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The Smart Way to Pack Out Elk

Elk country presents its share of challenges, especially when a bull dies in a deep, dark hole. Follow our man’s tips the next time an elk’s death throes force you into a precarious recovery position.

River of No Return Black Bear

While you can access the heart of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, a bastion for big bears, on horseback, success could leave you wishing for a canoe upon your return.

Are Neck Shots on Big Game a Good Idea?

A common item of discussion among big-game hunters is proper bullet placement. All of us agree a vital area must be the target, but that includes several options, and while neck shots can be extremely effective, they can also fail miserably.

Milligan Named SCI’s North American Hunter of the Year

SCI names British Columbia outfitter Bob Milligan its professional hunter off the year.

Hunters “Chase the Adventure” at SCI Show

Headed for the SCI show in Las Vegas this week? Check out what’s new for 2018.

The Avid 5 Percent: Rachel Ahtila

Driven by instinct, fueled by passion and relentless in her pursuits, Rachel Ahtila is an avid hunter.

Choosing a Cartridge for North America's Big Game

North America has a wide variety of huntable species, inhabiting many different types of terrain. While there are a few cartridges that can truly be called all-around choices, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with picking a cartridge that perfectly suits the game at hand.

Tested Head to Toe: Sitka Gear for Women

From rugged hill country to 13,000-foot mountain peaks, Sitka’s new-for-2017 women’s hunting collection delivers.

Hardware: Federal Premium Edge TLR

Designing a line of long-range hunting ammunition involves many engineering considerations. Federal Premium might have cracked the code with its new Edge TLR (Terminal Long Range) ammo.

So You Want to Hunt Sheep…

In land we long to visit but is not made for us, “comfort” is a relative term. Think you’ve got what it takes to be a sheep hunter? Read some words of wisdom from a Fairbanks, Alaska, resident with 13 years of sheep hunting under his belt.

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