More from Tyler Freel (Page 7)
![A Lone-Star TX15 AR-15 Rifle on the hood of a tan utility vehicle.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/25/LN22N4RBRFAZXMVXPSWFM7L46A.jpg?quality=85&w=730)
The 8 Best Hunting Guns that Double as Self-Defense Firearms The 8 Best Hunting Guns that Double as Self-Defense Firearms
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Jun 29, 2020
![sheep hunt](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/17/RWVPYN4NQJFX3BM2NPGA6WNBOY.jpg?quality=85&w=754)
New Hunting Gear is Great, But Confidence is the Real Key New Hunting Gear is Great, But Confidence is the Real Key
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Jun 17, 2020
![Cabin fever is real problem. But it's one you can solve.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/09/U2KHYVCINZDDFFJQAB6FS6JHZ4.jpg?quality=85&w=675)
An Alaskan’s Guide to Surviving Cabin Fever During Covid-19 Lockdown An Alaskan’s Guide to Surviving Cabin Fever During Covid-19 Lockdown
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Apr 9, 2020
![swarovski smart scope](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/19/Q2TPRNUCCNFB3JN64PRMHOLHQ4.png?quality=85&w=700)
Will All This New Technology Ruin Hunting? In Short, No Will All This New Technology Ruin Hunting? In Short, No
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Mar 19, 2020
Keeping it Real with Hunting Films Keeping it Real with Hunting Films
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Feb 20, 2020
![Archery competitions will make you a better bowhunter.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/05/DJYVHLVCRRHA7BBD7SDGOUD6GU.jpg?quality=85&w=600)
Shooting in Competitions Will Make You a Better Bowhunter Shooting in Competitions Will Make You a Better Bowhunter
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Feb 6, 2020
![First Look: SIG Sauer Cross Precision Hunting Bolt-Action Rifle](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/23/EGLSKWRN7RBGHFPXYLVAAUCBJA.png?quality=85&w=957)
First Look: SIG Sauer Cross Precision Hunting Bolt-Action Rifle First Look: SIG Sauer Cross Precision Hunting Bolt-Action Rifle
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Jan 24, 2020
![First Look: Federal Premium Hammer Down Ammunition](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/22/GS5Y42U4UJHBVN4RTZVJYKOA7I.jpg?quality=85&w=797)
First Look: Federal Premium Hammer Down Ammunition First Look: Federal Premium Hammer Down Ammunition
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Jan 22, 2020
![Federal-solid-core.png](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/22/IHCJZEWWP5CY3GERWIU4KK3TDY.png?quality=85&w=825)
First Look: Federal Premium Solid Core Ammunition First Look: Federal Premium Solid Core Ammunition
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Jan 22, 2020
![a young bull moose walking through an open field.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/06/YF3W5ZAHFRDWBPNRXQQSDXSGSA.jpg?quality=85&w=600)
Why YouTube Videos Don’t Make You a Hunter Why YouTube Videos Don’t Make You a Hunter
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Jan 7, 2020
![Tyler Freel bowhunting bears in Alaska.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/03/QAFAXCKWCFESXJ4HUJARS4F4DE.gif?quality=85&w=459)
The 7 Step Plan For a DIY Alaska Hunt The 7 Step Plan For a DIY Alaska Hunt
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Jan 6, 2020
![Tyler Freel kneeling behind caribou in snow.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/27/OP4VDEE7DVDP5D2VGFW4JTL6NI.jpg?quality=85&w=600)
How Hard Does Hunting Have to Be? How Hard Does Hunting Have to Be?
