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13 Most Underrated Whitetail States

Here’s a look at 13 states that deer hunters overlook but shouldn’t.

Why Small Game is the Key to Hunter Recruitment

Allowing someone to tag along while you chase squirrels or rabbits may be the simplest, most effective way to recruit new hunters.

Hardware: Wilson Combat .458 SOCOM Recon Tactical

The Recon Tactical is Wilson Combat's vision of a practical, all-around AR for rigorous tactical training, hardcore hunting or all-purpose field applications.

5 Boots Every Hunter Needs

With these five boots, you can (comfortably) hunt any location in the world in any season.

How to Set Up a Ground Blind for Bowhunting

Here’s how to set up a ground blind for bowhunting including location, brushing in and scent control.

An Ode to the .41 Remington Magnum

This classic cartridge is a perfect fit for most handgun hunters. Observant hunters will immediately recognize that the .41 Magnum offers notably better external and terminal ballistics than the .357, yet is slightly more shooter-friendly than the .44.

How to Choose the Right Hunting Bullet

Understanding the intended purpose of a bullet and its effect on the body of your quarry is vitally important for making ethical, one-shot-kills. But with so many bullet styles, brands, calibers and game animals of varying sizes, the process can be confusing. Here’s a primer to get you started.

Peccary Quest: Where and How to Hunt Javelina

Ever wonder where and how to best hunt javelina? Contributor Aram von Benedikt brings to bear vast experience from countless hours spent in pursuit of the wily pigs, offering some tips and tricks to consider for your next javie hunt.

‘Straight-Shooting’ Advice

Iowa and other states are opening shotgun-only deer seasons to straight-walled cartridges like the .45-70 Gov’t., .444 Marlin and .450 Bushmaster. Here’s how to wring the most performance from their rainbow-like trajectories.

Deer Hunting: How to Find Natural Food Sources

To know deer, you have to know what they eat. Use this guide to learn how to identify the food sources that will lead you to more big bucks this fall.

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