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8 Bowhunting Tips From a Hunter Who’s Shot More Than 500 Deer

Hunting

8 Bowhunting Tips From a Hunter Who’s Shot More Than 500 Deer 8 Bowhunting Tips From a Hunter Who’s Shot More Than 500 Deer

By Scott Einsmann

Battle of the Black Bear Cartridges: .308 Win. vs. .338 Federal vs. .45-70 Govt.

Hunting

Battle of the Black Bear Cartridges: .308 Win. vs. .338 Federal vs. .45-70 Govt. Battle of the Black Bear Cartridges: .308 Win. vs. .338 Federal vs. .45-70 Govt.

Hunting is About Much More Than the Meat

Hunting

Hunting is About Much More Than the Meat Hunting is About Much More Than the Meat

By Will Brantley

bowhunters aiming compound bows

Hunting

3 Bowhunting Drills That Will Help You Beat Buck Fever 3 Bowhunting Drills That Will Help You Beat Buck Fever

best hunting rifles for hunting in the west

Guns

10 Great Rifles for Hunting the West 10 Great Rifles for Hunting the West

By Aram von Benedikt

Whitetails by the Weather: Understanding Deer Behavior

Hunting

Whitetails by the Weather: Understanding Deer Behavior Whitetails by the Weather: Understanding Deer Behavior

How to Hang Treestands to Target Mature Bucks

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How to Hang Treestands to Target Mature Bucks How to Hang Treestands to Target Mature Bucks

Hunting Bull Moose in the Alaska High Country

Hunting

Hunting Bull Moose in the Alaska High Country Hunting Bull Moose in the Alaska High Country

By John B. Snow

A Newbie’s Guide to Hunting Spot Etiquette

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A Newbie’s Guide to Hunting Spot Etiquette A Newbie’s Guide to Hunting Spot Etiquette

shed deer antlers

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4 Shed Hunting Experts Told Us Their Strategy for Finding Antlers 4 Shed Hunting Experts Told Us Their Strategy for Finding Antlers

By Andrew McKean

youth hunt antelope

Hunting

Public-Land Pronghorns: Where and How to Hunt Antelope on a Budget Public-Land Pronghorns: Where and How to Hunt Antelope on a Budget

Idaho bowhunter listening for bugling bull

Hunting

5 Killer Big-Game Trips for Hunters on a Budget 5 Killer Big-Game Trips for Hunters on a Budget

By Darron McDougal

Guns

The Evolution of the 6.5 Creedmoor The Evolution of the 6.5 Creedmoor

By John B. Snow

Mule Deer Cartridge Showdown: .270 Win. vs. 7mm Rem. Mag. vs. .300 Win. Mag.

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Mule Deer Cartridge Showdown: .270 Win. vs. 7mm Rem. Mag. vs. .300 Win. Mag. Mule Deer Cartridge Showdown: .270 Win. vs. 7mm Rem. Mag. vs. .300 Win. Mag.

Straight-Wall Rifle Cartridges Are Making a Comeback in Deer Hunting

Guns

Straight-Wall Rifle Cartridges Are Making a Comeback in Deer Hunting Straight-Wall Rifle Cartridges Are Making a Comeback in Deer Hunting

By Brad Fitzpatrick

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It’s Time to Cut the B.S. in Deer Hunting It’s Time to Cut the B.S. in Deer Hunting

By Alex Robinson

best diy western hunts

Hunting

Top 10 DIY Western Hunts Top 10 DIY Western Hunts

By Aram von Benedikt

Elk Cartridge Showdown: .308 Win vs. .300 Win. Mag. vs. 338. Win. Mag.

Hunting

Elk Cartridge Showdown: .308 Win vs. .300 Win. Mag. vs. 338. Win. Mag. Elk Cartridge Showdown: .308 Win vs. .300 Win. Mag. vs. 338. Win. Mag.

