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Backcountry Hunting Gear

How to Build an ATV Tough Enough for Alaska’s Backcountry

Here are six DIY upgrades that will make your four-wheeler more rugged

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Rifle Ammo

The 6.5 Creedmoor is Not the Ultimate Super Cartridge

Many hunters hold the 6.5 in high regard, but there are plenty of cartridges that outshoot the Creedmoor

Two hunters kneeling behind two white dall sheep.
Sheep Hunting

The Dall Sheep That Almost Killed Me

An Alaskan hunter sets out to take a ram with a recurve bow, but the mountain, weather, and sheep are working against him

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Hunting Rifles

This Custom Hunting Rifle From Dakota Arms is an Old-School Beauty

The master gunmakers at Dakota Arms build them like they used to

A hunter in orange and camo aims a rifle in a field.
Hunting Rifles

9 Tips for Becoming a Better Rifle Shot on Wild Game

Learning to shoot more accurately when an animal—not a paper target—is in your crosshairs on a hunt

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Trucks

Off-Road Terrain Tips

A woodcock and a shotgun being held by a hunter.
Upland Bird Hunting

How to Hunt the Mysterious Woodcock Migration

A small bird with a long pointed beak, the obscure timberdoodle is an upland enigma you’ll love to hunt

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Hunting

Why Hunting Is More Important Than Ever for Your Mental Health

In the midst of a global pandemic and much uncertainty, it’s a relief to get back to doing what we love

A hunter in camo with a large 8-point whitetail buck.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

10 Natural Ground Blinds That Keep You Hidden from Deer

You don’t need to buy a treestand or blind to stay concealed from whitetails

A woman stands in an open field with a golden eagle perched on her arm.
Predator Hunting

What it’s Like to Hunt with Eagles in Mongolia

Lauren McGough is part of a small faction of American falconers that hunts wild game with a golden eagle

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Hunting Rifles

5 of the Best Cartridges for Hunting Western Big Game

Here is the most capable ammo you can buy for hunting out West

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Hunting Rifles

.338 Federal: The Best Deer Cartridge You’ve Never Tried

This load penetrates deep and offers light recoil for a .33-caliber bullet

A whitetail deer stands inn brush at a treeline.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Busted: 10 Myths About Scaring Off Deer

Many hunters believe certain things always put whitetails on edge. Sometimes, they’re wrong

Red sockeye salmon with hooked jaw swimming in Alaska stream.
Public Lands & Waters

Will the Trump Administration Change Course on Alaska’s Pebble Mine? Key Republicans Are Rallying in Opposition

As the Army Corps of Engineers requests additional environmental safeguards against the proposed mine, Trump could personally withdraw support of controversial project

An elk hunter practicing steps on a hillside in a heavily forested area.
Fitness

This Fitness Regimen Will Get You into Elk Hunting Shape

Work your legs, build cardio, hike with a pack, and of course, hydrate

A man uses binoculars to sight a large open field.
Rifles

How New Rifle Shooters Can Become More Accurate Inside 300 Yards

Don’t buy into the long-range rifle hype. Put in the work to become proficient at shorter distances with a good bolt gun and quality scope

A woman rifle shooter aims a rifle at a shooting range.
Hunting Rifles

What’s the Best Distance to Zero A Hunting Rifle?

Most hunters dial in their centerfires at 100 yards, but you should sight in a rifle at a distance that fits your shooting capabilities and the game you will be pursuing

A collection of riflescopes on a table.
Rifle Scopes

The 13 Best New Precision Riflescopes Put to the Test

We put the new field of precision riflescopes through the wringer. These are our top picks

A hunter in an orange vest walks a German shorthair pointer in the field.
Hunting Dogs

8 Drills to Do Right Now to Get Your Gun Dog Ready for Fall

In the final weeks leading up to bird season, you need to get your pup in shape and stay focused on fundamentals

A camo Primos Double Bull Surroundview 360 groundblind on a field edge in the fall.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

6 Rules for More Success with Ground Blinds

Even if you're a die-hard treestand hunter, there's a time and a place for hunting from a ground blind