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Deer Hunt Checklist

Alaskan subsistence hunter Nels Evangelista provided us with the deer hunting checklist he uses in the wilderness when in search of Sitka black-tailed deer. This day hunt checklist can ensure you’re prepared for whatever your own hunt throws your way.

Trail running in uncertain times with Justin Helvik

Justin Helvick is an asst. high school principle, avid outdoorsman, mountaineer, and trail runner. We reached out to him to find out how his time outdoors makes him a better teacher, what he looks for in gear, and how getting outside can help folks deal with the COVID-19 virus.

Filson Food: Buck & Black Bear Game Stock

As a hunter, I pride myself on using as much as possible from the animals I kill. One great way to really maximize the yield from a game animal is to make a stock from the bones. The more bones the better, as far as stocks are concerned, so I will stockpile bones from multiple animals in the freezer until I am ready to make a batch of wild game stock. For this recipe, I am using a combination of bones from coastal black bear and Haida Gwaii Blacktail bucks.