Posted on: September 30th, 20092009 Badlands Deer Hunt

Author: Jake Oravetz

AnthraxBadlandsSept. 3rd found some of us at Back 40 heading west on I-94 with dreams of chasing some bucks in the Badlands. After the 10 hour drive from my house, and the 12-14 hour drive for my counterparts in Central WI, we were ready to get out of the trucks and do some hunting.

On opening day, hunting doesn’t actually begin until 12:00 pm, so we had time to get our gear sorted out and be out glassing soon after sun up. Jerod and I headed north as Kevin, Ryan and Matt, (AKA Anthrax) all headed south. We soon had deer in the glass, but nothing we pinned our hopes on.

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Posted on: September 2nd, 2009Do It Yourself DVD

Author: Chad Baart

Hunters Journey MagazineBack 40 Outdoors is proud to report that our industry partner, Hunter’s Journey Magazine, has completed the first in a series of Do It Yourself Hunting DVD’s. The first feature is about DIY black bear hunting, and covers everything you need to know to bring down a bruin in the fall or spring.

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