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Recipe: Montreal Smoked Elk Meat

Want to make some delicious sandwich meat out of last season's elk? Check out this smoked elk recipe from Brad Fenson, guaranteed to turn you last harvest into a number of delicious meals.

Behind the Bullet: .405 Winchester

Generating just over 3,200 ft.-lbs. of muzzle energy, the .405 Winchester was—at the time of its release in 1904—the most powerful lever-action cartridge available.

Recipe: Wet-Aged Venison Seared Backstrap

Contributor Brad Fenson shares some secrets on wet-aging venison, for a fuller flavor.

10 Great Low-Recoil Hunting Cartridges

While felt recoil levels are somewhat subjective, across a wide spectrum, there are several cartridges that have garnered a reputation for being "sweet shooting." Here’s a look at our top 10 choices.

How to Draw a Tag for Western Big-Game Hunting

Drawing the right limited-entry tag paves the way for the hunt of a lifetime, but the application process can be confusing. Using a professional licensing service streamlines the process and increases your odds of success.

Recipe: Oven Barbecue Venison Steak

Contributor Brad Fenson gives his audience a recipe that will help keep a venison steak nice and moist in the oven.

Head to Head: 9.3x62mm Mauser vs. .375 H&H Magnum

Among those cartridges which are considered the bare minimum for an all-around choice—and that includes the African heavyweights—the 9.3x62mm Mauser and .375 H&H Magnum are undoubtedly two of the best. Which comes out on top? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

Head to Head: .35 Whelen vs. .375 H&H Magnum

Both the .35 Whelen and .375 H&H Magnum are classic cartridges that have the horsepower to take larger game species. Which is the better choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro takes a closer look at the pros and cons of each.

Utah: Wildlife Board Approves New Statewide Elk Management Plan

The Utah Wildlife Board approved a new 10-year Utah Statewide Elk Management Plan, which includes several changes to elk hunting along with a few other items, during Thursday's public meeting at the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources’ Eccles Wildlife Education Center.

A Century of Excellence: Easton Archery Turns 100

In 1922, after reading a book written by one of our most influential modern-day archers, Doug Easton moved to San Francisco, a town at the time teeming with archers, and launched a company that continues to benefit bowhunters worldwide.

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