Author: Jace Bauserman
Jace Bauserman
A full-time freelance outdoor writer, Jace Bauserman lives in southeast Colorado with his wife Amy and three kids, Hunter, Abbey, and Brody. Bauserman has been penning outdoor articles since 2006. He has won numerous awards for his writing, and though Bauserman hunts all species of game — big and small — he is well known for his how-to, tip-and-tactic, and gear-style bowhunting articles. Bauserman is the former Bowhunting World and Archery Business magazines editor and has traveled the world chasing animals with his bow. While Bauserman is most passionate about western big-game hunting, he has an affinity for whitetails. Bauserman has published over 3,000 articles, penned a pair of books, and regularly appears on outdoor television. He credits his success to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
I’ve hunted with Mike Stroff and SOE Hunts many times. I’ve never gone home empty-handed, from whitetails to axis to hogs and turkey. Stroff and his team at SOE Hunts run a first-class operation, and it was for that reason, and because Stroff and I have become such good friends over the years, that I eagerly accepted his invitation. A few years ago, Stroff stumbled into some prime New Zealand real estate—thousands and thousands of acres of rugged mountain peaks and less-aggressive low country full of monster tahr and enormous red deer. “Dude, you gotta come check it out,” Stroff…
Elk hunting is fantastic. It’s also tough. I consider killing a bull elk on public ground to be one of the most challenging tasks in all of hunting. You’ll have to battle weather, extreme terrain, your brain and body, and an incredibly savvy ungulate. Don’t let the paragraph above detour you. I kill bull elk on public ground every year, and so do lots of guys and gals I know. Here’s an excellent elk hunting guide filled with elk hunting tips to get you started. Tag Applications If you want to find yourself in the elk woods every single year,…
A budget-friendly riflescope that will work at close and far ranges is the Sightmark Presidio 3-18×50 MR2. It has an illuminated etched glass reticle and open-style turrets with zero stop. We recommend giving it a try! The optic you top your rifle with matters. During my 30-plus hunting years, I’ve seen more rifle-mounted optic fails than you can imagine. Some wounds were self-inflicted. Too little or too much torque on the bases, rings, or both can lead to shot-to-shot inconsistencies. Most often, though, the scope was faulty. While optical clarity and magnification weren’t typically an issue, durability was. A ride…
If you’ve been hesitant to dive into the world of digital day/night optics, the Sightmark Wraith 4K Mini might be the scope that finally changes your mind. Compact, lightweight, and surprisingly rugged, the Sightmark Wraith combines intuitive controls with impressive 4K clarity, giving hunters a true all-in-one solution for predators, hogs, and close-range whitetails. From the moment you pull it out of the box, the Sightmark Wraith feels purpose-built for real-world use: an aluminum body with a gritty, durable finish, capped lenses, an easy-to-find focus throw lever, and a simple power/menu system that just makes sense. Add in a 300-yard nighttime…
On an elk hunt, nothing is more important than your feet. Improper selection of elk hunting boots will create hot spots and blisters, which will run you off the mountain before you can run carbon or send lead through a big bull. Don’t let that happen. Opt for one of the to-come elk kicks and dominate the terrain. I remember my first archery elk hunt as if it were yesterday. Sadly, it’s not the handful of bugles or the sight of a young 5-point bull raking a tree that jumps to the forefront of my brain. Mostly, I remember the…
The stars aligned, and you finally drew that trophy hunt tag -now what? It’s already happened in some states. Maybe you hit paydirt. Other states will announce soon, and even if you blank, there’s always the chance you win a tag in a trophy hunt drawing. If you’ve persisted and battled through, you’ll eventually find yourself clutching a trophy hunt tag. Whether it’s a tag you’ve been patiently waiting to draw for a decade or more, the moment you receive an email or open the mailbox to find the tag drawing stars aligned, it’s a truly gratifying experience. After calling…
Finding the perfect concealed carry setup is often harder than choosing the gun itself—and most of us have a box full of discarded holsters to prove it. That’s where the belly band holster comes in. Designed to work with shorts, sweats, leggings, and other “no-belt” clothing, a modern belly band holster gives armed citizens a flexible way to carry securely while running, working out, or chasing kids at the park. In this guide, we break down how a belly band holster works, who it’s best for (including women who carry in athletic wear), and provide real-world reviews of several leading…
