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The first time I read Mike Eastman's book "Hunting High Country Mule Deer" I was 19 years old and was really just starting to learn the game of hunting. 11 years later and I believe that book changed the outcome of many of my own hunts. The chapter that really left it's mark on me was called...

work2hunt asked: I'm planning to hunt early season high country mule deer either this year or next in Colorado. Being from the East, what is a typical shot length and angle of shot for a hunt like that? Dan Pickar, cover author of EBJ 82 and EHJ staff member responds: Hi Eric, Bow hunting...

Predator season is winding down and we want to see how the season went! Post up pictures of coyotes, wolves, mountain lions, and when the season opens bears! If I really like a picture or two I may put our logo on it and post it on Facebook to generate some predator hunting conversation there...

How many of you use a stiff "mountain boot" for hunting? I am talking like a Kenetrek Mountain Extreme, Lowa Sheep Hunter etc. If so, what model, brand and why?

Here is how this series of threads will work: 1. Send an email to [email protected] with a question that you would like to have answered by the Eastmans. Put "Ask The Eastmans" in the subject line to make it easy to track. 2. The questions can be on anything from gear to hunting...

What gear are you planning to buy this offseason? I have my list started, but am planning to start making purchases before spring bear. Starting with a new Jet Boil and another pack bag for the Stone Glacier. Boots will also be happening this summer. Not sure, but it will likely be a pair...

As most of you who have been around for the last month or so know, the forum has been growing quickly. We want to do our best to see the forum continue to grow and be the best forum for hunting the west! Please take a few minutes and take the poll linked below. This will help us as we work to...

So you have your first big game animal down, and breaking it down for a pack animal isn't an option. It will all be going out on your back. I want to hear how you prepare your meat for the packout, and what you do once you have it at the truck. The first thing that I always do is get the hide...

Hey all, I want to get some pictures of kids out in the field hunting. I am not looking for B&C trophies, but pictures of kids having a great hunt. These would be pictures that I can put up on our FB page, and that we can have fun talking about here. There isn't much better than a happy kid...

Hey all, just wanted to make sure that you are signed up for our E-news. You can sign up for it here: http://eastmans.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=17678b12d7126ae85876f0854&id=aec388f646 We have some good gear reviews coming in the next six months, as well as some special offers! Scott

If you didn't get the MRS in your copy of EHJ 141 send [email protected] a message that includes your full name, address, and subscription number. We will get you the correct copy ASAP! Thanks for your patience and loyalty to Eastmans! We really appreciate it! Scott

This letter has been circulating around the office, enjoy! Disclaimer: WE do not believe this to be true, but rather found it funny and wanted to share it with all of you! Big Game Lottery Fraud What are the odds of that? Now it’s all in fine print if you’re a pretty good reader and...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkCOEZMX1Fg What clothing system and layers do you use?

I want to make sure that everyone has seen all this video series on boot care! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4QeCBO_83g

http://blog.eastmans.com/not-on-my-watch/ We may have had discussion on this before, but here is a post I think everyone around here would like to read. Especially the Non-Residents who have been putting in for Wyoming.

Mark your Calendars, we are putting together two Live Chats with Guy Eastman! Drum roll please.........Instead of hosting them on Facebook, they will be right here on the Forum! We will advertise in all of the usual places, but the actual conversation will happen right here. Live Chat...

Guy just sent me this, and we wanted all of you to be aware! Montana FWP is changing the HD hunt codes for each species in to order make a consistent formula for male, female and either-sex codes across the board. APPLICANTS BE AWARE that your usual hunt codes may change in 2014! For example...

Guy put together a blog post to help everyone understand how we develop the MRS every year. Feel free to ask any MRS related question here and we will do our best to answer them. Enjoy EHJ 141! http://blog.eastmans.com/when-the-chips-are-down/

We received this email last week, and felt like it was a good chance for Guy, Ike, and Brandon Mason to offer some feedback all in one place. In the future, submit your emails with questions for us to [email protected] and will do our best to answer them. If you want your questions...

Here is a video series that Guy put together in 2012. Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=283ZuxsXJ5k