Shot Patterns

Tight Chokes and Heavy Shot: Do You Need Them?

Mike Roux considers the conventional wisdom on chokes and shot for turkeys, pondering whether the tightest constriction and heaviest pellet is always the best move.

In the Hoofprints of Giants

The pursuit of Cape buffalo in Tanzania’s Selous Game Reserve is a bucket-list hunt.

Recipe: Blue Goose Parmesan

Brad Fenson gives hunters some ideas for what to do with the snow geese from spring conservation hunts in this game-fueled twist on a culinary classic.

Why There’s No Turkey Like the Eastern

Eastern birds just seem to be wiser and uncannily adept at escaping us. If you don’t believe it, you’d best read this before trying your luck on an Eastern tom.

Utility .410-Bore Roundup

B. Gil Horman makes a roundup of some of his favorite function-over-form .410-bores.

Recipe: Formed Venison Bacon

Need another way to use that ground venison still in your freezer from the season? Brad Fenson lays out a unique way to turn it into bacon.

How to Stalk Your Way to a Frustrating Tom

When the birds clam up and refuse to come to calls, you need to go to them. Where safe and legal, stalking and fanning a tom works wonders. Read this then try low-crawling.

Alternative Ammo: .243 Winchester vs. 6mm Creedmoor

Contributor Dennis Bradley compares the .243 Winchester and 6mm Creedmoor, in an effort to dispel a few popular myths surrounding the "inherent accuracy" of certain cartridges.

Why Hunters Should Consider an Illuminated Reticle Riflescope

There are many hunting scenarios in which illuminated reticles are a true game-changer. Here are several reasons why your next riflescope purchase should include one.

First Look: GPO RangeTracker 2000 Rangefinder

This compact, lightweight, one-handed rangefinder allows shooters to accurately range targets out to 2,000 yards on reflective targets in optimal conditions.

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