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The unlikely account of how a youth of 16 killed a bull elk of many lifetimes.

Digital Managing Editor Shawn Skipper discusses the Taurus Raging Bull, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Even in the very best elk country, locating a bull to hunt can be time consuming and downright frustrating.

A bull elk weighs 700 pounds and doesn’t easily surrender its spirit. Mud-caked hide, massive bones, second-to-none cardiovascular efficiency and mountainous terrain make these beasts extremely tough to recover if not hit perfectly. So bowhunters should only attempt ideal shots.

For a first time handgun hunter, a little practice paid off. NRA Publications Editorial Director John Zent invited Senior Digital Producer Tom Rickwalder to the range to test fire the Taurus Raging Bull in 44 Mag. After a little work, they both decided Rickwalder was ready to go on his first handgun hunt. Turkeys and whitetail would serve as his targets in Virginia. Get an inside look at the hunt with this gallery.

Dubbed as the first “blind without a blind spot,” the new Primos Double Bull SurroundView blind utilizes a see-through fabric to allow complete visual awareness without the need to open windows.

Resident hunter Tammy Miller broke the state record with a 931-pound bull sporting a 53-3/4-inch spread.

Extra calls? Check. Ammo? Check. Gloves, mask, water bottle, maybe a lightweight decoy? Check. The Nomad Bull Lounger turkey vest can carry them all.