I've actually measured a few, taking a square measurement of the distance between the top and bottom, right behind the shoulders. 3-year-old buck seems to average about 17-18", 4-5+ is closer to 20....

Hey Thanks, WT. Glad you're enjoying the magazines, along with the gear.

Not very often I ever disagree with my friend BOHNTR, but I think this buck is way bigger. Look at the way that rack dwarfs his head, especially in the 2nd picture. I bet he's got a 200 typical frame...

You read my mind, Zim...

Well, State of Oregon, you stole my $176 again. Now up to 14 points for elk and deer, 13 for antelope. When will the misery end?

Yeah, hard to say if they'll film it or not - lots of draws and things to consider before then. Glad I started my workouts already, though. Big critters. It's always fun to hunt something new for the...

Moose tag for me! Can't wait!

Very cool. I killed a billy in Idaho this year, so can't get enough of them right now!

Okay, you hard-workin', weight-losin', endurance-gainin' hunting addicts, time for an update. Put your starting weight, current weight, net loss, and goals accomplished and keep pushing each other...

Yeah, it would lead to that awkward silence, followed by a throat clearing and perhaps some scuffing of the dirt with a boot. Definitely just better to wait for the magazine. No "good game" butt pats...

We'll be having a good multi-day backpack review coming in the next EBJ (65) that will have many of these packs in it. Stay tuned...

Hey guys, we had some technical difficulties when transitioning to the new site, and would like to get some more input on our EHJ "Speaking Up" poll on the homepage, so if you get a chance to click...

Zachbow,
Without getting into the specifics of any one particular hunter, TV show, or event, I'll address my own personal thoughts on long-distance shots. When you get over "reasonable distances" -...

John Colter was one tough hombre. Of course all of those guys were or they wouldn't have been out here in 1803-1870 or so.

The Zephyrs. I didn't have the problem with fitting that you did. I guess we're all built a little different.

You say you tend to sleep cold - so do I. I went with the Big Agnes 0 degree Pomer Hoit. It's still very lightweight, but I'd still gladly pack a couple of extra ounces to not freeze in colder than...

I've been using it for the past two seasons and love it. It's quiet, sheds water fairly well, and is pretty rip-resistant. If you hunt in colder weather, you'll want a good fleece, wool, or down...

Thanks Jerry! That was a fun one to write, and I've been getting a lot of good feedback on it. Haven't watched the movie in awhile but I think I talked my wife into watching it tonight...

I have a lefty model in .300WSM and really like it. I used it to take my mountain goat and a 180 mulie this fall and it really performs well.

Great photos and nice buck.

1. Current weight – 232
2. Goal weight – 210 (I’ll be lifting weights, too, so in order to lose those 22 net lbs., I’ll have to lose about 30 lbs. of “table muscle”.
3. Other goal – improve my...

Nothing like a cold winter to trigger that appetite to pack on some extra "insulation". I know that after working my tail off last summer and going from 245 down to 210, I'm now back to 232. Well,...