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Tips and Tactics for Late-Season Bucks

Without standing crops to watch over, late-season deer hunting can be about as fruitless as a white oak in winter. When cold weather and wary deer make you want to give in, bundle up and try these tactics.

How to Scout Silent Gobblers

Here’s how thorough scouting can enable you to take gobblers, even if they aren’t gobbling.

The Rut Hunter’s Trifecta

Maybe you have a sure-thing rut stand, a place of your own where pleasant memories of big bucks tagged play in your head like a deer-hunting show marathon. Good for you. Now go away; this is for the rest of us who must constantly scout, look for new properties and put in the time for our dream bucks.

Turkey Hunting: Make a Plan for Merriam’s

The frosty white-tipped tom of the West lures many turkey hunters from other regions. But the bird that roams the Rockies can’t necessarily be hunted the same ways as birds in Eastern forests.

Know-How: Ducks in Crowded Places

Duck hunting in crowded places is as much about out-maneuvering people as it is about ducks. Let Field Editor Frank Miniter explain.

Know-How: Find Your Superstand

The word “superstand” refers to a rare stand location that consistently produces bucks regardless of the season or conditions. Most times hunters luck into them. But you can find your own superstand, or even make one, if you know what to look for.

10 Ways to Prep for Your Next Western Big-Game Hunt

Here are 10 simple things you can do now to be better prepared for your next big adventure.

Tips for a Successful DIY Pronghorn Hunt

Self-guided pronghorn hunts offer tremendous satisfaction, but require pre-planning for success. Here’s what you need to know for DIY pronghorn success.

How to Put the Sneak on Elk and Elk Hunters

If you think you’ll have elk country to yourself, think again. It’s as crowded as ever. To be successful these days, you have to get downright diabolical. Here’s how to do it.

Bird Hunting for Big Game

Pursuit of any number of Western bird species just may lead to the buck or bull of your dreams.

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