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Dec 31, 2019
![Hunter hiking through a rocky hillside.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/18/7NJ66ROU5RE5LO6WUCJC3DEUDU.jpg?quality=85&w=600)
The Truth About Mountain Fitness The Truth About Mountain Fitness
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Dec 21, 2019
![Tyler Freel with a Zebra he shot in South Africa.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/17/7MDAVPOMMJBB5JKBQRHYMZC524.jpg?quality=85&w=600)
Why Hunting Africa Has Nothing To Do With Trophy Hunting Why Hunting Africa Has Nothing To Do With Trophy Hunting
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Dec 18, 2019
![hunter holding up a large wolf pelt.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/06/6C7N7E52LVE2NKSKG5JCONUSJI.jpg?quality=85&w=599)
10 Lessons for First-Time Fur Trappers 10 Lessons for First-Time Fur Trappers
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Dec 17, 2019
![two rifles on a table.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/05/6QDR43PMNJDVFDYJI3JNNBWHNA.jpg?quality=85&w=601)
The Good Ol’ Days of Guns Are Now The Good Ol’ Days of Guns Are Now
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Dec 6, 2019
![A hunter in africa next to a mature blesbok ram.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/21/D3H43NJXWNDIBO7WQSOTVTE4AQ.jpg?quality=85&w=600)
10 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned From My First Africa Safari 10 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned From My First Africa Safari
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Nov 23, 2019
![9 Great Grizzly Guns for Brown Bear Hunting and Backcountry Defense](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/13/WV4GSD6IRRAIXJUKBO5GB7JFGY.jpg?quality=85&w=288)
9 Great Grizzly Guns for Brown Bear Hunting and Backcountry Defense 9 Great Grizzly Guns for Brown Bear Hunting and Backcountry Defense
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Nov 19, 2019
![4 Tips for Trapping Foxes and Coyotes](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/NQ6RKPMU56TMLAEHU5UUJFOCMA.png?quality=85&w=286)
4 Tips for Trapping Foxes and Coyotes 4 Tips for Trapping Foxes and Coyotes
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Nov 19, 2019
Why We Still Love Taking “Grip-and-Grin” Hunting Photos Why We Still Love Taking “Grip-and-Grin” Hunting Photos
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Nov 14, 2019
![A Newbie’s Guide to Hunting Spot Etiquette](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/02/7T47ANVPXUIHWMOPT34Z53KQXI.jpg?quality=85&w=675)
A Newbie’s Guide to Hunting Spot Etiquette A Newbie’s Guide to Hunting Spot Etiquette
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Oct 4, 2019
![La Sportiva Nepal Cube GTX](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/10/ZQGCKUJQ7XWCZVEBIIWATJNWAQ.jpg?quality=85&w=600)
Six Top Boots for Hardcore Mountain Hunts Six Top Boots for Hardcore Mountain Hunts
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Sep 11, 2019
![arctic char](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/NNJ446Y5HP3SL4EA2U5425NOHE.jpg?quality=85&w=600)
The Top 10 Best Alaska Fishing Trips The Top 10 Best Alaska Fishing Trips
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Sep 11, 2019
![An Expert’s Guide on How to Stay Alive in Grizzly Bear Country](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/24/QBQADUJYEKKBH3V5FR5Z4XIKUE.jpg?quality=85&w=678)
An Expert’s Guide on How to Stay Alive in Grizzly Bear Country An Expert’s Guide on How to Stay Alive in Grizzly Bear Country
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Jun 25, 2019
![How to Shoot a Traditional Bow: The Basics of Trad Archery](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/10/VNSQ26HBEZLYC5IVLH3AK7JPIU.jpg?quality=85&w=675)
How to Shoot a Traditional Bow: The Basics of Trad Archery How to Shoot a Traditional Bow: The Basics of Trad Archery
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Apr 13, 2019
![tom clum sr with a bow and arrows slung over his shoulder](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/09/UMRSP5J4YZV3BIZ6YVMXRZWINI.jpg?quality=85&w=675)
Breaking Trad: Archery Lessons from Tom Clum Sr. Breaking Trad: Archery Lessons from Tom Clum Sr.
