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Three generations of the Gouger family have gathered every fall to hunt deer on a 128-acre farm in northwestern New Jersey since the 1950s. None of them has ever called it a “deer camp.” The place is just “the cabin.” But every hunter of the farm is aware the hunt endures today in the face of encroaching development.

You have to work hard and hunt smart to find a mature public-land mule deer buck. Here are the tools you need and the tactics you should employ in your quest.

Hawaii is a relatively unknown sportsman’s paradise. Truth be known, there is more hunting opportunity to be found along the jungles and cliffs of the islands than in most of the mainland states.

Here’s how to prevent a firearm famine from bleeding your soul dry of the sweet scent of gun oil.

Here’s how to handle various emergency situations in the wilderness, including hypothermia, severe bleeding, an animal attack, getting lost and snake bites.

The elusive Coues deer is arguably the most difficult big-game animal to hunt. Here are some tips and tactics to help you be successful should you take on the challenge of chasing the “Grey Ghost.”

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

Sometimes we need quick field solutions for the least expected problems. The common zip tie can help.

The new Vario Modular Pack System may be the last hunting pack you ever need to buy. The versatile, rugged system allows hunters to add or remove various packs and accessories to suit their specific needs.