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Guns

Half of a Gun, and a Life Lesson, On Christmas Morning

The very best Christmas gifts are worth the wait

Survival Skills

The Ultimate Guide to Tanning Wild Game Pelts and Hides

If you have ever wanted to save an animal hide, here is how to get started

Mule Deer Hunting

Worth the Wait: It Took 10 Years, but a Mother-Daughter Team Finally Killed Two Massive Colorado Mule Deer

The Chavez family used experience and the help of their own hunting community to tag a pair of public-land bucks

Survival

Tomahawks Are Back: These American Relics Have Seen a Resurgence in Military and Survival Situations

Throwing axes aren’t just for yuppies playing bar games. Here’s why tomahawks are just as effective today as they were on the American frontier

Rabbit Hunting

A Deadly Virus Is Spreading Among Wild Rabbits and Hares. Wildlife Agencies Are Calling on Hunters for Help

Biologists are asking hunters to report diseased rabbits to help prevent the spread of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Type 2

Bow Hunting Gear

This Recurve Bow Is Hunting Its Way Across the Country, and Keeping the Spirit of Fred Bear Alive

A recurve makes the rounds among traditional bowhunters

Whitetail Deer Hunting

Deer That Never Encounter Humans: How to Shoot a Reclusive Buck

More unicorn than whitetail deer, these bucks live their entire lives amid the solitude of the big woods. Here’s how to hunt them

Rabbit Hunting

How to Soap-Tan a Rabbit Hide

Turn bunny hides into soft furs with this easy DIY tanning method

Wildlife Management

Dog-Sized Lizards are Taking Over in the Southern U.S.

As if the South didn’t have enough invasive species already, the Argentine black and white tegu is slowly starting to take root in national parks and neighborhoods

Whitetail Deer Hunting

Is Ohio the New Best Whitetail Hunting State?

Why more giant bucks just might come from Ohio than any other state

Gear

Three Reasons You Need a Personal Weather Station

Don’t trust the TV weatherman when you can get customized, technical information from right outside your door

Pheasant Hunting

How to Kill Pheasants with Your Wild-Ass Retriever

This is not a dog training story

Duck Hunting

How to Kill the Smartest, Most Pressured Mallards

Greenheads are beginning to rival big Canada geese as the toughest migratory bird to hunt in some parts of the country. Here’s how to trick pressured drakes into the decoys

Survival Skills

10 New Bushcraft Skills You Should Master this Winter

Now is the right time to practice for a survival situation

Conservation

Every Hunter Should Know What the Lacey Act Is, How It Works, and Why It’s On the Books

Hunting celebrities Josh and Sarah Bowmar have been charged with Lacey Act violations. Their lawyer is planning to challenge the legality of the act. Here’s why that matters for all hunters

Whitetail Deer Hunting

How Hunters Can Help During a COVID-19 Winter: Shoot More Deer, and Donate the Venison

With more pressure on food pantries during the holidays and the looming coronavirus season, now is the time for hunters to step up

Gear

3 Reasons to Create Your Own Barbecue Spices and Sauces

You don’t need the skills of a pit master to make your own unique, custom barbecue flavors

Goose Hunting

Close-to-Home Adventures: Hunting Giant Canada Geese Along the Minnesota-Wisconsin Border

One of the best waterfowl hunting opportunities in the country is hidden right here in the heart of the upper Midwest

Rifles

The Savage A22 BNS-SR Brings “Real Rifle Feel” in a .22 LR Platform

The BNS-SR is a new variation of the A22 for this year

Public Lands & Waters

USGS Releases Western Big-Game Migration Maps

Deer, antelope, elk, moose, and bison were tracked across five states for 20 years to ensure their migration routes stay open