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Every big-game hunt is a great opportunity, but not every hunt will turn out as you hope, because getting lucky in the draw is just the first hurdle.

The main advancement of the V2 is CVA's use of the Quick-Release Breech Plug, one that is truly quick and easy, requiring only finger pressure to remove.

Last month TIME magazine ranked "The 50 Best Inventions of 2010." After reading their exhaustive list I was inspired to find a way to get these technological marvels into the woods. Yes, I'm a lazy, tech-dependent product of the smart phone generation, but read this list and try to tell me it wouldn't be more fun to go afield with these once unheard of contraptions. But I'm probably just dreaming…

Axis deer mostly graze on grass, as well as weeds and forbs. This makes the meat very lean, slightly sweet and perfect for meatloaf.

Bob Robb shares six outfitters with comfortable camps, good equipment and high success rates for black bear hunting this spring.

While BSA’s Contender series may not wow us with optical brilliance, they provide reliable shot placement and endurance at a great price.

We can win the hearts and minds of non-hunters by being outspoken and resourceful users of our country's renewable source of wild-game meat.

Shooters and hunters name their firearms for a variety of reasons, such as love, respect and old-fashioned amusement.

Inspired by Steven Rinella’s “Top Game Meats,” here is another author’s take on a his favorite wild-game fare.