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The Challenge of Handgun Hunting

Without a doubt, handgun hunting is one of the most challenging of the hunting sports.

You Shot a Deer: Now What?

Okay, you shot a deer. Now what should you do? What if there's a problem? Bill Winke has the answer.

Woman Mauled by Feral Cats

A pack of feral cats attacked a woman in France—and managed to pierce an artery in doing so.

First Aid for Bleeding

Follow these steps to stop a severe cut from bleeding in the field.

Whitetail Bowhunter's Quiz

The following 15 questions will test your basic understanding of whitetail bowhunting. How do you rate? Give our quiz a try and find out!

Bowhunting: Follow Up or Wait?

There are few things worse than mortally wounding an animal and failing to find it, and sometimes no amount of preparation can guard against the proverbial “stuff” that happens.

Finding the Green Hills of Papa's Africa

Ernest Hemingway’s “Green Hills of Africa” is classic hunting literature. And while its pages have led many to follow the path of the hunter, the actual route of the safari Hemingway used as the basis for his story has, until now, remained elusive.

Bowhunting: How Long to Wait Before Tracking a Deer

You’ve loosed an arrow, and the buck ran off. Trail him now or wait? Here are some clues to help you make the right call.

Shot Placement 101: Where to Shoot a Deer

The goal of every shot at game is to guide the bullet to the perfect place on the animal so it enters the body and disables or destroys vitals resulting in a swift kill. Here’s a detailed look at the various options that get the job done.

Lessons Learned from a Grizzly Bear Attack on the Kenai

In November 2012, Blake Gettys was tending his trap line in Alaska when a grizzly attacked him. Now, the victim and his storyteller examine the event in detail to determine what, if anything, could have gone better.

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