Black bear is, in my mind, the most underrated wild game that walks the North American continent. Their mild, tender flesh, when prepared properly, could easily pass for a fine cut of beef to even the most discerning diner. In fact, bear dishes that I’ve made for neighborhood parties typically disappear long before [...]
Are you are tired of trying to keep track of your shooting tab? Here is a little trick that I use. Sew a thin, 6-inch piece of Velcro to the top portion of the finger hole on the tab. When you are finished shooting, fasten the Velcro around an arrow in your bow [...]
For those of you who make bows, arrows, or any other thing of wood, you probably do a lot of sanding. I’ve had a few sanding blocks in my time, purchased from lumber stores with great enthusiasm. The enthusiasm generally wanes when I find I have to cut the sand paper to fit [...]
I’ve always had an appreciation for edged tools, especially the ones made one at a time, by hand. Commonly referred to as “artisans”, in some cases the title of “artist” might be more fitting for these makers of bespoke goods. Regardless of what you want to call the craftsman behind the scenes, they [...]
There are a lot of deer processors who examine deer that come into their shops BEFORE agreeing to process them for “unlucky” hunters. I say unlucky because most hunters kill deer two or three times: once in the field, second when they field dress it, and third by overcooking in the kitchen. The [...]
It is "that" time of the day, when the shadows lengthen and the wind calms, when I envision the movement of an elk as it manifests itself from the intense desire that has always been within me. I watch, and gauge its movement, anticipating its path, and decide when the opportunity to shoot will come to me
Remi Warren is known for his incredible footage, but it's usually with a compound bow in his hands. This short, self filmed video captures a moment where Remi experienced the rush of seeing a trophy mule deer while hunting with a recurve bow. How he was able to get such a close [...]
I was slipping out from the drawn-out awards program at the Pope and Young Club’s banquet in Phoenix two years ago when a good friend, Pete McKeen of K&P Outfitting, asked me to stop by his booth. “Hey, I have a slot open at Skinny Lake in 2016 if you want to come [...]
John Schneider of Food Afield Podcast had a chat with Pope & Young Club's past President, Jim Willems. Jim is an outstanding traditional bowhunter whose passion for bowhunting takes him far and wide. (see Show Notes below). If you enjoy this episode, please share with your friends. Click this link to listen to other [...]
DIXON, CALIFORNIA – KUIU releases the new Encounter series, adding to the current whitetail product line-up of ultra-quiet outerwear and mid layers. The Encounter system is purpose-built for stand hunting in early- to mid-season conditions. These un-insulated softshell outer layers and fleece mid layers for whitetail hunting are equipped with an ultra-quiet, low-sheen [...]
