“backcountry hunts”

The new Xtreme Ascent rifle combines the company's dual-lug Model 1999 cast action with a featherweight contour, button-rifled fluted barrel and a durable synthetic stock to create a rugged rifle that’s light enough to comfortably carry in even the toughest backcountry hunts.

The 28-gauge is an easy-swinging machine that hits that sweet spot for busting birds. Naysayers don't know what they're missing.

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.

The backcountry of New Zealand’s South Island is tailor-made for the young at heart. Middle-aged hunters tackle it at their peril.

Thermacell’s new Radius Zone Mosquito Repellent is rechargeable, compact and extremely effective.

Here’s a few things to consider before settling on a tent built for the hunt.

While you can access the heart of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, a bastion for big bears, on horseback, success could leave you wishing for a canoe upon your return.

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.

With early archery seasons coming in August, Karen Mehall Phillips decided it was time to get serious are her preparation. The result? A trip to Magpul's Backcountry Hunter's course in Yakima, Wash.