Scott Haugen

About Scott Haugen

Prior to entering into the outdoor industry full-time, Scott Haugen taught science for 12 years. With a Masters Degree in education, a bachelors in science/biology, and lifelong outdoor experience, Haugen is uniquely qualified to share what he knows and continues to learn. Since hanging up his teacher’s hat, he’s appeared on more than 300 television shows, penned over 1,400 magazine articles and written several books – with new titles always in the works.

Mid-Summer Blacktail Scouting

Though the 4th of July marks our country’s celebration of independence, it’s also one of the best times for deer hunters to head afield on pre-season scouting missions.  For brush country blacktails, July and August [...]

Episode 1, Idaho Elk Hunt

Here's a teaser for the premier episode of Trijicon's The Hunt, airing June 29 & July 1, on the Sportsman Channel. Air Times (PST): •Fridays 1:30 p.m. •Sundays 6:30 p.m. •Sundays 9:30 p.m. Click on [...]

Last Day Tom

Our spring filming schedule was a busy one.  We’d planned for three weeks in the field, ended up spending seven.  This meant I had one day–the last day of the season–to bowhunt Oregon turkey. Ever [...]

Oregon Book Bear

    Bears have always intrigued me, especially big bears.  With the season winding down, I headed back to the Oregon Coast where I hunted with long-time friend and guide, Jody Smith (www.jodysmithguideservice.com). There are [...]

Cinnamon Bear In Idaho

I love bear hunting, no matter what the method.  I’ve been fortunate to pursue bear in many states around the West, from trailing hounds to spot-and-stalk, to calling and baiting.  All are fun approaches, and [...]

High Country Toms

At 5,000-feet, high atop Idaho’s Joseph Plains, we just came off what’s likely my most exciting turkey hunt in nearly 30 years.  Conditions were tough, with high winds, snow and rain, but when the weather [...]

Wyoming Antelope Adventure

Antelope hunting is one of our family's favorite adventures.  The weather is usually nice, animals are plentiful and if you botch one stalk, you'll be making another, soon.  Most of my antelope hunting over the [...]

Long Range Blacktails

Braxton and I just came off a hunt we’ll never forget.  We were chasing blacktails in southern, OR, with Mike Lee of Southern Oregon Blacktails.  Like many folks in the Pac. NW, we love our [...]

Close Call In Alaska

It was great to be back in some of my old stomping grounds, not only in Alaska, but Alaska’s Arctic!  I love this part of the world, and as many of you may know, my [...]

Zimbabwe Safari

We just returned from another trip to Zimbabwe with Jonathan Collett of Touch Africa Safaris (www.touchafricasafaris.com).  As before, our trip was filled with great memories, but the two weeks of hunting went way too fast! [...]

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