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An Accidental Elk

Finding a bull in the Centennial State shouldn’t be hard—not when Colorado boasts the largest elk herd in North America. But the elk don’t always cooperate.

The Best Beers to Pair With Wild Game

Like a good glass of wine, the right beer can elevate your meal. When pairing beer and wild game, plan how flavors will compare and contrast. Malt and hops—two of the main ingredients in beer—are strong enough to stand up against the bold flavors typical of traditional wild-game dishes.

Gearing Up for Big Bears

Bryce Towsley breaks down the gear he used on his Alaskan brown bear hunt.

Know-How: On-the-Fly Ducks

Not everyone has time to scout out killer locations prior to a weekend hunt.

5 Crazy Whitetail Tactics That Can Save Your Season

Here are five strategies that may be a bit out of the ordinary, but could help you salvage your season.

Predators Like Us

Hunting coyotes is easy. Killing them is not. If you want to move from merely “hunting” them to actually hunting and taking them consistently, you first have to respect them.

It's Time to Plan for the Western Tag Draw

If you're a big-game hunter that dreams of taking a bull elk, mule deer or pronghorn out West, the time to start planning is now.

How to Hunt Everyman's Elk

Trophy-bull tactics could lead to missed opportunities when the quarry is any legal bull.

4 Tips for Early-Season Squirrel Hunting

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.

Making Sense of Scents

Using scent is common during the rut. Many of my buddies swear by various forms of doe-in-estrous scents and would probably be more comfortable on stand if they forgot their rangefinder than their favorite scent.

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