Hunting Whitetails in the West Requires Stalking Skills and an Active Imagination

Hunting

Hunting Whitetails in the West Requires Stalking Skills and an Active Imagination Hunting Whitetails in the West Requires Stalking Skills and an Active Imagination

By Andrew McKean

3 Shooting Drills that Will Make You a Better Deer and Elk Hunter

Hunting

3 Shooting Drills that Will Make You a Better Deer and Elk Hunter 3 Shooting Drills that Will Make You a Better Deer and Elk Hunter

By Aram von Benedikt

I Got Alpha-Gal (The Tick-Borne Disease That’s a Hunter’s Worst Nightmare)

Survival

I Got Alpha-Gal (The Tick-Borne Disease That’s a Hunter’s Worst Nightmare) I Got Alpha-Gal (The Tick-Borne Disease That’s a Hunter’s Worst Nightmare)

By Alex Robinson

The Secrets Of Signpost Rubs

Hunting

The Secrets Of Signpost Rubs The Secrets Of Signpost Rubs

a shotgun choke and quail hunting

Hunting

Hit More Quail with These Close-Range Chokes, Loads, and Tactics Hit More Quail with These Close-Range Chokes, Loads, and Tactics

By Jarrod Spilger

These Hunters Have Perfected the Upland Bird Hunting Road Trip

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These Hunters Have Perfected the Upland Bird Hunting Road Trip These Hunters Have Perfected the Upland Bird Hunting Road Trip

By Matthew Every, Natalie Krebs

How to Hunt Ducks Without a Dog or a Boat

Hunting

How to Hunt Ducks Without a Dog or a Boat How to Hunt Ducks Without a Dog or a Boat

By Tom Carpenter

how to train your dog for duck hunting

Hunting

8 Ways to Ruin Your Duck Hunting Dog 8 Ways to Ruin Your Duck Hunting Dog

By Tony J. Peterson

Hang a Treestand to Ambush Bull Elk Over a Wallow

Hunting

Hang a Treestand to Ambush Bull Elk Over a Wallow Hang a Treestand to Ambush Bull Elk Over a Wallow

By Jace Bauserman

9 Old-School Whitetail Scouting Strategies that Don’t Require a Trailcam

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9 Old-School Whitetail Scouting Strategies that Don’t Require a Trailcam 9 Old-School Whitetail Scouting Strategies that Don’t Require a Trailcam

By Travis Faulkner

cooked venison ham

Hunting

How to Cure and Smoke a Venison Ham Roast How to Cure and Smoke a Venison Ham Roast

By Jamie Carlson

Make the Perfect Archery Shot on a Giant Bull Elk

Hunting

Make the Perfect Archery Shot on a Giant Bull Elk Make the Perfect Archery Shot on a Giant Bull Elk

What Hunters Need to Know About Altitude Sickness (And How to Avoid It)

Survival

What Hunters Need to Know About Altitude Sickness (And How to Avoid It) What Hunters Need to Know About Altitude Sickness (And How to Avoid It)

By Tim MacWelch

a waterfowl hunter in a lake

Hunting

What Makes Specialized Waterfowl Shotguns So Special What Makes Specialized Waterfowl Shotguns So Special

By Jarrod Spilger

5-Step Plan to Shoot a Big Buck on the Bow Opener

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5-Step Plan to Shoot a Big Buck on the Bow Opener 5-Step Plan to Shoot a Big Buck on the Bow Opener

By Michael Hanback

waterfowl skin left on cooking mistakes

Hunting

10 Mistakes Most Hunters Make When Cooking Wild Game 10 Mistakes Most Hunters Make When Cooking Wild Game

By Jamie Carlson

venison tenderloin medallions

Hunting

A Venison Sous Vide Recipe for Perfectly Cooked Wild Meat A Venison Sous Vide Recipe for Perfectly Cooked Wild Meat

By Jamie Carlson

9 Overlooked Early Season Goose Hunting Tips

Hunting

9 Overlooked Early Season Goose Hunting Tips 9 Overlooked Early Season Goose Hunting Tips

By Matt Wettish

hunter holding shotgun in a field

Guns

12 Ways to Improve your Wingshooting Skills 12 Ways to Improve your Wingshooting Skills

5 Tips for Getting Better Trail Camera Pictures

Gear

5 Tips for Getting Better Trail Camera Pictures 5 Tips for Getting Better Trail Camera Pictures

spraying-food-plot-UTV-ranger

Conservation

How to Plant a Mini Food Plot This Summer How to Plant a Mini Food Plot This Summer

Hunting

Find Elk From Your Kitchen Table With This 6-Step Digital Scouting Plan Find Elk From Your Kitchen Table With This 6-Step Digital Scouting Plan

By Tom Carpenter

deer hunting movement myths

Hunting

10 Myths About Whitetail Deer Movement 10 Myths About Whitetail Deer Movement

3 Archery Tournaments Where You Can Compete With the Pros

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3 Archery Tournaments Where You Can Compete With the Pros 3 Archery Tournaments Where You Can Compete With the Pros

By Scott Einsmann

The buck was so absorbed in the hanging velvet.

