Tips and Tactics for Hunting the West
For the hunter with courage, resourcefulness and a bit of skill, opportunities for hunting the West abound. Here’s how to begin turning your dreams into reality.
Know-How: Carry This Stalking Gear
Getting proactive can, at times, mean the difference between filling a tag or not. For certain hunts, you should put together a stalking kit.
Mule Deer on the Eastern Edge
Fifty years ago it was tough to find a mule deer in West Texas, but today it seems like they’re everywhere … unless you’re hunting them, of course. Last year, the author scoured the area’s red rock canyons and mesquite-covered ridges to learn what has led to their abundance.
Mule Deer Hunting Is Chess
Start with the board, consider the pieces, and then you’ll see the moves to make on Western bucks.
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.
Even More Dumb Poacher Stories
Poachers? Yeah, they're still not very smart. Catch up with some of the world's most disgraceful "hunters" in our latest dumb poacher recap.
The Best of the WSMs
Which cartridge is the best of the WSMs? Dave Campbell has his answer.
Top 5 Mule Deer Cartridges
Any of these five cartridges will set you up for a successful mule deer hunt anywhere they reside.
Alberta Whitetails & Friends
Unlike many Midwest whitetail hunters, Field Editor Ron Spomer was not surprised to see "America's" favorite deer on the cold, windy, barren plains of eastern Alberta. But he was pleasantly surprised to see the size of their antlers.
Tips and Tactics for Bowhunting Mule Deer
Mule deer don’t have regular patterns like whitetails, making them more challenging to take with a bow. Try these tactics to increase your odds of success this season.
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