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Bear Defense From the Professionals

Venturing into bear country to hunt, camp or work has its risks. Our man went to the Alaska experts to learn the knowledge and skills that'll keep you alive when bears may charge.

10 Ways to Prep for Your Next Western Big-Game Hunt

Here are 10 simple things you can do now to be better prepared for your next big adventure.

A Beginner’s Guide to Bowhunting

It’s never too late to become a bowhunter, and getting started is easier than you think. Here’s how to go about the process, including bow selection and fit, broadhead selection, practice drills and crucial hunting techniques.

4 Archery Drills to Improve Accuracy

Try these four archery drills to help improve accuracy and prepare you for opening day.

Gundogs: Gear Up for Spring Training

Bird seasons are months away, but right now is prime time for getting your dog back into the swing of things. Make the most of it by having the right gear on hand.

Food Plots: Proof Hunters Care About America's Wildlife

Aside from drawing more deer to your fields, food plots provide habitat and nutrition to a wide variety of animals, and the whole system benefits.

Shoot Summer Steel for Mid-Range Mastery This Fall

Here are a few drills to do now that will make you confident come fall when that buck of a lifetime is standing 350 yards away and the sun is fading fast.

5 Reasons Why Hunters Should Attend The Bergara Academy

Here are some benefits of attending The Bergara Academy and what you can expect to learn while you're there.

Offseason Wingshooting Drills

A good wingshooter mounts the gun, focuses on the target with both eyes and pulls the trigger in one smooth motion so the shot pattern strikes the target where the shooter expects the target to be. Here’s how to practice all that so you look—and shoot—like a natural.

How to Prep for Elk Hunting: Physical Fitness, Mental Toughness, Shooting Skills and Shot Placement

Elk hunting is physically and mentally challenging, but you can minimize these challenges by being fully prepared. Here’s a comprehensive guide to becoming confident in your elk-hunting abilities.

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