“mountain house”

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.

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!

Every hunter questions her limits when tackling the backcountry. But when you’re pursuing that trophy of a lifetime, there comes a time when you must believe in yourself and handle what comes your way—because you trained for it.

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.

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

All sheep hunts have their ups and downs. A hunter in his 60s feels every one of them in the Brooks Range.

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.

Gear-intensive high-country hunts require specialized lightweight equipment, but not all of the essentials can be bought.