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There are a few important steps every hunter should take now to ensure next season gets off to a good start.

They say a winter goat hunt can lead to a short climb. They also say it can be the toughest hunt of all.

Turn today’s modern sporting rifle into the ultimate hunting rig.

Mission Archery expands its MXB crossbow series with the MXB-Tactical and MXB-320.

Whether getting started or renewing your vows, it’s time to get back to the handgun hunting basics.

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.

July is prime time to hone your bow-shooting skills and experiment with new equipment. This means 3-D shooting, betting your buddies on shots and seeing if you can hit the bullseye clear across the yard. It’s all good fun and great practice—provided you keep it applicable to bowhunting.

Today we’re seeing renewed interest in scout rifles. Steyr, Mossberg, Ruger, and Savage all offer commercial interpretations of the scout. But, are these modern renditions of Cooper’s general-purpose carbine suitable for big game hunting?

Field Editor Jeff Johnston takes a closer look at eight of the industry's finest crossbow offerings.