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Hunter Safety Thanks to Our NRA

In 1949, New York asked the National Rifle Association for help to improve hunter safety afield. The four-hour course that followed was a “pioneer effort” that has saved lives ever since. Today, no one can imagine American hunting without hunter education as a prudent rite of passage.

TSS and the Evolution of Shotgun Shells

The arrival of Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) has had a major impact on shotgun hunting, and while it is a bit pricey, its devastatingly dense patterns at distances never before possible make it worth every extra penny.

Members' Best 2020

Your photos provide not simply a review of your accomplishments and endeavors over the past year, but a revealing snapshot of a nation full of dedicated American hunters.

12 Deer Cartridges You’ve Probably Never Hunted With

Here’s a look at a dozen deer cartridges you more than likely haven’t hunted with, but your grandfather (or great grandfather) loved.

Hardware: Federal Premium Black Cloud TSS

Federal’s new Black Cloud TSS ammo blends the company’s super-dense Heavyweight TSS pellets with its existing Black Cloud steel FliteStopper pellets to maintain velocity farther, hit harder and penetrate deeper than any waterfowl load ever has.

Into the Gobi

Asia’s Gobi Desert, with its barren, waterless landscape, isn’t exactly what most would consider a prime hunting locale. But hidden amongst the hills and rocks are some of the most unique game species in the Eastern Hemisphere.

2019's Most Powerful Crossbows

Here's a detailed look at the most powerful crossbows on the market this year, including notable features and the pros and cons of each.

Head to Head: .303 British vs. 8x57 Mauser

Both cartridges offer similar performance levels, but which is the smarter choice for the modern hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

Secretive Sika

The sika deer is renowned for its elusive nature. Hunters willing to search out this free-range implant will be rewarded—if only in experiences that won’t soon vanish from memory.

The Shotgun Torture Test

Everything has a breaking point. We did our best to find it in four of the hottest shotguns on the market, and then analyzed what that means for hunters.

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