An Amerindian Hunter Remembers his Best Dog Lost to a Jaguar in the Jungles of Bolivia

A Day in the Life of a Rut Hunter

Whitetail hunters look forward to the rut all year. Here is a glimpse into what one of those magical days looks like. 3:30 am Your alarm clock rings. One eye opens and you frantically reach for the phone. You were just dreaming about a 10-point buck that stepped into range, until your iPhone caused you to fall out of your stand. Actually, no, that was just you falling out of bed while grabbing for your alarm. On the bright side, now you’re awake...

Ep. 4: The Story of Stubby McNubbins and How to Dog Elk

This week on the show, Remi describes a hunt for one of the most dominant elk he’s ever encountered and covers what the experience taught him about how piss off a herd bull. He also tells you why it’s key to be persistent with the big boys until they have no other option but to turn around and fight. Connect with Remi and MeatEater Remi on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch

Elk Hunting: The Lost Art of the Timber Sneak

Across the West, rifle seasons for elk will be opening soon. For me, that means it is time for some timber sneaking. Timber sneaking, or slowly still hunting through stands of lodgepole pines, is my favorite way to hunt pressured elk during rifle season.   In the last dozen years, I’ve killed ten elk in dense stands of dark timber. Every one of them was shot with a rifle at ranges under one hundred yards. I shot one bull at less than twenty...