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Essential Gear for the Backpack Hunter

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.

Rifles for the Backpack Hunter

Need a rifle for your backpack hunt? Here are a few worth considering.

Big Bears: Why They're on Every Hunter's Bucket List

Taking a truly big bear—be it in Alaska, Canada, Russia or elsewhere—is so special that just one can be enough in a hunter’s lifetime.

How to Pack and Prep for an Alaska Sheep Hunt

An Alaskan sheep hunt puts the hunter and his gear to the ultimate test. Think you’re ready? Here's a detailed list of the gear you'll need, along with a few tips for proper fitness preparation.

How to Choose the Right Hunting Tent

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

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.

Review: Napier Sportz Truck Tent

The days of searching for a dry, level campsite are over. The Napier Sportz Truck Tent can be easily assembled in 15 minutes, and features nearly 6 feet of headroom, multiple mesh windows, built-in storm flaps and a full floor design for protection from the elements.

Field to Table: How to Care for Game Meat

When you eat what you kill, it’s your job to ensure your prime cuts stay in prime condition between the field and the fork.

SHOT Show 2020: Tactical Solutions X-Ring Takedown TSS Rifle

Tactical Solutions (TacSol) has unveiled a new integrally suppressed takedown rifle—at press time, the the only integrally suppressed manufacturer with a muzzle-end front sight.

Backcountry Mule Deer Hunting: Tools and Tactics

You have to work hard and hunt smart to find a mature public-land mule deer buck. Here are the tools you need and the tactics you should employ in your quest.

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