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How to Choose the Right Hunting Pack

When it comes to choosing a hunting pack for your next adventure, the choices can quickly become overwhelming. Follow along with contributor Barb Melloni as she discusses the various features you should consider.

American Hunter's 2021 Holiday Gift Guide

The days until Christmas are ticking down, and the frenzy of the holiday shopping season is upon us. No need to panic; we've assembled a handful of gift recommendations for every outdoorsman on your list to fit just about any budget.

Must-Have Early Season Hunting Gear

Here's a look at some of the most innovative early season hunting gear for 2021.

First Look: ALPS OutdoorZ Deluxe Dove Belt

ALPS OutdoorZ has released a new dove belt just in time for the 2021 upland season. The new Deluxe Dove Belt is built to work with a variety of dove hunting styles or environments.

#SundayGunday: Wilson Combat Recon Tactical

Get a closer look at the Wilson Combat Recon Tactical, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday video series.

Hardware: Federal Premium HammerDown

Federal’s new HammerDown ammo line has been ideally adapted to feed, cycle and function in lever-action rifles while also delivering the best level of terminal performance for hunting that can be extracted from each cartridge.

An Ode to the 7mm STW

Seldom encountered today, the 7mm STW was a trendsetter in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Although newer, faster cartridges have debuted since, it’s still a solid choice when pursuing big-game in wide-open areas.

Tested: Smith & Wesson Model 648 .22 WMR Revolver

Outfitting this smooth-cycling .22 WMR wheel gun with a red-dot optic makes it a potent small-game hunting option. If you’re looking for more punch than a .22 LR pistol can provide, with tight groups to boot, this wheel gun deserves your consideration.

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.

5 Reasons the .300 Win. Mag. Rules the Roost

Is the .30-06 Springfield not the do-all, be-all and end-all .30? The reality is, anything the ’06 does, the .300 Win. Mag. does a bit better in the same weight of rifle.

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