How to Tag a Bull Elk on Public Land
Sure, odds are best on private holdings and limited-entry units. But you can tag a bull elk on public land—here’s how.
Practical Riflecraft
Your hardware does little good if you don’t wield it ably. Merely pointing a rifle and pulling a trigger will not bring game to bag, despite what caliber you shoot, the price of your optic or the construction of your bullet.
North American Arms Black Widow Mini Revolver
For the trail, for personal protection or just for fun, the Black Widow proves bigger may not always be better.
Handgun Hunting 101: The Mechanics
Whether getting started or renewing your vows, it’s time to get back to the handgun hunting basics.
The Singles Scene
Straight from the Swinging ’60s came two pistols that gave rise to the modern single-shot handguns we hunt with today.
The .22 Long Rifle
For some two or three years finding .22 Long Rifle (LR) ammunition has been quite a challenge. In order to determine why, Dave Campbell takes a look at the cartridge's history.
Hardware: Henry Model H010
Few hunting rifles can knock the dust off nostalgia with the same force they hammer a deer. Henry "gets it" and recently added a .45-70 to its stable of American-made lever guns.
Hardware: Savage Axis II XP
Savage offers a wide selection of "package" rifles that come out of the box with a riflescope already mounted and bore-sighted. Essentially, all you have to do is finalize the zero with your load and go hunting.
Big Country Bruins
Black bears come in all shapes, sizes and even colors in British Columbia’s rugged interior, but finding the “right” bear in all that country takes time and patience—or a little luck.
Hardware: Bergara Custom Mountain Hunter
Although you may not recognize the name, chances are you have seen and even shot the handiwork produced by Bergara. Following its success in the barrel market, Bergara recently moved into building complete rifles, including the Custom Mountain Hunter.
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