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The Muley Freak Hunting Journal

Hunting Insights, Tips, & News

10 Tips for DIY Baited Black Bear Hunting - Muley Freak

10 Tips for DIY Baited Black Bear Hunting

Photos By: Aaron Van Woerkom 10 Tips For How To Bait A Bear Article contents: Rules & Regulations Be A Responsible Baiter How To Play A Bear's Nose How To Play The Wind How To Set...
Partnership Announcement: MTNTOUGH Fitness Training Meets Muley Freak! - Muley Freak

Partnership Announcement: MTNTOUGH Fitness Training Meets Muley Freak!

Partners in the Hunt: Exclusive Training for Muley Freak Adventurers. We are thrilled to share an exciting development that is sure to elevate your hunting experience to the next level! Understanding the unique challenges and...
Hard Work & Luck | My 207" Mule Deer Buck - Muley Freak

Hard Work & Luck | My 207" Mule Deer Buck

The Mule Deer Dream At the beginning of 2023 one of the goals at the top of my list was to shoot a 200” mule deer buck. Now I know what you are thinking, everyone...
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PROOF Research Tundra Ti - Muley Freak

PROOF Research Tundra Ti

A Lightweight Hunting Rifle  When it comes to ultralight hunting components you think of two key materials: carbon fiber & titanium. Carbon fiber is 5X stronger than steel and 2X as stiff and extremely lightweight....
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Mathews LIFT Impressions & Comparing The PHASE 4 - Muley Freak

Mathews LIFT Impressions & Comparing The PHASE 4

To Upgrade, Or Not To Upgrade? Every year the major bow manufacturers release their innovations and disclose to the hunting and shooting community their all-new flagship options. This usually comes in the form of a...
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Muley Freak's Top 8 Stocking Stuffer Ideas - Muley Freak

Muley Freak's Top 8 Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Struggling to figure out what to stuff your husband or son's stocking with? Here are our top 8 stocking stuffer ideas for the avid western hunter.   1. Muley Freak/Elk Freak Game Bags Our NEW Game...
A Hunt Two Decades In the Making - Muley Freak

A Hunt Two Decades In the Making

The Hunt Written By Clint Wirick  I didn’t grow up hunting elk.  As a family we did hunt a few other species, fish some, and camp whenever possible.  I say whenever possible because both my...
Field Dressing An Elk - Bone-In or Bone-Out Method? - Muley Freak

Field Dressing An Elk - Bone-In or Bone-Out Method?

Photos by Aaron Van Woerkom Self sufficiency During the COVID pandemic, the self-sufficiency hunters have long told everyone about really shined. Being able to get meat became a worldwide crisis for non-hunters. Prices skyrocketed because...
4 Reasons to Use Trekking Poles For Hunting - Muley Freak

4 Reasons to Use Trekking Poles For Hunting

Why Using Trekking Poles for Hunting? 1. Versatile Tools Trekking poles can be extremely versatile tools when hunting the backcountry. A few ways to use them for other than hiking include: pitching a shelter setting...
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How to Find Success on General Season Rifle Deer Hunts - Muley Freak

How to Find Success on General Season Rifle Deer Hunts

How To Find & Hunt Bucks On General Season Rifle Deer Hunts Braving the “pumpkin patch”, aka, hunting public land in October, can be an overwhelming experience for many. It can seem as though there...