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Apr 9, 2019
![hunter kneeling beside mountain goat](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/25/SY2WZR556EBCQMGG7LAWR36BVY.jpg?quality=85&w=675)
Spot and Stalk Hunting the Goats of Kodiak Island Spot and Stalk Hunting the Goats of Kodiak Island
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Mar 5, 2019
![predator pelt shooting](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/12/RLTFHSV3BVGCJXXSIOYQG7CLYY.jpg?quality=85&w=600)
The Perfect Cartridge for Pelts The Perfect Cartridge for Pelts
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Feb 16, 2019
![predator hunting gear](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/09/GXNZ2OS6X3CS5KOKPDIRI4OSNE.jpg?quality=85&w=600)
8 New Pieces of the Best Predator Hunting Gear 8 New Pieces of the Best Predator Hunting Gear
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Jan 21, 2019
![boating in backcountry](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20/QBCSNR7XHDBOD2I4MPSU72QQUA.jpg?quality=85&w=1000)
10 Ways to Die in the Backcountry 10 Ways to Die in the Backcountry
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Nov 26, 2018
![man and woman bowhunting a black bear](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/XK5XFXTFO3ANXFMZLVZU6VBQDA.jpg?quality=85&w=675)
10 Myths About Hunting Bears Over Bait 10 Myths About Hunting Bears Over Bait
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Jun 11, 2018
![How to Use PVC Pipe to Make a Shooting Saddle and Boat Push Pole](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/JHX557B3GW4OYSMOVSKEPPC2JM.jpg?quality=85&w=600)
How to Use PVC Pipe to Make a Shooting Saddle and Boat Push Pole How to Use PVC Pipe to Make a Shooting Saddle and Boat Push Pole
By Tyler Freel
Posted on May 4, 2018
![7 of the best predator calls](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/CAM7OH6CKIUKFY3YUCDTXZSGGY.jpg?quality=85&w=1000)
7 of the Best Predator Mouth Calls 7 of the Best Predator Mouth Calls
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Feb 1, 2018
![Camp Chef SmokePro DLX PG24 Pellet Grill](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/PCR3EIW2ZPMUBTIRKKZNGUI4Q4.jpg?quality=85&w=600)
11 Holiday Gift Ideas for the DIY Butcher 11 Holiday Gift Ideas for the DIY Butcher
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Nov 22, 2017
![Valkyrie Archery Blood Eagle](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/4PUB4XEZQD7WRTHMZK7A7IQUP4.jpg?quality=85&w=600)
Top 10 Traditional Archery Broadheads Top 10 Traditional Archery Broadheads
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Jun 3, 2017
![Top 10 Venomous Snakes to Look Out for on a Hunting Trip](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/7ZJRFEKKFRADDZECSTM73CKRXU.jpg?quality=85&w=636)
Top 10 Venomous Snakes to Look Out for on a Hunting Trip Top 10 Venomous Snakes to Look Out for on a Hunting Trip
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Mar 22, 2017
![alberta deer hunt](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/18/YH476RGOEA75I37OY5U5H3UTNA.jpg?quality=85&w=675)
South to Alberta: The Story of an Alaskan’s First Whitetail Hunt South to Alberta: The Story of an Alaskan’s First Whitetail Hunt
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Dec 29, 2016
![grizzly hunting with bow](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/Y6MGC3O5YVJUMLNBTWUKX6FI4Q.jpg?quality=85&w=338)
Bowhunting For Grizzlies: Are You Up To The Task? Bowhunting For Grizzlies: Are You Up To The Task?
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Oct 8, 2016
![dall sheep ram](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/SE7AEOHYKJZLW3FQYCAU7RDRUE.jpg?quality=85&w=675)
Glassing for Game: Don’t Miss Big Opportunities in Unlikely Places Glassing for Game: Don’t Miss Big Opportunities in Unlikely Places
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Sep 27, 2016
![platypus bladder](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/HTJTDEELEBN3QUKKIEG7VG5C7U.jpg?quality=85&w=670)
Why Water Bladders are Essential Backcountry Hunting Gear Why Water Bladders are Essential Backcountry Hunting Gear
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Sep 16, 2016
![crossing a stream](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/3X3KHWTFVCR4U5WURPTBPHOOEE.png?quality=85&w=791)
How to Safely Cross Mountain Streams with a Heavy Pack How to Safely Cross Mountain Streams with a Heavy Pack
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Aug 31, 2016
![chia seeds](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/7N56CRSKRLAYAWU55BFOMJYPGM.png?quality=85&w=600)
