Caribou Hunting in Alaska - by Jason Lesmeister - The Alaskan Guide
There are a number of reasons hunters come to Alaska to chase caribou.  Most often they just want to see the huge herds of caribou that roam the migration routes.  It’s an interesting phenomenon where each year these huge herds of big animals follow the same route trampling a path that’s impossible to miss.  While caribou typically follow the same path each year, occasionally something spurs them to change routes and it is an interesting sight from the air as you view old trails that have been abandoned and the new trails that are currently used.  - Mar. 26, 2004

Let’s Talk Turkey - By T.R. Michels, Trinity Mountain Outdoors
My hunter and I quietly waited as the sky became brighter. After several minutes I heard a gobble, followed immediately by another gobble, and then two more. It sounded like the two toms and two jakes I’d seen last night were still together. I let the bird’s sound off for about five minutes, then made two fly down cackles on my slate call, simulating a couple of hens coming off the roost. - Feb. 27, 2004

March Deer Biology & Behavior - White-tailed Deer Security Factors
By T.R. Michels, Trinity Mountain Outdoors: During my study of white-tailed deer I discovered that deer are affected by several meteorological conditions that I call Comfort Factors. Many of these same factors also affect the health of the deer and can be considered as Security Factors. Deer rely on their sense of smell, their hearing and their sight to warn them of danger. The conditions that affect the security of deer include scents, the amount of light, visibility, and wind speed. - Feb. 27, 2004

Dogs Require Extra Care when Traveling - By Rhett Kermicle
One of the most exciting parts about hunting is the chance to travel to new areas in search of upland birds and waterfowl. Before you pack the truck and take off, however, it’s a good idea to review some of the basics of taking care of your hunting dog on such trips. This is especially important during the late season, when you might be hunting in colder weather than your dog is used to.

Spring Turkey Calling; Family Relationship and Social Status
By T.R. Michels, Trinity Mountain Outdoors: During my latest turkey seminar I began to realize that the average hunter rarely thinks about how family relationship and social status relate to the calls turkeys use in the spring, or how understanding how these relationships should affect which calls hunters use to call turkeys. So, let's examine the makeup of spring turkey flocks. Many hunters may not realize that the hen flocks they see in the spring or not just a bunch of hens. - Feb. 2, 2004

Spring Bear in Alaska - by Jason Lesmeister - The Alaskan Guide
When those big Alaskan grizzlies wake from their winter sleep they’re hungry.  Their problem is that not much is available in the way of forage just after hibernation so these lumbering bruins are forced to cover a lot of ground in their search to fill their bellies. Now some hunters will incorporate snowmobiles to find bear.  - Feb. 2, 2004

The Great Debate: Beepers vs. Bells
By Rhett Kermicle: Pointing dog owners have long debated the merits of the various ways of keeping track of their dogs in the field. There are really only two choices: beeper or bell. The bell tends to be favored by hunters who raised dogs in the era when there was no other choice. Upland hunting writers of decades past waxed poetic about the familiar tinkling of their favorite, melodious bell and how they followed it as they traveled the autumn grouse covers behind their setter or pointer.

Preparing to Teach a Pointing Dog¹s Most Important Command
By Rhett Kermicle: Without a doubt, the most important command for a pointing dog is "Whoa," which means, simply, "Stop moving, NOW." Of course, any breed of pointing dog from good bloodlines doesn¹t have to be taught to stop. As pups they will stop and point just about anything that gets their interest, from butterflies to birds.

T.R.'s Tips; Goose Hunting
By T.R. Michels, Trinity Mountain Outdoors: An hour and a half before sunrise I turned the truck onto the road that lead to the hayfield where we hunted geese. As the truck neared the center of the hayfield I slowed down, and I heard my son Dallas say, "I hear geese." I'd heard the geese honking too and said, "Yeah, they roosted on the lake last night. If the wind keeps blowing from the northwest they should fly right toward us when they leave."

T.R.’s Tips; Duck Calling
Hunters may not realize that communication among ducks and geese is a combination of sound, body posture and action. The meaning of a call may be more related to body posture and action than to the sound of the call. Because it is difficult to duplicate the body posture and action of ducks and geese, you need to understand the meaning of the calls in order to correctly recreate them.

T.R.’s Tips; FALL TURKEY HUNTING
Fall turkey hunting is not the same as spring hunting because the birds are motivated by different needs. To be successful you have to use techniques suited to the needs and habits of the birds at this time of the year. Fall turkeys are not interested in breeding, the toms are not gobbling, and they are beginning to regroup. The hens are interested in security and survival for the young, and finding abundant food sources because of the greater number of birds.  - Sept. 4, 2003

The Future of Wildfowling in the UK
By Eric Begbie: No branch of sporting shooting has changed as much as wildfowling in recent years. Eric Begbie issues a wake-up call to Britain’s fowlers. Once upon a time wildfowling held pride of place at the pinnacle of all shooting sports. Pursued by gentleman gunner, professional fowler and artisan sportsman alike, the ducks and geese of the estuaries and coastal marshes captured the imaginations of generations of British hunters. - Sept. 4, 2003

Waterfowl Biology & Behavior; Understanding Duck Communication
Some hunters may not realize that communication among ducks and geese is a combination of sound, body posture and action. The meaning of a call may be more related to body posture and action than to the sound of the call. Because it is difficult to duplicate body posture and action you need to understand the call in order to correctly recreate it. According to waterfowl researcher Dr. Jim Cooper there are two major factors that determine the meaning of a duck or goose call; the frequency and intensity of the call.  - Sept. 4, 2003

T.R.'s Tips; Elk Scents
Scents are one of the most widely used methods of attracting deer species. Manufacturers have responded to the demand by archery hunters who know scents work on deer by providing hunters elk scents. Wildlife Research Center first came out with elk urine at my prompting about ten years ago. They now offer Bull Rage bull urine a