Hunting

10 Amazing Photos of a Buck Shedding Velvet 10 Amazing Photos of a Buck Shedding Velvet

By Craig Dougherty and Donald M. Jones

This Season’s Duck Hunting Forecast

Hunting

This Season’s Duck Hunting Forecast This Season’s Duck Hunting Forecast

By Brian Lovett

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Conservation

Western Hunters Can’t Access 6.35 Million Acres of Public State Lands Western Hunters Can’t Access 6.35 Million Acres of Public State Lands

By Natalie Krebs

Mallard Limit Cut to 2 in the Atlantic Flyway. Will Duck Hunters Stay Home?

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Mallard Limit Cut to 2 in the Atlantic Flyway. Will Duck Hunters Stay Home? Mallard Limit Cut to 2 in the Atlantic Flyway. Will Duck Hunters Stay Home?

By Ryan Chelius

elk wandering through the woods

Hunting

Best Arrows and Broadheads For Elk Best Arrows and Broadheads For Elk

White-tailed Deer ;Odocoileus virginianus; Moon

Hunting

How Moon Phases Will Impact Deer Hunting During the Rut this Season How Moon Phases Will Impact Deer Hunting During the Rut this Season

By Michael Hanback

Curry pheasant recipe

Hunting

How to Field Dress and Prepare Game Birds How to Field Dress and Prepare Game Birds

By Outdoor Life Online Editor

How to Identify Tracks of 10 Common North American Species

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How to Identify Tracks of 10 Common North American Species How to Identify Tracks of 10 Common North American Species

By Tim MacWelch

White-tailed deer walking in the water.

Hunting

How Rainy Spring Weather Affects Your Deer Season How Rainy Spring Weather Affects Your Deer Season

By Brian Lovett

Better Agricultural Practices Could Mean More Pheasants in the Heartland

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Better Agricultural Practices Could Mean More Pheasants in the Heartland Better Agricultural Practices Could Mean More Pheasants in the Heartland

By Andrew McKean

A Caribou Hunting Adventure in Alaska, No Guides Required

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A Caribou Hunting Adventure in Alaska, No Guides Required A Caribou Hunting Adventure in Alaska, No Guides Required

By Alex Robinson

9 Hard Truths About Hunting on Public Land

Conservation

9 Hard Truths About Hunting on Public Land 9 Hard Truths About Hunting on Public Land

Where to Kill Wild Public-Land Pigs All Across the South

Hunting

Where to Kill Wild Public-Land Pigs All Across the South Where to Kill Wild Public-Land Pigs All Across the South

The Best Shooting Position for Picking Off Treed Squirrels

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The Best Shooting Position for Picking Off Treed Squirrels The Best Shooting Position for Picking Off Treed Squirrels

By Will Brantley

mature buck bedding down in leaves

Hunting

New Whitetail Research That Will Help You Tag Your Buck New Whitetail Research That Will Help You Tag Your Buck

By Michael Hanback

How to Spot-and-Stalk Your Way to an Archery Antelope

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How to Spot-and-Stalk Your Way to an Archery Antelope How to Spot-and-Stalk Your Way to an Archery Antelope

Five-Legged Deer

Hunting

The 8 Weirdest Whitetails You’ve Ever Seen The 8 Weirdest Whitetails You’ve Ever Seen

By Michael Hanback

The 4 Best Summer Bird Hunts

Hunting

The 4 Best Summer Bird Hunts The 4 Best Summer Bird Hunts

By Will Brantley

hunter kneeling next to large elk

Guns

Why Bullet Design is More Important than Cartridge Choice Why Bullet Design is More Important than Cartridge Choice

By Brad Fitzpatrick

How Do Deer Grow Antlers So Quickly?

Hunting

How Do Deer Grow Antlers So Quickly? How Do Deer Grow Antlers So Quickly?

By Matthew Every

Survival

9 of the Most Annoying Bugs On The Planet 9 of the Most Annoying Bugs On The Planet

By Gerry Bethge

8 Common Wild Plants That Are Poisonous to Your Dog

Hunting

8 Common Wild Plants That Are Poisonous to Your Dog 8 Common Wild Plants That Are Poisonous to Your Dog

By Tim MacWelch