SHOT Show 2012: Nikon Booth Tour
The AmericanHunter.org editors stopped by Nikon Booth at the 2012 SHOT Show to catch a glimpse of the newest products to hit the company's shelves for 2012. Check out our first look at the new riflescopes, rangefindgers and binoculars available this year.

Those Memorable Birds
A trip halfway around the world to Kenya for exotic fowl is more than what it seems for American Hunter Managing Editor Jeff Johnston.

My Favorite Ruger
NRA editors rarely need an excuse to chat about their favorite firearms. So when Ruger announced its Million Gun Challenge earlier in 2011, the buzz around the office turned to not who actually owns a Ruger, but how many and which models. We hope you enjoy this glimpse into their personal collections, and invite you to tell us about your own favorite Ruger.

Scopes for Every Budget
Hey, it’s a tough economy out there—maybe this isn’t the year you treat yourself to German glass. Fortunately the optics market is saturated with good product, and these entry-price riflescopes do not disappoint.

2011’s Top 11 Gifts for Hunters
Even as the snows of winter descend upon most of the country, many of us are still in the woods every chance we can get, which doesn’t leave much time for Christmas shopping. So we figured we’d make it easy to buy for the fellow hunters on your list. In fact, everything listed below can be bought online via your smart phone while you’re sitting in your stand or blind!

Yamaha’s Single-Shot Challenge
NRA Emedia’s Tom Rickwalder had the opportunity to hunt the 66,000 acres of hilly terrain of Capitan, New Mexico this November. Ruger’s No. 1 Rifle, Trijicon’s AccuPoint 3-9x40 Riflescope, Hornady’s 300 RCM 165-grain GMX Superformance Ammo and Yamaha’s Grizzly 700 and Rhino 700 were used to aid in the spot and stalk of New Mexico Desert Mule Deer.

Cool Trail Camera Photos
Setting up a trail cam doesn’t always produce stellar results, but when you’ve got the right camera set up in the right spot, you can get an excellent perspective on when and where to position yourself come hunting season. The following images were submitted by hunter and NRA Member Jim McTygue and taken in Virginia.

John Zent's British Columbia Grizzly Hunt
It’s likely that no North American game animal can command our attention like the grizzly bear—especially when you find yourself in close proximity to an animal that’s huge, unbelievably strong, fast and possibly dangerous. For NRA’s John Zent, the dream to hunt grizzlies burned for more than 40 years, and after several hunting trips to the wild north-country, he finally found what he was seeking.

Wanted: Waterfowl Gear
There is probably no bigger gear head in the hunting world than the waterfowl hunter. Of course, considering the typical weather conditions for duck and goose hunts and the pressure on the birds flying south, it takes a certain amount of gear to be both successful and comfortable while waterfowl hunting. Here is the some of the latest equipment available to waterfowlers.

Jewels of the Waterfowl World
The remote habitats, difficulty of hunting and ornate plumage of many ducks haunt some waterfowlers to the point of obsession and world travel. But which species are the most coveted jewels in the waterfowler’s crown?

Four Crossbows for Fall
Looking for a new crossbow this fall? Here are four options that span all price spectrums, and suit the varied needs of adventurous bowhunters everywhere. From the article Four Crossbows for Fall.

Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2012
New from Activision is Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2012, featuring all of the diverse terrain, optimal gear and wild animals an adventure seeker could want. From the article Activision Releases Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2012.

"Chicks with Guns" by Lindsay McCrum
Lindsay McCrum's photography collection "Chicks with Guns" provides a stunning look at the strong female firearm owners in America today. From the article Book Review: Chicks with Guns by Lindsay McCrum. (photos: Lindsay McCrum)

American Hunter's BragBoard 2011
The 2011 hunting season is in full swing, and we're highlighting the best user-uploaded animals of the year. When you take that monster buck or bull, be sure to upload a photo and tell us your story!

New Deer Gear
Unless you head to the woods with your father’s ancient ’06, plop down at the base of a tree and hope for the best, it takes a lot of equipment to outwit a wary old buck. Gear is an important aspect of deer hunting. And with the season just around the corner, here are some of the latest devices designed to help you be comfortable, safe and successful during the deer season.