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The 15 Best Spots for Hunting the Peak Rut, Ranked
The height of the rut can be a challenging time to target mature deer. But with the right stand locations, you can make it easer on yourself
Q&A: How New Deer Hunters Think About Guns, Butchering, Old-School Hunters, and Their First Kill
We interviewed seven adults from (mostly) urban areas and nonhunting families about their perspectives on deer hunting. Here’s what they had to say
How to Decoy Ducks: Expert Tips and Tactics for Finishing Birds Close
The best way to kill ducks over your decoys is to set them correctly — and that takes a lot more scouting and strategy than you might think
7-Year-Old’s First Deer Is a Heavy 14-Pointer That Came in to a Decoy
“He came stomping back out front of our blind, giving the decoy the hairy eyeball”
Podcast: How to Help New Hunters Shoot Their First Deer
Thinking about taking a rookie deer hunting this season? Set them up for success with these tips
More Than Merino: The Ultimate Guide to Base Layer Fabrics
Merino wool makes a great base layer material, but it's not the only option. Here are five other materials that will keep you warm and comfortable in the outdoors
Hoyt RX-9 Ultra Review: Testing the Most Expensive Hunting Bow on the Market
The RX-9 costs over $2,000, but it’s Hoyt’s best carbon bow to date
Should You Harvest Does During the Rut?
Experts say shooting a doe that drops near your stand can be an effective attractant for bucks. It also helps you meet your management goals
Officials Say Man Who Went on Urban Deer-Poaching Spree Also Killed … a Cow?
The 20-year-old Michigan resident — who allegedly poached nine Wyoming mule deer from a Ford Fusion with a compound bow — now faces an additional felony charge
The Ultimate Women’s Hunting Gift Guide
Our favorite hunting gear for female hunters, no matter the season or game they chase
I Nearly Froze to Death When Our Argo Sank in the Middle of an Arctic River
While hunting for big game in Alaska, the author and his friend found themselves stranded in the middle of an icy Arctic river
First Look: Nikon’s 12×25 Image Stabilized Binocular
This capable compact binocular was a long time coming
The Duck Dog Who Wouldn’t Quit, Even If It Killed Him
When two buddies decide to hunt divers during a winter storm, 11-year-old Tonka breaks on a cripple and disappears into the rollers
My First Buck Was the Biggest Typical Mule Deer Ever Taken with a Bow. I Almost Discarded the Antlers
After years of hard hunting, a Colorado bowhunter finally gets a chance at a buck. If his mom hadn't insisted on packing out the rack, the Barcus buck never would've become a world-record
‘I Thought I’d Fall Out of the Tree.’ Missouri Hunter Tags Her Biggest Buck Yet
"I was shaking so bad I thought I'd fall out of the tree"
The Return of Wolves to Colorado Will Change Elk Hunting There. Here’s How
Like it or not, wolves are back in Colorado. Here's what wildlife experts say hunters can expect in terms of elk numbers, herd behavior, and hunting opportunities
Ohio Teen Tags Monster 30-Point Buck from the Ground
Logan Urban spent all summer patterning the giant buck, and when the conditions lined up in early October, he knew just where to be
The Best Camping Gifts, Field Tested
Upgrade your friends' and family's kit with quality gear we love