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  1. lukew

    Does it makes sense anymore?

    Is hunting in multiple states becoming less and less logistically feasible? With point creep, tag cost, cost of fuel, and many other factors I feel as if the idea of hunting other states is heading for a thing of the past. I have had multiple conversations with guys moving out West for the sole...
  2. lukew

    Montana Black Bear Season Update

    Hey guys! Here is a good reminder for anyone hunting black bears in Montana this year...by Dan Pickar Spring bear season is upon us in Montana and there are a few new things to keep in mind. The big news from last year is that running bears with hounds is now legal so be sure to keep that in...
  3. lukew

    Lighted Nocks and Expandables in Idaho?

    BY: Jordan Breshears Do politics belong in wildlife management? Yes, you read that correctly but this blog is about lighted nocks and expandable broadheads. Or is it? If you have been following the trends most hunters know that states around the country have widely accepted the advancement of...
  4. lukew

    The Curious Case of Idaho’s Disappearing Deer & Elk

    By: Jordan Breshears Wolves, these amazing predators claim headlines, article content, and conversation points often enough that it becomes overwhelming and even a point of contention for some. What started back in 1995 when 31 wolves were arguably “reintroduced” into Yellowstone National Park...
  5. lukew

    Wyoming Passes 90/10: The Worst Article You’ll Read This Year - by Guy Eastman

    If you are one of the nearly 12,000 nonresident sheep or moose applicants in the Wyoming preference point system this will probably be one of the most infuriating articles you will read this year. Before I go any further on this subject I need to highlight two important points of clarity...
  6. lukew

    Needing Ideas...

    Hey guys! I wanted to ask you guys first on topics we can discuss to help you out on TagHub. I guess my question is what do you guys wanna know about elk? Tactics, gear, application strategy, anything. Drop a comment, please!!! On another note... New Mexico Elk Expert analysis is up on TagHub...
  7. lukew

    Electronic Bow Sight

    Hey guys, I know some states don't allow electronic bow sights...but where would you see this beneficial product? https://blog.eastmans.com/new-digital-react-by-trophy-ridge/
  8. lukew

    CWD Management - Science or Money?

    By Brandon Mason: As I reported in my blogs on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) management in Wyoming in the spring (click here to read) and summer (click here to read) of 2020, the Wyoming Game & Fish management plan contains some potential management strategies that are very concerning...
  9. lukew

    Vortex Optics Giveaway - Spotting Scope / Tripod ($1250 value)

    Hey guys! Here is another cool opportunity to enter a free giveaway. We've tested this spotter and tripod extensively! https://blog.eastmans.com/vortex-optics-spotting-scope-tripod-giveaway-2500-value/
  10. lukew

    What is everyone up to?

    Hey guys! Just seeing what everyone has been up to. Hope you all are doing well. Good luck in the draws!!!
  11. lukew

    Poached Jerky For Sale!

    By: Todd Helms “Investigators sent tissue and jerky samples from these animals to the Game and Fish Wildlife Forensic Lab for DNA comparison,” the release adds. “Through this work, the lab was able to identify a combination of 18 unique mule deer and pronghorn antelope that were poached.” A...
  12. lukew

    Utah: Ethics Course Required For Shed Hunting

    By: Dan Pickar Just a reminder that if you plan on collecting shed antlers this spring in Utah and plan on going shed hunting between Feb 1st and April 15th, Utah’s Antler Gathering Ethics Course is a requirement for you to be in the field. Moose, elk and deer drop their antlers during the...
  13. lukew

    Wyoming Corner Hopping Turns Into Hunter Harassment?

    https://blog.eastmans.com/wyoming-corner-hopping-turns-into-hunter-harassment/ Written by Todd Helms The Carbon County, Wyoming corner hopping saga involving four Missouri hunters and the Elk Mountain Ranch continues to evolve as claims of hunter harassment are now being brought into play...
  14. lukew

    Need a new bino harness?

    This is a well-thought-through product from Alaska Guide Creations... giving you a free one when you purchase a TagHub subscription. https://taghub.eastmans.com/elite-annual-membership-landing-social-media/
  15. lukew

    Ravus Bino Pack by Alaska Guide Creations – Made in the USA!

    This review features the Ravus Bino Pack made by Alaska Guide Creations. This innovative new binocular pack is built to be customized to fit the needs of any hunt. Add accessories, including a rangefinder pouch, bear spray, and pistol holsters. Eastmans’ staffer Brandon Mason breaks down all the...
  16. lukew

    Mule Deer Money Allocated by Brandon Mason

    Wyoming Conservation License Plates help fund wildlife overpasses like the one in the background near Pinedale, WY along key migration corridors. Wyoming Conservation License Plates help fund wildlife overpasses like the one in the background near Pinedale, WY along key migration corridors...
  17. lukew

    Muzzleloader pleads not guilty in fatal shooting of bow hunter

    Do you agree with the ruling? SLAP ON THE RIST... https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/muzzleloader-pleads-not-guilty-in-fatal-shooting-of-bow-hunter-in-dolores-county/?fbclid=IwAR0lh4DRLIPyzrgdtYTdHHWihCNPEirHL3WW-kOEfVlXwI_TcuskjmsjmDY
  18. lukew

    2022 WY elk updated on TagHub

    Hey everyone! Just a heads up that Wyoming elk data on TagHub has been updated. We have are coming up on the non-resident deadline. You may want to take a look just so you aren't surprised if you don't draw. Here is a link. Promo Code: SOCIAL10 -...
  19. lukew

    Prohibit Hunting Bobcat, Lynx and Mountain Lion in Colorado

    One of our MRS staff, Dave Shaffer, just wrote a great article surrounding the topic. Give it a read. https://blog.eastmans.com/prohibit-hunting-bobcat-lynx-and-mountain-lion-in-colorado/
  20. lukew

    Utah Outlaws All Trail Cameras

    By Dan Pickar- The time has come in the state of Utah. Yesterday, January 4th, the Utah Wildlife Board met and were set to vote on whether or not trail cams should be outlawed on public land. Due to a split vote of the board, the chairman cast the deciding vote to ban all trail cameras for the...