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The Anatomy of a Long-Range Shot

Sometimes due to circumstances in the field, many of the decisions regarding shots on game are made for us. It’s at times like these we can focus on the essentials needed in any shot: build your house then focus, breathe and squeeze.

How to Zero Your Rifle for Your Hunting Scenario

Hunters have several options for zeroing their hunting rigs. Choose the best one for your hunting scenario.

The First Deer Hunt: From Mentorship to Magazine

The only hunters in his family were his grandfathers, one of whom he never met and the other too old to take to the field by the time the author came of age. So the offer by a family friend to take him hunting was too good to be true for a youngster.

Hardware: Rock River Arms All Terrain Hunter

The Rock River Arms All Terrain Hunter is a mid-length, AR-style rifle designed specifically with hunters in mind.

Coyote Hunting Basics

Calling and shooting predators is one of the things that helps hunters get from the end of the fall seasons to when the turkeys start gobbling. Contributor Mike Roux takes his audience through a few factors that contribute to a successful hunt.

Top 6 Low-Recoil Hunting Cartridges

Your hunting rifle doesn’t need to produce painful recoil to get the job done. Here are six centerfire hunting cartridges that are easy on the shoulder yet effective on big game.

How to Start a Fire

If you find yourself in need of a fire for survival, it pays to have the skills and the goods to make one happen. For starters, you need a means of ignition, tinder and plenty of wood—and you should practice making a fire before you actually need one.

Making the Jump: First Foray Into Crossbow Hunting

Contributor Frank Melloni makes his first leap into bowhunting, with the TenPoint 505.

How to Age Deer on the Hoof

Learning to age deer on the hoof is not an exact science and there are exceptions to every rule, but there are some undeniable physical characteristics that an old buck takes on as he matures. Here’s what to look for.

4 Ways to Manage Buck Fever

These techniques will help you perform better when it matters most.

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