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Must-Have Hunting Gear for 2021

From high-tech trail cameras to life-saving water purifiers, these noteworthy new products will help make this hunting season your best yet.

Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls Little Big Mouth Bugle Tube

A 75-percent sized version of the Wapiti Whacker, the Little Big Mouth still has plenty of features to speak of.

Hardware: Weatherby Mark V Backcountry Ti

The Backcountry Ti is one of the newest additions to the Mark V line, and a welcome addition to a fairly limited field of production rifles in its class. It features a titanium action, carbon-fiber stock and a very thin profile, fluted barrel.

A Week-by-Week Guide to September Elk Hunting

Follow these tips to adjust your strategy weekly to take advantage of pre-rut, breeding and post-rut elk behavior to up your odds of success.

Rites of Passage on the Sands of Africa

A safari with his 11-year-old son offers a father a chance to reflect on a bond that makes any hunt special.

First Look: Ruger Hawkeye Hunter

The newest iteration of Ruger’s classic bolt-action rifle is built with serious hunters in mind.

Review: Christensen Arms Traverse

Lightweight and incredibly accurate, the Traverse is every bit the backcountry or mountain hunting rifle it’s billed to be. Featuring aerospace-grade construction, great balance and a stellar trigger, it truly delivers.

What You Need for Hunting Bighorn Sheep

Gear-intensive high-country hunts require specialized lightweight equipment, but not all of the essentials can be bought.

Best Hunting Optics Under $500

You don’t have to break the bank to get good glass.

World Elk Calling Championships: Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls Dominate the Competition

Competitors using Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls brought their A-game to the 2019 World Elk Calling Championship, taking top spots in multiple divisions.

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