Oregon Roosevelt Elk Rodeo
The 2012 Oregon archery elk season was one of the best I’d seen in years. For the last five days of the season I chased Roosevelts on the coast with good friend and guide, Jody [...]
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.San Juan Island Blacktail
Washington’s San Juan Archipelago, a place I’ve always wanted to hunt for Columbia blacktail deer. I’ve been fortunate to pursue blacktails throughout much of their range, but this was my first time on the islands. [...]
California Velvet Blacktail
The day before California’s Aug. 18 archery opener for Columbia blacktail deer, we pulled in to Redding, where the temperature read 109º. The voice on the radio said how nice it was to finally be [...]
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 [...]
Summer Bear Scouting
While much attention is given to scouting for deer and elk this time of year, it’s also prime time to start looking for bear...or at least, bear sign. In the Pacific Northwest, bear seasons start [...]
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 [...]