“early season”

When you go out for gobbling turkeys in April, the woods might still look like they did back in late deer season. That calls for a few specialized tricks.

Savage’s new high-performance shotgun earns its wings in the heart of pothole country.

Some spots are better than others, but most of these should be avoided.

Shorten your mule deer learning curve with five tips learned over years of trial and error.

Don’t wait until after big-game seasons for that low-pressure squirrel hunt. Go now while there are still plenty running around the trees.

Avian-X Topflight Teal Decoys, available in Blue-winged Teal, Green-winged Teal or Early Season Teal packs, let hunters target a specific species or hunt mixed flocks of ducks in early season plumage.

Lay the foundation for a successful early-season hunt by using these tips to locate the bedding areas of mature bucks.

Having a hard time getting on the trail of a big buck? Field Editor Bill Winke is here to help. Just in time for "Whitetail Week," Bill discusses the ins and outs of finding buck sign.

Our Web Managing Editor, Shawn Skipper, recently joined Federal Premium for an early-season muzzleloader hunt in Kansas. Get a closer look at the trip with this gallery.