Beagle Survives 70-Foot Plunge
Bridge officer Rob Bittner couldn't believe his eyes when he saw Brandi the beagle casually strolling along the Burlington Country (PA) Bridge last week.
Buck Fever
It's unlikely that anything stirs more hunters across America than the opening day of whitetail deer season—a day that leaves many with "buck fever."
Field Judging Whitetails
Before you pull the trigger or release an arrow, do you know how to field judge a whitetail deer’s antlers? Those who hunt simply to fill the freezer, this is not really an issue. But for those who are hoping to shoot a buck with antlers that meet or exceed a certain numeric score, more often than not, overestimate the size of the antlers, leading to that common malady known as “ground shrinkage.”
12 Crossbow Do's and 3 Don'ts
Crossbow hunting has continued to rise in popularity across the country. Ready to get involved? Here are 12 things you should do—as well as three you shouldn't.
West Texas Rules
The author comes slowly to an epiphany hunters can have only in the Lone Star State.
How to Tag a Bull Elk on Public Land
Sure, odds are best on private holdings and limited-entry units. But you can tag a bull elk on public land—here’s how.
A Rifle Hunter's First Bowhunting Buck
A rifle hunter catches the bowhunting bug, becomes a better hunter and bags a fiancé along the way. Still, her hardest-earned “trophy” will be a mature whitetail buck.
Unusual Antlers
The configuration and dimensions of deer antlers are dependent on genetics and physical condition, and at times can be quite odd.
Under the Southern Frost
A blanket of snow and ice isn't unfamiliar terrain for many deer hunters. Running into those conditions in Florida, however? Not quite as common. Keith Wood found himself on such a hunt during this past topsy-turvy winter. Find out how at least one Floridian fared when forced to stalk whitetail in a not-often-seen winter wonderland.
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