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Pennsylvania Governor Signs NRA-Backed Sunday Hunting Bill

On November 27, governor Tom Wolf signed Senate Bill 147 into law, allowing hunting on three Sundays each calendar year; one during the deer rifle season, one during the deer archery season and another to be determined by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

Archery Elk Could Be New Pennsylvania Record

Pennsylvania hunting history was made when the state’s inaugural archery elk season opened on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. Jim Lickfeld of Williamsville, N.Y., killed Pennsylvania's first archery-season bull elk, and it could become the No. 1 state record.

Secretive Sika

The sika deer is renowned for its elusive nature. Hunters willing to search out this free-range implant will be rewarded—if only in experiences that won’t soon vanish from memory.

Hardware: Springfield Armory XD(M) 5.25″ 10mm

The new 33-ounce, 16-round Springfield XD(M) in 10mm Auto is easy to carry, concealable, accurate and offers serious firepower.

B&C and P&Y Announce New Potential World-Record Non-Typical Whitetail

It’s not every day a whitetail’s antlers break the 300 B&C score mark, let alone surpass the current World’s Record by more than 20 inches!

Treestand Falls: Deer Hunting’s Most Common Accident

Despite the widespread availability of safety equipment, it happens every year: Hunters are severely injured—or worse—falling from treestands. Don’t become another statistic.

Teen Saves Brother from Cougar

With the cat only 12 yards away, and much closer to her brother, 16-year-old Amaya Simpson nocked an arrow and fired. The cougar is the first animal she’s taken with her bow, which she tunes herself.

4 Archery Drills to Improve Accuracy

Try these four archery drills to help improve accuracy and prepare you for opening day.

How to Find the Secret Spots Bull Elk Love

It's no secret elk love to hide in places few humans wish to venture. But those are exactly the kinds of spots you should hunt—and they can be found by focusing on these five terrain features.

2018’s Top Compound Bows

Archery season is just around the corner in many states (if it hasn't opened already), but it's never too late to update your equipment. Here are this year's best new compound bows for hunters looking to make a last-minute upgrade.

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