Wes Forbes is a recent Wildlife Management graduate from West Virginia University. In this blog, Wes discusses first aid and survival tips that he has picked up during his time as a Ski Patroller in the mountains of West Virginia, and how those tips can
These Trinidadian rabbit roti wraps may just be my favourite way to enjoy rabbit. This recipe would work equally well with a store or farm-bought rabbit or a wild one. It would also work for tougher hares, though I’d recommend increasing the
Wes Forbes is a recent Wildlife Management graduate from West Virginia University. In this blog, Wes discusses getting started in western hunting from the perspective of a hunter who has grown up hunting east of the Mississippi.There is something that
When it comes to rifle accuracy, few topics generate more discussion than barrel twist rate. While caliber, bullet weight, and optics often get the spotlight, twist rate is equally important. It directly influences how well a bullet stabilizes in flight,
Wes Forbes is a recent Wildlife Management graduate from West Virginia University. In this blog, Wes discusses social media and the impact, both positive and negative, that it has on the online hunting community and how others online view hunting.Not
This Chinese goose leg noodle soup will change the way you look at wild goose legs forever - rich, tender, delicious, and easy to make!Use homemade or store-bought chicken stock for the base, or even better, use this recipe for goose wing broth. Chinese
While many associate the changing colors and cooler air of a crisp fall morning with time spent in the deer woods or chasing waterfowl, another time-honored tradition also takes place every fall in the woods: squirrel hunting! Chasing squirrels has been
When selecting a rifle, most shooters focus on caliber, optics, or stock design. But another critical element to factor in is the shape and thickness of the barrel—known as the barrel contour. Barrel contours don’t just influence how a
Wes Forbes is a recent Wildlife Management graduate from West Virginia University. In this blog, Wes discusses the future of wildlife conservation and how everyday hunters can help preserve wildlife and hunting opportunities for future
In hunting and shooting sports, accuracy is the result of many factors—proper stance, sight alignment, breathing, and follow-through. But one of the most critical and basic skills is knowing the fundamentals of how to pull a trigger. Even
I have been intensely intrigued with backcountry hunting since my late teens. This passion has led to countless adventures in as many mountain ranges and deep, forgotten places. The exploration aspect of this lifestyle is a huge attraction for most
Rifling might be one of the most overlooked aspects of a rifle’s design, yet it plays a central role in a firearm's performance. Those spiraled grooves inside the barrel do more than look interesting—they stabilize the bullet, improve
Stability is the foundation of precision rifle shooting. Without a stable shooting platform, it can be difficult to achieve accurate shots at longer ranges consistently. Building your confidence in your precision rifle shooting skills starts with knowing how
Wes Forbes is a recent Wildlife Management graduate from West Virginia University. In this blog, Wes recounts his lessons learned from growing up mountain hunting in the Appalachians and how these lessons translate when hunting across the country.When
This Turkish stew consisting of juicy venison meatball and soft potatoes in a thick tomato broth is known as sulu köfte and is as easy to make as it is delicious! I used ground venison cut with a small amount of ground pork for my version of
