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10 Tips for Hunting Public Land Bucks

While the word “public” conjures visions of overcrowded parking lots and sparse game, those of us hunting public land this fall actually have millions of acres to roam. Do your research, and use this 10-point plan to take advantage of the bountiful public resource.

Hardware: CZ Upland Ultralight All-Terrain 12-Gauge

The CZ All-Terrain combines the quick-handling, smooth-swinging performance of an over/under with the durability and function of the best waterfowling autos.

Hunt Overlooked Edges for Whitetail Ambushes

Hunt the edges. It’s an obvious play, but along with the corn rows and bean fields, there are whitetail pathways you may not be thinking about, and big bucks use them for that very reason.

Canyon Country Bulls and Bucks

A hunter’s first elk and a bogged-down stalk on a desert mule deer highlight hunts with new versions of Ruger’s M77 Hawkeye bolt actions.

As Ageless As the Plains

While the golden age of upland hunting may be a distant memory, the traditions born 50 years ago are still alive, and there is still plenty of great bird hunting to be found.

Big Smoke Buffalo

We were on a mission to hunt the African troublemaker with muzzleloaders. Our mantra: Better get that first shot right.

Field Test: New Realtree Edge Camo Pattern

In an age where alternative forms of camo are sprouting up everywhere, the all-new Realtree Edge camo pattern embraces the distinctive qualities designed to disrupt the human form with realistic natural elements commonly found in the outdoors.

Bird Hunting for Big Game

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

Upland East Tactics for 2017

Surprising upland opportunities abound in the East. But the wisdom to find them is fading like an old hunter’s hairline.

The New 3X-9X And Other Optical Marvels

The latest tech driving hunting-scope development has given us unprecedented versatility, catlike night-vision, built-in ballistic solutions and, would you believe … plastic lenses?

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