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How to Follow a Blood Trail After Dark

Bowhunt whitetails long enough and you’ll find yourself in a situation where you have to try and follow a blood trail after dark. After all, many good bucks do not make an appearance until it is almost too dark to see your sight pins. When you shoot them and they run off, you have to go find them. And while bloodtrailing is more art than science and each situation is unique unto itself, here are some rules that will help you quickly recover your deer.

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.

Scouting Tools You Really Shouldn’t Have

Some of these scouting tools are prompting even Field Editor Frank Miniter to snoop on the neighbors.

6 Tips for Your Backcountry Bowhunt

Scan these tent and sleeping bag selection tips as you plan this season's backcountry bowhunting adventure.

How to Bowhunt Muskox in Shorts

Bowhunting muskox in Greenland is a great way to sidestep the Canadian Arctic temps!

How to Bowhunt Blue Grouse

When you're already in the high country chasing Western big game, don't forget to be on the lookout for a tasty blue grouse!

The ‘Crimes’ of TJ’s Father

Old-timers tell great stories about their first deer. But what if the story of your first deer is a lie?

Bridges

The Natural Bridge transcends time and generations. This geological wonder in Virginia's Rockbridge County spans Cedar Creek where it crosses old Highway 11 and looks as though it's been forged by heavenly hands. Field Editor Jeff Johnston had the opportunity to hunt one special buck there last year. This is that story.

The Top 7 Things I Learned from SCI Leadership at the 2015 Convention

Today's working press luncheon at the annual SCI Convention served up some positive energy as SCI President and CEO shared food for thought.

Final Day of SCI Show Continues Drawing Crowds as Glenn Beck Headlines Grand Finale Event

Alas, another fun and successful SCI Hunters' Convention comes to a close today as attendees scramble to cover those last few bases.

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