Western Hunter Magazine

12/23/2025

“How the NRL Hunter got its hooks in me…

The first reason: the people. I’ve never walked into something and felt more immediately welcomed. Competitors, match directors, ROs–everyone shares this unspoken understanding: This game is brutally hard. You’ve got balls for showing up. We’re all here to get better. And we love this sport. From the top-tier shooters to the greenhorns at their first match, there’s respect in this tribe, and that kind of energy is contagious.

Second reason: getting humbled. I’ve been shooting rifles and hunting my entire adult life. I thought I knew a thing or two…until the clock started. Adding time pressure to spotting targets, finding a lane to shoot from, building a position, and executing clean shots turns it into pure mental combat (and exhaustion). It’s constant problem-solving…”

You can read the full article by Kevin Guillen in the Issue 1 of 2026. Link to subscribe is in our BIO.

12/22/2025

In this episode, Kevin and Brody sat down to swap stories with Wilderness Athlete's own Katelyn O'Brien (also known as KOB). Katelyn is an adventurer, and her spooky near-death-ghost-encounter tale is one for the ages. Kevin also shares a story about assisting another hunter with a dislocated shoulder miles from the trailhead, and Brody tells of his first encounter with a sow and cubs in Wyoming.

Listen to the full podcast below:

In this episode, Kevin and Brody sat down to swap stories with Wilderness Athlete's own Katelyn O'Brien (also known as […]

12/19/2025

MKC 3.0 is more than a building. It’s the American dream, and a reminder that when you combine a lot of hard work with great people you end up with something really special.

It was an honor to present Josh with his article in Issue 6 of 2025, and we’ll have a video soon with our full visit and some behind the scenes at

12/15/2025

“The North American Sniper Team Invitational (NASTI) is an invitational match held every two years at Hat Creek Training by owners Bryan and Misty Morgan. It is known as the most difficult and grueling sniper competition in the world, comprised of 24 teams of our military’s elite. No faces shown. No identities known.

Teams are met with a variety of cross-canyon long-range shots with 35-degree angles, extremely difficult shooting positions, and both horizontal and vertical wind speeds of upwards of 60 miles per hour. This competition is remarkably demanding and is specifically designed to push their limits in every aspect–mental, physical, and even the performance of critical gear. Failure at the NASTI is inevitable, and it’s designed that way. In fact, the winners are not the ones who succeed the most; they’re the ones who fail the least…”

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You can read the full story, Among Giants, about the NASTI and the incredible people at in Issue 1 of 2026. Link to subscribe to Western Hunter Magazine is in our BIO.

12/11/2025

“There are hunts that fill the freezer, and there are hunts that change you. This one was the latter. Ten days in the Alaskan backcountry chasing rams that always seemed just a ring short, or an inch of curl shy. No shot fired, no tag punched, but everything left on the mountain.

I drew a limited-entry Dall sheep tag in Alaska. One of those tags that comes with equal parts excitement and dread. The kind that guarantees you’ll be in country that can break you if you let it. This particular unit was walk-in only. No planes, no shortcuts, just boots, legs, and a lot of willpower. It’s the kind of tag where, if you want to earn it, you’re going to bleed for it….”

You can read, Left It All on the Mountain, by in Issue 1 of 2026 in Western Hunter Magazine. Link to become a subscriber is in our BIO.

12/11/2025

Chris Denham and Mike Duplan head deep into the Chugach Range in search of a legal Dall ram. Bad luck, weather, enormous undertakings on foot, and a one-of-a-kind guide named Danny were their only friends for over two weeks in some of the biggest country in Alaska.

Watch the full episode below:

Chris Denham and Mike Duplan head deep into the Chugach Range in search of a legal Dall ram. Bad luck, […]

12/08/2025

In this episode, Brody, Kevin, Tom, and Levi gathered up to officially recap Kevin's archery elk hunt in Montana. They discussed each day of the hunt, interactions with other hunters, tactics, clothing, gear, and even Brody's (loose) connection to Steve Irwin's daughter, Bindi.

Listen to the full podcast below:

In this episode, Brody, Kevin, Tom, and Levi gathered up to officially recap Kevin's archery elk hunt in Montana. They […]

12/05/2025

Issue 1 | 2026

This issue is extra special to us, as it has a big presence from beginning to end. It will inspire you to sharpen yourself in every regard and it embodies WA’s new mantra, Keep Up, throughout the magazine. It’s an exclusive look at what makes our team tick, and a sneak peek at what’s coming in the New Year. We’re not going to spoil the details, but if you’ve been paying attention, you know something’s building. This is your chance to be one of the first to see it.

It features hunt and adventure stories from our own team, subscriber insights into the mental and physical grit it takes to chase animals across rugged country, and much more content that we’re really proud of. Internally, we believe this is our best issue yet, and we can’t wait for you to read it.

Sunday is the last day to subscribe to get Issue 1 of 2026 delivered before the year ends. Link is in our BIO.

12/01/2025

A deal so good that we had to share! Wilderness Athlete is having a massive sale with up to 70% off, free shipping, and a free $50 gift card when you spend $100!

Yes, you read that correctly. We’re stocking up for oursleves, and thought you may want to as well! Link to their full sale and free gift offer is below:

From 11/21-11/26, we’re including a bottle of High Performance Multi-Vitamins for FREE on all orders of $100 or more. No code needed, your gift will be added automatically to your cart.

11/29/2025

Chris and Brody discuss the all-new Swarovski AT/ST Balance spotting scopes and their application, industry implications, field use, ergonomics, and more.

You can listen to the full podcast on our Western Hunter website (or anywhere you currently listen to podcasts). Link to our website is in our BIO.

11/28/2025

It’s a great time to take a look at what you either ran out of or broke, and start replacing things before your next hunt. We’ve put together a list of some of our must-have items that you can easily find on Amazon:

Find the best Hunting Gear Deals this season and prepare for your next adventure with discounted essentials.