“backwoods”

Everything a small game hunter needs before hitting the woods.

It’s happened again. A hunter accidentally shot and killed his guide on a brown bear hunt in Alaska.

When game's wounded, though, we're aware that all bets are off. Such a scenario played out in Duxbury, Minn., earlier this fall, when an unarmed hunter was attacked by a wounded, 525-pound black bear that he and a few companions had been tracking. The twist ending? Not only did he survive the encounter; he won the fight.

Want to add a wrinkle to your hog hunting? Chase hogs with dogs then use a Taurus Judge when you get close.

Between the .270 Winchester and the new 6.8 Western, which cartridge is the better all-around choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

David Crockett's mythos is far more expansive than his exploits at the Alamo. The Tennessee-born frontier hero was a politician, solider, explorer and marksman; but most of all, he regarded himself as a hunter.

To the hunter looking for something different—something classic, cool and yet effective—the .300 Holland & Holland is an excellent choice.

Voormi has turned the concept of natural-fiber technical garments into an art form. Merino wool sourced exclusively from sheep in the Rocky Mountains combined with the company’s proprietary weaving process results in comfortable, lightweight, water-resistant clothing.