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Every hunter follows in the footsteps of those before him. We carry on the knowledge of the men and women who have imparted wisdom and unwritten rules, sage advice that we'll never forget. We asked 13 professional hunters, celebrities and outdoor TV personalities to share the knowledge they've held onto through the years—advice they'll undoubtedly pass on to the next generation. (Photo: NWTF)

The Remington VersaMax is at home in the upland field, the duck blind and even in the dove field. After all, maximum versatility is what the VersaMax is all about. Get an inside look as Sherriff Jim Wilson goes afield with this revolutionary shotgun.

For most big game hunters, the chance to square your sights on a 400-inch elk is an once-in-a-lifetime thrill. Every time an elk hunter sends a bugle echoing through the hills he's hoping to get closer to the ultimate Wapiti record breaker. To help all you bone collectors get pumped up for this season, we've compiled eight examples of Boone & Crockett elk. Enjoy. (photos: Boone & Crockett Club)

You can always spot the guy who’s been using cheap glass—he’s the one with eyes like Robert Downey Jr. The spotters below will help you pick apart the prairie, and your eyes will thank you later with more to see in your trophy room.

Need a new duck hunting spot? Open a map. See those blue lines? They're rivers. They are ducks highways.

A journey to New Zealand sheds light not on a hunt, but the brief moments that make life worth living. Senior Editor Karen Mehall ventures to the South Pacific to roam the hills in search of trophy stag.

While Hollywood might be filled with bunny-hugging animal-rights activists, you would be surprised to know that there are some in La-La Land with an eye more akin to your own. And when you count athletes and musicians who enjoy shooting and hunting, the fraternity of outdoor aficionados grows considerably. Here are eight celebrities that you might be surprised to learn share your hunting passion.

If you want to go for a turkey hunting world slam, (taking all four U.S. subspecies, the Gould's and the Oscellated) you're going to need to identify each one and know where they live. Here's a list of all six to help you start on your once-in-a-lifetime quest.

With turkey seasons in full swing in many states and about to get underway in others, now is a good time to make sure your calling, and just as importantly, your calls are up to snuff. Regardless of your skill level, these calls—some new and some old favorites—are all excellent choices to improve your hunting odds the next time you step into the turkey woods.