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How to field judge a caribou

Caribou hunters. Ed DeYoung (left) and Ned Greer. by Russ Mehling, General Manager, Webber's Lodges In our first installment of field judging animals we looked at how simple it is to score Musk Ox. Well, you can forget about that this month. We’re going to look at the most confusing score sheet of all the animals

Preparing for a hunt. Part 2. Getting in shape.

Being in shape means enjoying moments like the above. by Russ Mehling, General Manager, Webber's Lodges If you’re like me, you’ve probably stopped reading already because you saw a reference to one of the vilest words in the English language: EXERCISE. For those who are still with me, I’m not going to try imparting any

Preparing for a hunt. Part 1. Firearm practice.

Tough shot! But not if you've practiced. by Russ Mehling, General Manager, Webber's Lodges One of the most exciting parts of any hunt is the time spent preparing. From purchasing new gear to getting in shape for a new adventure, these activities all build anticipation prior to departure. One of my favorite preparatory chores is

How to take Trophy Wild Game photos. Part 2.

by Russ Mehling, General Manager, Webber's Lodges 5 more tips for getting the photo everyone talks about! Last month, we looked at staging your trophy wild game photos. This month we want to look at what makes the difference between taking breathtaking photos and photos that fail to share the emotion of your hunt. Remember

Central Barren Ground Caribou Hunts. Update.

by Russ Mehling, General Manager, Webber's Lodges Caribou don’t always read the script. We learned this the hard way during our 2015 season. For the first time in 23 years, the caribou did not file through camp as usual. After the conclusion of our season we met with the Caribou Management Board, Manitoba Conservation, and

Best of 2016 — Webber’s Lodges Year in Review

by Russ Mehling, General Manager, Webber's Lodges With 2017 fast approaching, and most of 2016 in the rear-view mirror, we thought it would be fun to look back at some of the highlights of our 2016 seasons. Spring Musk Ox Hunting Weston Millward with his Musk Ox. Week one of our spring Musk

Richter Boone and Crockett caribou feeds family

Liz Richter shown above with her father George Weber and Boone and Crockett caribou. Liz Richter has had a difficult time getting anyone to take her hunting. That's probably going to change now. The 39-year-old widowed mother of two from Zimmerman, Minnesota recently became a proud member of the Boone and Crockett Club after taking

The Evolution of a Hunter

by Russ Mehling, General Manager, Webber’s Lodges I’m fortunate enough to be immersed in the hunting lifestyle. Being in the outdoor industry as an outfitter and guide, surrounding myself with like-minded outdoor enthusiasts for friends, as well as being part of a family that loves hunting and fishing, means I get to live my

How to pack for an Arctic caribou hunt

by Russ Mehling, General Manager, Webber’s Lodges The impossible packing job made possible Without a doubt, the most common ‘non-hunting’ question we get asked is, "How can I possibly pack for a remote caribou hunt with the weight and size restrictions you have?" The following is a photo tutorial showing it is possible to stay