Hunting Stories from the Field | Real Hunts & Lessons

Real hunts. Hard lessons. Moments that matter.

Not every hunt is about filling a tag.

Some are about the grind, some are about learning, and some end up meaning more than you expected.

This is where those hunting stories live.

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Featured Stories From the Field

My First Mule Deer Hunt in Alberta

A short-window hunt, a decision to stay put, and a moment that meant more than just filling a tag.

Read the full story: First Mule Deer Hunt in Alberta | Wainwright Base Hunt Story

My First Solo Sheep Hunt: Weather, Water, and 37 Sheep

My first solo sheep hunt in 2022 did not end with a ram, but it did come with 37 sheep spotted, rising water, hot weather, fog, rain, and a pile of lessons learned in the mountains. This was one of those hunts that reminded me success is not always measured by meat in the pack. Sometimes it is measured by what you learned, what you saw, and whether you still want to go back after getting soaked, tired, and humbled by the mountains.

Read the full story: My First Solo Sheep Hunt: Weather, Water, and 37 Sheep

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Why We Share These Hunting Stories

These aren’t just hunts.

They’re the moments that shape how we approach the field, what we carry, and why we keep coming back.

Some stories end with a filled tag. Some end with wet boots, rising water, and hard lessons learned the long way. Both matter.

As our family grows into this lifestyle, this is where those stories will live.

Follow along as we add more real hunting stories from the field.