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First Light: Deer Rank No. 1 with Hunters

Whitetail deer are the most commonly hunted animal in the country. But just how big of a hunting staple the species has become may surprise you.

Wolves Cause Canine Casualties in Wisconsin

When hounds and wolves meet, the outlook is usually grim—a fact not lost on Wisconsin bear hunters. But experts are baffled as to why so many hunting dogs were killed during the 2016 season.

Race at Twilight

Family means looking out for one another. We hunters would do well to look at the close bonds these hunters share and realize we are all family.

Top 5 Bear Bullets

All the best camouflage, riflescopes and accoutrement pale in comparison to a bullet that will settle the score between you and a mammal that is equal parts claws, jaws and brawn.

Alaska Outfitter Defends Fishermen from Raging Grizzly with 9mm Pistol

Two weeks ago, veteran outfitter Phil Shoemaker was guiding two fishing clients in the Alaska bush when the party came face to face with an enraged grizzly. Shoemaker, armed only with a 9mm semi-auto pistol, defended his clients and himself. Here’s his account …

The Little Gun That Could: 20-Gauge Mossberg FLEX 500

Just how much gun do you need to take down a black bear? Probably not as much as you might think—so long as you know what you're doing.

How to Hunt For Bear and Actually See One

If you’re a bear hunter desperately searching for a way to up your odds, head west in spring, where regional traditions offer an unbeatable opportunity: spot-and-stalk.

Maine's High Court Sides with Bear Hunters, Rejects HSUS Lawsuit

After nearly a year and a half of court proceedings, a Humane Society of the United States lawsuit against the state of Maine has been dismissed.

The Spring Bear Equation

Frank Miniter offers a few tips that should help you tag that bear you've been dreaming of this spring.

Rule Change Snags Traveling American Hunters

U.S. State Department implements new rule for exporting personal firearms in 2012 but only now begins enforcing it.

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