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As you try and trim weight from your heavy backpack, don't let your seat be one of the items you sacrifice on that backcountry hunt!

With early archery seasons coming in August, Karen Mehall Phillips decided it was time to get serious are her preparation. The result? A trip to Magpul's Backcountry Hunter's course in Yakima, Wash.

For that special hunter in your life—especially if he or she dreams of hunting out west—here are a dozen items that will fit perfectly under this year’s Christmas tree.

No matter how prepared you may be, there's always a chance for disaster when in the field. Should that time come, you'll want to be equipped for survival.

Whether you want to conserve calories or “stay with the game” overnight, sometimes it makes sense to bivouac in the backcountry. Before you do so, it pays to carefully consider options for shelter, water, food and more.

There’s nothing easy about tagging a mule deer on public land, but for those willing to put in the time and effort, the reward can be exceptional. Try these tips to increase your odds of success this season.

Considering a DIY backcountry hunt? Here’s a comprehensive gear list, along with tips and tactics to help you be successful.

A hunt-of-a-lifetime comes down to the last day in Alaska’s Brooks Range.

Can you cope amid disaster that breeds panic and perhaps dangerous situations? Most hunters possess the tools, gear, skills and intelligence to do so. Call us crazy, but we’ll be ready when our neighbors are not.