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The Mountain Man Who Opened the West

Ignore the movies. The real men who conquered the American West would not fit the John Wayne image. Perhaps the definitive case against that image is the life of Christopher “Kit” Carson.

Lightweight Gear for the Mountain Man

Want to hunt up high where the sheep, goats and early-season elk live? This lightweight clothing and gear will help get you there.

The Backpack Hunter

The quintessential escape, the ultimate challenge, the pinnacle of adventure—that’s a backpack hunt.

A Bull Elk’s Secret

Understanding how elk utilize terrain directs you to great ambush sites, but not spooking them is just as important. Here’s how to avoid being detected, and what to do if you are.

The Top Five Outdoor Films…..Ever

It's hard to define what qualifies a motion picture as an "outdoor" film. To make this list the film must center on hunting and/or the outdoors. One of these two elements must be central to the plot, theme, tone and overall narrative of the flick. The movie gets more points if it has more than one—and a lot of shooting. Sure, a good film about love, loss and triumph that has outdoor-based cinematography might seem to fit, but we need to dig a little deeper here. Same goes for Westerns, they have their own category.

A Great American Institution: NRA Takes Ownership of the Harrisburg Show

NRA Publications Editorial Director John Zent recalls how his father took him to his first "sportsman show" and got him hooked on the annual event that is now owned and operated by NRA as the Great American Outdoor Show.

Member's Hunt: Stalking the King of Deer

It took NRA members Jim Winjum of Bozeman, Mont., nearly a decade to draw a special bow hunting tag in one of Nevada's most coveted hunting areas. How'd the hunt play out? Read on to find out.

Jump Into Predator Hunting Without Breaking The Bank

If you’re new to predator hunting, you should know you don’t have to spend a fortune to pursue the game. Here are a few ideas to help you hunt large without breaking the bank.

Join the Hunt: Be It Resolved ... This Year, Make a Hunter

We all can count the many blessings afforded by our lifestyle as hunters. Now, before Christmas fades, is the time to recognize that each of us can pass on these gifts to another. This year, give the gift of hunting.

Top 15 Movies for Hunters

Here are 15 films that portray hunters in a positive light.

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