“packing out”

Here are four knives and tools that can get the job done on any backcountry hunt.

Trophy-bull tactics could lead to missed opportunities when the quarry is any legal bull.

To hunt North America’s regal antlered game, you must realize you will walk—a lot.

In land we long to visit but is not made for us, “comfort” is a relative term. Think you’ve got what it takes to be a sheep hunter? Read some words of wisdom from a Fairbanks, Alaska, resident with 13 years of sheep hunting under his belt.

Today’s backpacking gear is lighter, stronger and more durable than ever. There’s not enough space to detail all of it here, but these are the basics.

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.

Tactics that work for whitetails back East may not cut it for deer of the plains and mountains across the West.

The big island is home to an abundance of game including Sitka blacktail, ducks, and fox … and of course, very large brown bears. If you’re looking for adventure, Kodiak is calling. Just be warned: getting there may be the easiest part.

Don’t put your hunt or health at risk by drinking contaminated water. Here are eight ways to purify water in various wilderness situations.