“blacktail”

North America has a wide variety of huntable species, inhabiting many different types of terrain. While there are a few cartridges that can truly be called all-around choices, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with picking a cartridge that perfectly suits the game at hand.

Shooting a buck at the beginning of a hunt can be as good—or bad—as shooting one at the end.

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.

Between the .25-06 Remington and the .257 Weatherby Magnum, which offers the best performance for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro takes a closer look at what makes each cartridge tick.

The new Barnes Vor-Tx LR ammo offers optimum performance over a wider range of impact velocity than perhaps any other hunting load on the market.

The big island is home to an abundance of game including Sitka blacktail, ducks, and fox … and of course, very large brown bears. If you’re looking for adventure, Kodiak is calling. Just be warned: getting there may be the easiest part.

These undeniably classic cartridges have been putting meat in the freezer and smiles on hunters faces for generations. Most of us have probably hunted with one or both of them at some point, but which is ultimately the better choice? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

It takes patience and practice to spot game like a guide. Follow these rules to find more bucks and bulls with your optics, and hone your skills before the hunt.

Theodore Roosevelt is arguably the most recognized outdoorsman to lead the United States, but he wasn’t always a hunter. Come along on a New Yorker’s first Western hunting venture.