Experts in the Field
Whitetail Season with Bill Winke
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Past Articles

Is This the Year
by Adam Heggenstaller

This could be the year. Waiting for day—the day—to break... Read More »

10 Million Deer Hunters Roll Out for the Rut
by J. Scott Olmsted

This is a big deal. Work will wait, schools will close—all in the name of deer season... Read More »

Rabbits:The Rite of Passage
by Ron Spomer

Bunnies aren't beneath me. Sadly, this is not the case for all hunters these days. Some look down their noses at old Br'er Rabbit... Read More »

Cougar
by Jeff Johnston

Thirteen miles from the nearest paved road in Utah's northeastern backcountry, high on an impossible bluff, a predator stalks its prey through snow-filtered moonlight.... Read More »

The Shed Hunting Addiction
by Mark Kayser

Some days the prize is nothing more than exercise and the opportunity to spend a day enjoying outdoor splendor. That's fine with me. Other days can bring... Read More »

The Madness of Spring
by Jeff Johnston

Nature's orchestra is warming up as you exit the truck and inhale an electric breeze. The sky is a gray curtain flush with... Read More »

The Mystique of Bear Hunting
by Bryce M. Towsley

Your mind has zoned out so it takes a minute to realize that, like a scene from a poorly written book, "suddenly it's quiet... Read More »

Why We Love Dogs
by Kyle Wintersteen

It is said that you should never insult a man's gun or his dog. I think further emphasis ought to be on the dog... Read More »

A Day at the Range
by J. Scott Olmsted

It's July, have you hugged your rifle lately? I haven't, and it's high time I did. Despite what the calendar says deer season is right around the corner... Read More »

September Song
by Joe H. Graham

It's impressive how long rows of ripe sunflowers, broad harvested grain fields and languid farm ponds with a dead snag or two really seize your attention... Read More »

The Siren Song of the West
by J. Scott Olmsted

When wanderlust strikes sometimes I climb on my Harley and head south on Lee Highway, through the Manassas Battlefield... Read More »

Don't Call Him a Ditch Chicken
by Kyle Wintersteen

On paper the ring-necked pheasant shouldn't be all that tough to kill. He's a predictable fellow, feeding... Read More »

The Small Rewards of Duck Hunting
by Kyle Wintersteen

If you consider yourself a duck hunter but have never looked to the skies from your blind and asked, "What am I doing here?"... Read More »

 

Past Tips

Find the Hotspots
by Mike Hanback

The start of the rut can vary by days or a week depending on region... Read More »

Tips to Take to the Bank
by Mike Hanback

Look for rubs and lots of them. Scientists say a property with a ... Read More »

How to Think Like a Rabbit
by by J. Scott Olmsted

Rabbit fur provides poor insulating qualities....
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Hunters' Field-Judging Tips
An exceptionally large male may lay down a track as wide as 5 inches. Tracks of adult females... Read More »

A Shed Hunter's Trophy Tips
Early searching could force animals to move into new areas off-limits to you, making shed antlers unavailable... Read More »

Tips to Lay Out Ol' Tom
Many times a tom hangs up not because of an obstacle, but because he's walked far enough toward your call... Read More »

How to Put Down A Black Bear
Most hunters are used to aiming behind the shoulder on deer for a double-lung shot. This works on bears, too... Read More »

Bird Dogs for the Suburbs
Did you know legendary gundog author Nash Buckingham spent most of his life in a Memphis apartment... Read More »

Do This at the Range
You likely haven't fired a round in earnest in months, and no doubt your skills are rusty after the winter/spring layoff... Read More »

Teamwork in the Dove Field
Noting dove food choices available in your area pays dividends when scouting fields. Freshly harvested grains like corn... Read More »

Elkspeak
If you expect to wade into the timber and come out with a trophy, you'd better understand the language of your quarry... Read More »

Take These Tips Afield
Success isn't always a matter of luck; strategize appropriately. Hitting the field with only one or two hunters... Read More »

Collect More Bills
Don't rush (and miss) the first shot...
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Past Stories

Essential Gear
For 2012, Ram Light Duty pickups are now rated at 20 mpg hwy... Read More »

Ram Outdoorsman
a new feature package designed for North American outdoor enthusiasts... Read More »

Laramie Longhorn
The 2011 Ram Laramie Longhorn sets a new standard for luxury trucks. From high-end exterior treatments to rich... Read More »

Texas Truck Rodeo
the Texas Auto Writers Association named Ram Trucks worthy of delivering true Lone Star State capability... Read More »

2011 Ram Outdoorsman
Full-Size Pickup Truck of Texas. From open range to thick backwoods, Ram Outdoorsman has the off-road capability to take you where ordinary trucks can't.... Read More »

At this year's Texas Truck Rodeo
the Texas Auto Writers Association named Ram Trucks worthy of delivering true Lone Star State capability.... Read More »

New 2011 Ram Tradesman
Could 2011 be the year of the work truck? If so, the Ram Tradesman is ready to clock in. Equipped with a juiced-up HEMI® engine.... Read More »

New 2011 Ram Tradesman
Could 2011 be the year of the work truck? If so, the Ram Tradesman is ready to clock in. Equipped with a juiced-up HEMI® engine.... Read More »

At this year's Texas Truck Rodeo
the Texas Auto Writers Association named Ram Trucks worthy of delivering true Lone Star State capability.... Read More »

The New Ram 1500 Express
Hear the growl of the standard, proven 5.7L Hemi V8 that offers 20 hwy mpg and kicks out 390 hp... Read More »

The New Ram 1500 Express
Hear the growl of the standard, proven 5.7L Hemi V8 that offers 20 hwy mpg and kicks out 390 hp... Read More »

2011 Ram Outdoorsman. A trusted companion.
The story begins outdoors. Where wind and sky fill a man's veins with a steel resolve... Read More »

Guts. Glory. Ram.
Three short words that accurately describe the new Ram 1500 Express and Ram 1500 Tradesman... Read More »

 
 

Past Numbers

180 degrees
How far a whitetail's ears rotate to pick up sound...
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10.1 million
number of deer hunters in the United States...
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1.9 million
number of rabbit hunters in the United States...
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668
Number of cougars killed by Jay C. Bruce, a professional mountain lion hunter...
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1.3 million
Number of turkeys in the United States in 1973...
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399,000
Number of bear hunters in the United States...
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14.8 million
Number of Americans who currently participate in rifle target shooting...
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700
Weight, in pounds, of a mature bull elk...
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75-80
Percentage of annual pheasant harvest that occurs in opening two weeks...
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40.9 million
number of total breeding ducks estimated...
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Past Facts

George Washington,
the the father of our nation, was also the founder of... Read More »

cougar attacks
There have been 12 confirmed cougar attacks on humans in California... Read More »

Antlers are bones
Antlers are bones; along with horns, they are the only mammal bones... Read More »

Mourning Dove Call
The annual Mourning Dove Call-Count Survey provides an index of... Read More »