One Dog to Rule Them All
If you haven’t the space, finances nor stamina to keep two hunting dogs—one that points, and one that flushes and retrieves—then get in line for a versatile hunting dog.
Go West for Early Birds and Lots of ’Em
They say the early bird gets the worm, but the early hunter gets the bird. Lots of birds, especially out West where seasons open as early as late August.
Indiana May Close Grouse Season Statewide
Upland bird hunting is in a sad state of affairs in Indiana, where the state's Division of Fish and Wildlife has proposed closing the ruffed grouse hunting season statewide.
Species-Specific Excuses for Missing Birds
Kyle Wintersteen has learned to deal with missing birds—particularly when witnesses are present—through a fail-proof coping mechanism: excuses, and lots of them. So, here are a few species-specific suggestions to help you save face this season.
NRA Outdoors: Your Portal to Adventure
Learn more about the NRA Outdoors program, a potential gateway to all of your bucket list hunts.
How to Select the Best Choke for Your Hunting Situation
To ensure your shotgun is putting pellets right where you want them at the distance you expect to be shooting, you need to match the proper choke to the specific gun and load you’ll be using.
How to Hunt For Bear and Actually See One
If you’re a bear hunter desperately searching for a way to up your odds, head west in spring, where regional traditions offer an unbeatable opportunity: spot-and-stalk.
Ruffed Grouse Are Not Gentlemen
There’s nothing like the sight of a bird flushing through October foliage to make a grouse hunter’s blood warm … except maybe the sight of the bird flying away as a shot misses its mark.
3 Tips for Killing More Ruffed Grouse
Want to kill more ruffed grouse? Field Editor Frank Miniter has you covered.
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