Author: <span>Albert Quackenbush</span>

Yes, you read the headline correctly. Social media helped save the life of a coyote this past weekend. No, the wily animal didn’t put out a call for help on Twitter. No, something else happened and it makes for a slightly entertaining story! With the rains on Thursday and Friday,…

I had LT aim at the top point of the star. Great job at 40 yards! Meeting new bowhunters is something I love to do. Seeing the look on their faces when they hit that bullseye or when something goes right. That is awesome to me. Recently, I met Lautoua…

Hauling your gear through the backcountry isn’t a job for a department store backpack. Educate yourself and choose wisely. There are many factors you must take into consideration when investing in a quality pack. Instead of giving you a complete rundown of the specifications for what you should look for…

Turkey season has kicked off across much of the country. Some of you have filled your tags, while others have watched turkeys get run off by coyotes and sometimes other turkeys. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but it’s still great to be out in the woods. There is a…

The main reason I started this blog was to help others learn more about bowhunting, especially in California. I know the difficulty that comes with learning how to hunt California. When I moved out here nearly a decade ago I struggled to learn the regulations, areas to hunt, and strict…

This is an excerpt from an article that ran in the February 2015 issue of California Sportsman Magazine. If you are like me, I often wonder what is ahead immediately after deer season ends. It doesn’t take long for me to imagine all the possibilities that are just waiting to…

What is April 15, 2015? Tax Day, right? NO! It’s the day California Hunting Licenses go on sale! Time to put in for your tags and see if your name gets drawn for that coveted tag. I know I am going to switch things up a little this year and…

This article ran in the January 2015 issue of CA Sportsman Magazine. In this day and age, hunters have plenty of challenges to overcome. As far as I am concerned, we need to stick together. I want you to say something with me; crossbows. Did it make you cringe? Did…

When you shoot an arrow designed to blow right through an animal, what target is the best at stopping your arrows? Most targets on the market work for most arrows, but I can tell you first-hand that they do not all work. I shoot the Victory Armor Piercing arrows and…