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“Ryan, this is going to be my last deer. When the hunt is over, I want to give Bradley my rifle. Please be ready with a camera.” My breath caught in my throat as tears threatened. My best hunting buddy, my mentor, my grandpa, was
In the rugged expanse of New Zealand's South Island, hunter Rob Gates, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Savage Arms, embarked on a long-anticipated quest for the majestic New Zealand red stag. Towering mountain ranges framed the vast
In my short hunting career, I have been blessed to venture to some amazing places in our world. I’ve chased elk in the mountains of Utah, trekked after barren ground caribou north of the Brooks Range in Alaska, and stalked deer in European
It all started in 1991 when Rain was born with deer antlers and fish scales—at least, that’s what her dad tells her! Actually, it started way before that, considering Rain’s outdoor background is generational. It dates back to the
Marcus Gores embarks on an emotional journey when his father, Sean Gores joins him on a once-in-a-lifetime hunt for Shiras Moose in Utah. Together they reflect on past hunts together and their plans for the future. This isn't just a hunt; BONDING IN THE
Located in near Cazenovia in southwest Wisconsin’s Driftless Area, the Duren Family Farm looks like the scene featured on the state’s license plate: a red 100-year-old dairy barn, white farmhouse and milkhouse, a concrete silo and a couple
The UWC North American Waterfowl Grand Slam has sent me to Texas hunting the Gulf of Mexico, to the Pacific Northwest hunting Cacklers in Oregon, to the Bearing Sea hunting King Eiders on St. Paul Island and numerous destinations in-between. Every trip
I have never really told my story publicly on a platform quite as large as this. It is a story of loss, hurt, mental health, charity, overcoming and giving back. My path into hunting has come full circle now and I am in the stage where 90%
Donna McDonald is a hunter, rancher, business owner, and outfitter. She is a role model, mentor, guide, and leader. She is a conservationist and a jack of all trades. She is a trailblazer, pioneer, and a Montanan. She is passionate, wise, caring, and
If you enjoy heartbreak, go wolf hunting. “Please, no” I believe were the words I said to Savage Arms when they reached out and said they wanted to come film a wolf hunt. I knew our chances of finding tracks let alone seeing a wolf on a
We all have our “first hunt” story. Maybe it wasn’t your very first hunt, but it was the one that got you hooked. Ask any hunter and they’ll tell their story. For some, it’s a vivid sensory memory -- right down to the
Josh Froelich grew up as a self-proclaimed “city kid”. His family didn’t hunt and with no access to hunting land, wild game wasn’t a big part of his young life. As an adult, Froelich is an accomplished competitive shooter,
At some point in youth, almost everyone gets into a new hobby or sport. Many parents will indulge their child’s new-found interest knowing that it’s probably a brief phase and they’ll likely turn their attention back to old favorites.
The small thunderstorm cell was just about past us and the heavy drops on the windshield of the van had slowed to more of a sprinkle. The skies were still heavily overcast from the storm, which was lucky, because the downpour had delayed our exit of the
Savage ambassador and hunting guide, Kyle Kuechel of Yuma, AZ has spent years learning from his mistakes and overcoming obstacles on his Savage Journey to become a better predator hunter. Weather conditions, terrain, endless options for gear, and
Hunting has always been a part of my life as far back as I can remember. My father and uncles would pack me around with them elk hunting in Oregon from as early on as 6 years old. I’ve been hunting since I was 12 with my dad. I was hooked immediately,
Savage heads west to the Cowboy State to chase pronghorn with Sharon Sullivan and her mentor Karla Tuggle from the Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt. The Wyoming Women's Antelope Hunt is a foundation dedicated to empowering and teaching women how to be
Raegan Pirtle had an opportunity to shoot her first buck with Brittany of Outdoor Mentors as part of Savage Journeys. She tells us about growing up in a family that hunts, and getting to take part in a mentored hunt to get her first deer! Growing up
We know what it takes to put rounds on target. It's a skill that's crucial to successful hunting, target and competitive shooting. We're joining hunters and shooters across the country to chronicle the unexpected twists that keep them coming back for
