2019

My new Browning Pro Tungsten showed up shortly after getting home from a summer in Alaska and I couldn’t wait get the break-in process going on this sweet rifle and drill some holes in paper at the range. I chose to caliber this rifle in 300 WSM because the ballistics very nearly match the famed […]

5 Tips to Becoming a Successful Deer Hunter

September 26, 2019

by Jason Brooks With Oregon’s rifle deer opener coming up this weekend and Washington’s modern firearm season just weeks away it is time to go deer hunting! But before you grab the blaze orange vest and sling your rifle over your shoulder there are few things you can do to become a better deer hunter […]

Want an Accurate Rifle? Build It!

August 7, 2019

Turn Your Rifle into a “Tack Driver” by Jason Brooks We all dream of a “tack driving” rifle that pierces the bullseye at long distances with regularity. When it comes to rifles there are some things we can do to increase their accuracy. Here are some starters on building yourself an accurate rifle.    New Barrel. […]

Four Great Calibers for Elk

February 3, 2019

by Jason Brooks The Rocky Mountain Elk and Roosevelt Elk are two of the largest big game animal’s hunters can pursue with over-the-counter tags in the lower 48 states. Feeding on nutrient-rich grasses makes elk some of the best table fare and even a cow or young spike bull is prized by hunters . They […]

Are You Using the Right Bullet?

December 16, 2018

By Jason Brooks Walking down the aisle at the gun store and looking at ammo you will find a multitude of brands using different bullets in your favorite caliber. So, which one do you buy? Unfortunately, a lot of hunters make this choice by price and not what is best for the application they plan […]

Planning an Out of State Hunt

November 17, 2018

Start Planning an Out of State Hunt by Jason Brooks With hunting season’s going strong in several western states it seems my Social Media pages are full of photos of friends and co-workers filling their tags. This is the time of year when hunters start thinking about extending their seasons or increasing success by hunting […]

Choosing the Right Taxidermist

November 1, 2018

Choosing the Right Taxidermist By Jason Brooks It might be the “trophy of a lifetime” or your first harvest, maybe it was a special species or a hunt to remember. No matter what your reasons are for having an animal mounted by a taxidermist you want it done right. Recently I sat down with Michael […]

Washington Deer Season Preview

September 25, 2018

Washington Deer Season Preview By Jason Brooks   With archery deer season’s already underway and the end of the annual 10-day “high hunt” some Evergreen deer hunters already have notched their tags. Others that are looking forward to this upcoming Saturday’s muzzleloader opener or those eagerly awaiting the modern firearm season in just over two […]

Tips for Washington Special Permit Hunts

April 23, 2018

Tips for Washington Special Hunt Permit Draws! by Jason Brooks The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife published the 2018 hunting regulations last week. This means hunters need to start planning out their hunts now. Special permit applications can be filed until midnight on May 23rd so be sure to look over the rule book and […]