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When Hurricane Helene’s deadly fury came ashore late last month, it brought with it a record-setting torrential disaster to residents in the mountains of eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. There would have been more fatalities were it not for the efforts of officers whose more routine duties include checking hunting licenses and conducting wildlife surveys.

It’s important to let the dogs do their thing, because without them and their zeal, hunters would fare poorly. Upland bird hunters and duck hunters know this. So do coon hunters, which are a breed unto themselves. Anyone can learn this if he or she passes just one night among them, for a coon hunt is always a work in progress.

Tim Hovey discusses his personal strategies for turkey hunting, and the dangers of over-calling these sometimes shy birds.

Wilderness hunters are few and far between, but with careful planning and preparation you can be one of them.

If you think you’ll have elk country to yourself, think again. It’s as crowded as ever. To be successful these days, you have to get downright diabolical. Here’s how to do it.

Preparing for a moose hunt? Here's the gear you'll need.

Mossberg’s value-priced, reliable bolt-action rifle is available with a new look for 2019.

These tips, as simple as they may seem, will help you minimize your scent signature when perspiration takes hold.

No matter how careful you are in the field, sometimes it's just not your day—especially if you aren't watching where you step.