Search Results

Nate Simmons backpacks through Idaho’s backcountry in pursuit of mule deer on public land.

Nate Simmons backpacks through Idaho’s backcountry in pursuit of mule deer on public land.

There was no wind; my pin was steady. I pulled through the release and snow exploded as the buck lunged forward and disappeared into the trees. I sank to my knees, drew in a deep, ragged breath, and waited for my nerves to unwind. The shot looked perfect, but time would tell...

Chris Denham slogs through the snow-covered mountains of Idaho on his public-land mule deer hunt.

First Chris Denham takes after spring bear in the canyons of Idaho followed by Zach Bowhay’s archery Shiras moose hunt.

Nate Simmons arrives in Idaho to hunt for public land elk; the timing is perfect as the bulls are screaming and the aspen leaves are turning color.

Hunting Idaho’s rugged public lands in October for mule deer with Ryan Hatfield followed by elk with Zach Bowhay.

Nate Simmons is chasing bugling bulls in Idaho’s backcountry with his bow and arrow.

Zach Bowhay keeps his powder dry while roaming the snow covered peaks of Idaho on a cold muzzleloader elk hunt on public land.

October is a notoriously tough time to pursue public-land mule deer but that’s not deterring Chris Denham from filling his Idaho deer tag.

Nate and Randy return to one of their favorite elk hunting honey-holes in Idaho’s backcountry. Nate regrets not having a deer tag and ends up alone which makes filming a spot-and-stalk elk hunt a little tricky.

Join Benchmade's Matt Elliot as he scours the flats of Idaho for an opportunity to take memorable mule deer.