Why Chia Seeds Are a Magical Snack for Backcountry Hunters Why Chia Seeds Are a Magical Snack for Backcountry Hunters
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Aug 25, 2016
![backcountry tent](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/ZTC4DAKKOTDLHH34RBDYWPQALA.png?quality=85&w=600)
Take a Dry Run to Pack and Prepare for Your Backcountry Hunt Take a Dry Run to Pack and Prepare for Your Backcountry Hunt
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Aug 9, 2016
![rifle sheep](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/K7MXDD4RSQLMS4HQQFEVFRH54A.png?quality=85&w=675)
Why You Shouldn’t Clean Your Rifle Bore Before a Hunt Why You Shouldn’t Clean Your Rifle Bore Before a Hunt
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Jul 26, 2016
![dall ram, sheep hunting, ram hunting, dall sheep hunting, tyler freel, alaska sheep hunting](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/22/54ZEVX6XHAPDM5PRH3SJZSIJKY.png?quality=85&w=860)
10 Rams in 12 Years: Lessons in Sheep Hunting 10 Rams in 12 Years: Lessons in Sheep Hunting
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Jul 25, 2016
![spike camp, spike spike camp, hunting, mountain hunting, sheep hunting, tyler freel, hunting spike camp](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/ZCG3YTXY6PQN7R2LFJXOVDN3KI.jpeg?quality=85&w=675)
Spike Camp Squared: Sleep on the Mountain to Take More Game Spike Camp Squared: Sleep on the Mountain to Take More Game
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Jul 14, 2016
![shooting stability](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/F5PTG5RJSWSLSUIIYNNYFEJM4U.png?quality=85&w=1166)
2 Principles to Shoot More Accurately from an Improvised Rest 2 Principles to Shoot More Accurately from an Improvised Rest
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Jul 8, 2016
![mountain hunting, mountain hunting scopes, riflescopes, riflescope size](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/V5V5DJQFDJRGIP4QY5H5EPP3OU.png?quality=85&w=860)
Why I Choose a Smaller Scope for a Better Mountain Hunt Why I Choose a Smaller Scope for a Better Mountain Hunt
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Jun 14, 2016
![blacktail archery deer](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/R5PXU3IH3OQXLQKNDPWR6D4EFQ.png?quality=85&w=662)
Revisiting the Quartering-To Shot for Bowhunters Revisiting the Quartering-To Shot for Bowhunters
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Jun 8, 2016
![black bear](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/PVCVGTUOIHGHWVMNYNLJDOPHY4.png?quality=85&w=350)
The 5 Biggest Mistakes Bear Hunters Make at Bait Sites The 5 Biggest Mistakes Bear Hunters Make at Bait Sites
By Tyler Freel
Posted on May 24, 2016
![binopouch](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/WJOWLCEEEYQT34DPLLB4OJKSAA.jpg?quality=85&w=675)
4 Reasons Why Most Hunters Should Use a Binocular Pouch 4 Reasons Why Most Hunters Should Use a Binocular Pouch
By Tyler Freel
Posted on May 18, 2016
![bears at bait barrel](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/FJLP3UMNBDTWIVG3CX6BK3MRQM.png?quality=85&w=844)
4 Key References for Judging the Size of Black Bears 4 Key References for Judging the Size of Black Bears
By Tyler Freel
Posted on May 12, 2016
![Bow Wrist Sling](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/O2TY6QDBIRMQEZDB4KEYUPLIFE.png?quality=85&w=600)
How a Bow Wrist Sling Can Improve Your Accuracy How a Bow Wrist Sling Can Improve Your Accuracy
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Apr 20, 2016
![Why Bowhunters Should Mix Up their Targets to Shoot More Accurately](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/IT7JEFA4S6BK3GQKZ5OXO6ZK7U.png?quality=85&w=432)
Why Bowhunters Should Mix Up their Targets to Shoot More Accurately Why Bowhunters Should Mix Up their Targets to Shoot More Accurately
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Apr 12, 2016
![bears at bait barrel](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/C2VQLNBJGDCR5Y5YEM2PMJZPVI.jpg?quality=85&w=675)
How to Make a Trickle Bait Barrel for Hunting Spring Bears How to Make a Trickle Bait Barrel for Hunting Spring Bears
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Mar 30, 2016
![5 Steps for Turning Your Alaskan Dream Hunt into a Reality](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/TVKQRJNLL6D5E6NKEO4G7AVVEM.png?quality=85&w=675)
5 Steps for Turning Your Alaskan Dream Hunt into a Reality 5 Steps for Turning Your Alaskan Dream Hunt into a Reality
By Tyler Freel
Posted on Mar 24, 2016