When Guided Hunts Go Wrong
No hunt is perfect, but there's a difference between "that's why we call it hunting," and a truly bad experience—especially when you're working with an outfitter. But what do you do when a guided hunt goes wrong? Keith Wood offers some advice.
Pull Trigger, No Bang
Customizing a rifle is a great idea—but don't wait until the last minute to do the work. Otherwise, you might learn some lessons a little too late.
The Great New Mexico Bear Chase
American Hunter Assistant Editor Jon Draper recently set out to test a new Barnes bullet designed for the AAC .300 Blackout. His target? Black bear located at the Jicarilla Apache Nation near Dulce, N.M. Find out how he fared.
Special-Order Savage
The Savage Arms Special Order Department may be the best-kept secret in the firearms industry—especially if you want a rifle chambered for a non-cataloged cartridge like the 9.3x62mm.
Back to School, NRA Style
Not everyone who attends an NRA Outdoors event will kill a trophy sheep—but they’ll be given an opportunity to make the most of world-class training and facilities just the same as the folks who will. It’s hard to argue with that.
Scout Mule Deer Now
Hunters who pursue the monarchs of the West for the first time face steep learning curves if they don’t do their homework.
6 Underrated Whitetail States
Think that you know where all the big bucks are? You might be surprised.
Optics for a Mule Deer Hunt
You may not have the cash to hunt with the high-end gear of the rich and famous, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice quality, especially in the optics department.
The Outfitter Conundrum
Some outfitters are great. Others, not so much. Protecting yourself means following these four rules.
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