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Author: Jace Bauserman
Jace Bauserman
Jace Bauserman is a full-time freelance outdoor writer who has been working with Field & Stream since 2017. Before going full-time freelance, Bauserman was the editor-in-chief of Bowhunting World and Archery Business magazines. Highlights Education Bauserman earned his Bachelor of Arts degree with an emphasis in interdisciplinary studies from Adams State University. Bauserman has also completed several journalism and creative writing courses. Experience While Bauserman loves to chase all game species, his passion is western big-game hunting. Each fall, he hunts pronghorn, mule deer, elk, and other western species with archery tackle. In addition to being an accomplished big-game bowhunter, Bauserman is also a gear nut and does tons of product testing each year. He is a master of his craft and has developed a strong following by those who crave the latest bow-and-arrow gear know-how. Before going full-time as an outdoor writer, Bauserman was the editor-in-chief of Bowhunting World and Archery Business. Bauserman has penned many award-winning articles about bowhunting and in-the-field gear testing during his time in this position. Bauserman also has a passion for chasing whitetail deer and waterfowl, and writes numerous articles each year for F&S on these two topics. Hunting Milestone In 2021, after 19 years of waiting to draw a tag, Bauserman shot a trophy bighorn sheep on the hunt of a lifetime. Notable Work
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