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Deer Hunting: Post-Season Scouting Equals Next-Season Success

While the art of last-minute scouting won’t soon disappear, most hunters know they’d be better served having been better prepared. The season’s end is the best time to get the drop on deer movement and behavior. And you don’t have to worry about busting your spot putting boots on the ground.

Red-Letter Ballistics in British Columbia

When hunting big game in British Columbia, prepare for shots that can push the limits of your effective range. Of course, using a bullet that is effective at all ranges isn’t a bad idea, either.

Secretive Sika

The sika deer is renowned for its elusive nature. Hunters willing to search out this free-range implant will be rewarded—if only in experiences that won’t soon vanish from memory.

Boise Bears

Hard hikes through Idaho's wilderness challenged the author during a Western bear hunt. Can he rebound to finish what he started?

2018’s Top Compound Bows

Archery season is just around the corner in many states (if it hasn't opened already), but it's never too late to update your equipment. Here are this year's best new compound bows for hunters looking to make a last-minute upgrade.

The Turkey That Nearly Killed Me

A dead gobbler almost gets the final word and provides a stark reminder to never take safety for granted.

Discover the Alluring Gould’s Turkey of Mexico’s Sierra Madres

The tall Gould's turkey is the least-known race—and it offers one of the very best hunts!

The Namibian Non-Typical

Iconic species oceans apart share interesting similarities.

5 Knives, Field to Freezer

Knives are great Christmas gifts for hunters, but don’t fall for looks over function when making out your wish list.

Be An Apex Predator

If football is a game of inches, then hunting is a chase of split-seconds.

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