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With more states opening archery seasons to crossbows, thousands of hunters are taking them afield for the first time. But without dad and grandpa there to give advice gleaned over generations—today’s crossbows are unlike any other hunting tool and are far more advanced than those of just a decade ago—techniques and tricks must be developed via experience. So instead of learning the hard way, simply get it here now.

Headed on a backcountry bowhunt? Be sure to equip yourself with the right gear.

The whistle rang in my ears as the Vizsla wheeled on cue. No pheasant there. The lack of a bird didn’t dim her spirits, however, as the dog’s excited bounce belied. Onward she ran, down row after row of stiff sorghum stalks in pursuit of her prey.

How to blow a whitetail hunt, and lessons from the man who saved it.

Here’s how to set up a ground blind for bowhunting including location, brushing in and scent control.

A proper tent camp is an experience many hunters today know little about—and that’s a shame, because it can be just the ticket to recharge one’s batteries. Take advice from a graybeard who’s done it for years: A few amenities can make all the difference.

The author wanted no part of a muskox hunt in temperatures below zero. But in Greenland, she learned she could almost hunt in her shorts.