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The Smart Way to Pack Out Elk

Elk country presents its share of challenges, especially when a bull dies in a deep, dark hole. Follow our man’s tips the next time an elk’s death throes force you into a precarious recovery position.

Wild Game Cooking: From Field to Table

Scott and Tiffany Haugen led a wild-game cooking seminar at the 143rd NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits. See what they taught us.

Member's Hunt: An Elk in My Father's Stead

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Kristine Humphreys of Castro Valley, Calif.

Extreme Meat Recovery: How to Keep Game Meat Clean, Dry and Cold

Any big-game hunt should incorporate a comprehensive plan to extract the meat in any weather or terrain. Sometimes that’s easier said than done, especially when it’s extremely hot or a bull dies in a precarious position. Here’s how to keep the bounty of the hunt clean, dry and cold.

Ultralight Gear for Backpack Hunters

Lightweight gear allows backpack hunters to hunt longer, climb higher and get further off the grid. Here are some of the best ultralight products on the market.

Member's Hunt: 2 Bulls, 2 Bullets, 2 Minutes!

After returning from Iraq in June 2010, Noah Smith and his father Art made plans to hunt elk out west. This is the story of how the father/son duo shot two bulls with two bullets in two minutes. By Art Smith, Cedar Springs, Mich.

Member's Hunt: The Long Wait

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Marvin Clyncke of Boulder, Colo.

The Backpack Hunter

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

The Avid 5 Percent: Rachel Ahtila

Driven by instinct, fueled by passion and relentless in her pursuits, Rachel Ahtila is an avid hunter.

Member's Hunt: Playing the Odds

This latest Member’s Hunt comes from Ruben Conde Jr. of Wellton, Arizona.

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