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Deer Camp in the Shadow of NYC

Three generations of the Gouger family have gathered every fall to hunt deer on a 128-acre farm in northwestern New Jersey since the 1950s. None of them has ever called it a “deer camp.” The place is just “the cabin.” But every hunter of the farm is aware the hunt endures today in the face of encroaching development.

Head to Head: .280 Remington vs. .280 Ackley Improved

Between the .280 Remington and the .280 Ackley Improved, which better suits a hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

Know-How: Be Bossy With The Boss Hen

Logic dictates we play the tom to kill him. However, riling up the dominant hen may be the more attractive option. Here’s how to draw in a gobbler’s main squeeze so you can squeeze the trigger.

First Look: Avian-X HDR Hen

The Avian-X HDR (Heavy-Duty Realism) Hen decoy features interchangeable heads and details molded from hand-carved designs to promote the highest degree of realism possible.

First Look: Flextone Thunder Chick Breeder Decoy

The new Thunder Chick Breeder, from Flextone, features blow-molding for an appearance that is true-to-life in size and posture to that of a breeding hen.

Primos Debuts Photoform Turkey Decoys

Primos has debuted a series of Photoform decoys in both Jake and Hen variants.

Member's Hunt: Veteran Efforts of a Novice Hunter

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Sgt. Michael Michaud of Newton Center, Mass.

Members' Best 2019

Our 2019 collection of our member's best hunts.

Turkey Hunting: Hide That Decoy ... A Little Bit

Show a gobbler too much for too long, and he’ll get suspicious. Make that bird put in some work—and come in range—before he gets a glimpse of your decoy.

Finding Gould in Alice's Garden

Looking for a chance to hunt the treasured Gould’s turkey? There’s a little ranch down in Sonora, Mexico, that may be the “X” that marks a spot rich in birds.

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