Washington State Cow Elk Permit

I filled my cow elk permit this year.

Two Elk Fighting

Here is a nice video of two elk fighting for the right to control the harem.
So tell me, would you take the shot right away? Or would you sit and
watch them for a while and risk not getting a good shot.

New Regulation For Carrying A Pistol Creates A Stir Among Archers

It seems that the new regulation for carrying a pistol for protection while archery hunting has created a stir among some archery hunters.

I was on a hunting forum recently where some people were outraged that the Washington Department of Wildlife was going to allow archery hunters to carry a handgun for protection. They were saying that it will only make the person carrying the handgun use it to poach with.

I personally feel that this new regulation was long over due. Ive been out several times where there were bears in the area and I sure would have liked to have a handgun by my side just in case. There’s nothing worse than coming across a bear with nothing more than a sharp stick in your hand.

And as for someone using a pistol to poach with while they are archery hunting. I feel that if a person will do this, they will poach no matter what the situation.

Maybe it’s just me.

Choosing The Right Canvas Wall Tent For Your Hunting Camp

If you are in the market for a new canvas wall tent you will want to make sure you choose the right tent to fit your needs. Here are some tips to keep in mind to help you choose the right wall tent.

The wall tents that you will find on the market today are pretty much the same as they were 200 years ago. The only thing that has changed is the fabric that they are made of. Most wall tents come in either a 10 or 12 oz fabric. There is much debate between tent manufactures as to which is better, the 10 oz or the 12 oz fabric. The important thing here is to be sure that the fabric you choose is double fill with a Sunforger finish.

If you’re looking to save a little money you can buy canvas wall tents without being treated but I would suggest that you at least have your tent treated for water and mildew. Some states will not allow wall tents to be sold and shipped to you unless the tent has been treated for fire. So be sure to check with your states regulations.

If you’re going to be packing your wall tent into your hunting area you can save money by not having to buy a frame for your tent. You can just cut your poles when you reach your hunting area. You do this by cutting a ridge pole that extends the entire length of your tent and sticks out about a foot or more on the front and back of the tent and then building an A-Frame for the front and back to support the ridge pole. You then use guy wires to secure the tent.

If you will be buying an internal frame for your tent, don’t buy the entire frame. Buy just the frame kit only. This will save not only the cost of the frame; it will save on shipping costs as well. You can go to just about any hardware store and buy the galvanized poles yourself saving a good amount of money.

One of the most important things to remember is to not get a canvas wall tent that will be too small for your needs. Decide on the tent that you think will be just right for what you want and then buy the next size up from there. The biggest complaint you hear from someone after using their tent for the first time is that they wish that they had gotten a tent that was a little bigger.

The Best Hunting GPS

If you are looking for a great hunting GPS then look no further than the Garmin Rino GPS. I personally use the Rino 130 and it has everything I need in a GPS and then some.

Before buying the Rino 130 I had to carry not only my GPS, but a 2-way radio for communication with my hunting partners. The Garmin Rino 130 doubles as a GPS and a 2-way radio all in one.

One of the great things about this GPS/Radio is it has 7 NOAA weather channels that will give you up to date weather information that will always keep you prepared. And unlike the radios that only have about a 2 mile range; the Rino 130 has a 5 mile range when using the GMRS.

One of the things I like best about this handheld hunting GPS is that if your hunting partners also have a Garmin Rino radio and you get an animal down, all you have to do is key your mic and say that you have one down and your position is automatically sent to everyone’s radio. This way they will be able to track back to your exact location to help you out.

I probably shouldn’t be telling you this, but we found something really cool that makes this the best GPS for hunting. There are actually quite a few hunters that are now using the Rino GPS and they are always communicating with each other letting their buddies know where the animals are.

The Garmin Rino hunting GPS has a scan feature that allows you to scan all of the channels at once. If another hunter sees some animals and relays this information to his partners, he will show up on your GPS letting you know where he is at and more importantly, where the animals are.

It kind of gives you the upper hand out in the field.