“october”

The West is a great place to hunt predators, but expect longer shot distances, open terrain and stronger winds. Update your gear so it’s prepared to meet the challenge.

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Steve Tracy of Buena Vista, Tenn.

Contributor Mike Roux gives readers some early-season buck-hunting tips to get on the board fast.

Starting at 12:00 p.m. EST on Thurs., Oct. 13, the limited-edition Henry rifles will be available exclusively through Henry Repeating Arms’ website, while supplies last.

Most state departments of natural resources investigate hunting-related shootings, and boating and OHV deaths, but they do not investigate treestand deaths; local police personnel do. Consequently, up to 73 percent of all reports of treestand falls do not list whether the victim was wearing a fall-restraint device.

Knowing all you can about the habitat the local deer herd calls home is critical to understanding their patterns, knowing where to place stands and how to plan and adjust for the coming hunting seasons.

Hunters supporting Virginia’s first-ever managed elk hunt scheduled to take place October 8-14, generated more than $606,000 to bolster wildlife and management projects within the state’s elk-management zone.

Just before the breeding season bucks make seemingly random decisions, forcing us to analyze their habitat’s food, water and cover and how each factor influences their behavior.

iRayUSA, a Texas-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of thermal night-vision devices, has released the first commercially available 1280x1024 resolution thermal weapon sight: the Rugged Infrared Compact Optic (RICO) HD RS75.