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Hunting Ethics and You

When hunting discussions evolve into conversations about ethics, most of us jump into the fray willingly, espousing our own viewpoints to whoever’s listening, often with a sense of moral superiority. But do we really walk the talk when it comes to our decisions in the field?

Turkey Ethics: On the Fly

Is shooting a turkey in flight—assuming it's legal where you're hunting—ethical?

Boone & Crockett and NRA HLF Develop Online Hunter Module

The Boone and Crockett Club and the National Rifle Association’s Hunters’ Leadership Forum (HLF) are working together to develop an online education platform to teach hunter ethics.

Turkey Ethics: The Ambush

Wily old toms don't always want to cooperate. When that happens, it's time to consider alternative tactics.

Do You Shoot Hens?

Last week a duck-hunting magazine posted a photo of two hen wood ducks shot by a reader. The comments were mostly positive, but—as you might have guessed—at least one commenter was quick to chastise the guy for shooting hens. Here's Kyle Wintersteen's take.

If it's Legal, is it Automatically Ethical?

Hunting is, by and large, an individual endeavor governed by rules (game laws) that the vast majority of sportsmen adhere to. But like all things in life, within the rules there exists a gray area where actions may be legal, but it is questionable whether or not they are ethical.

6 Tips for Choosing the Right Outfitter

Here are six key considerations for choosing an outfitter or hunting guide to ensure your hard-earned time and money is well-spent.

Illinois Adds Hunter Education to Schools

Illinois schools will soon have the option to provide hunter education as an in-class program or after-school activity to students across the state.

National Rifle Association Announces 2013 Women's Awards Recipients

The NRA has selected the recipients of the 2013 Women's Awards that recognizes exceptional accomplishments in preserving the Second Amendment and the shooting sports through education, advocacy and volunteerism.

The Toughest Bird to Kill

What's the toughest bird to kill? Kyle Wintersteen takes a closer look.

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