Field
Notes
Would They Be Disappointed?

While aimlessly wandering the juniper flats of Northern Arizona in search of shed elk antlers every spring, I often stumble across arrowheads abandoned in the shifting soils. It seems that I find one every time I head out. These lost
Shoot, or Pass?

In September 2019 I had an archery tag to hunt elk in one of Arizona’s best unit. During the season, at least 5 or 6 other hunters killed bulls that we near or over 400″. Honestly, it was probably more
Extend Your Season By Hunting Javelina

For a lot of hunters, the end of the calendar year brings with it the end of the hunting season. And with that, our activities begin to change – sliding back into the daily grind we know for most of
Western States Draw Strategy

In the last several years, more and more hunters have started expanding their hunt opportunities by traveling to other states to hunt. With so much of the fall open for hunting throughout the various states, the opportunities are immense, but
The hardest part. The best part.

It’s type-two fun. The kind of fun you hate. The kind of fun you dread. The kind of fun that’s only fun looking back on it. The kind of fun that results in tingling feet, raw hips, and sore backs,
On Getting Mountain Fit

I’m approaching my mid-40s. I’m 7 years older than Chase and a decade older than Kevin. When I was younger, that age difference would have been my advantage. But as we age, it is a liability. A liability I feel
A Comprehensive Look at the Stone Glacier Skyscraper 2P Tent

As mentioned in the video, Stone Glacier has been an important supporter of The Mountain Project since 2017. SG provided this tent for our use in the field, and in this review; but in no way has influenced the outcome.
A New Mexico Tahr

We recently received an awesome message from one of our Channel subscribers (who asked to not be named), about an incredible hunt he just finished up… in New Mexico of all places. We’re making plans to travel to New Zealand
Season 5 Teasers

We’ve been pretty quiet on the video front for the last month or two, but if you’re following along with the Seasons, we’ve been working hard in the field and behind the camera. We’re starting to put together some teaser