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Dealing with a serious injury in the field requires more than luck. Your skills and training could mean the difference between life and death.

Smith & Wesson's origins can be traced to 1850, when Horace Smith and D B. Wesson first became acquainted while working as subcontractors supervising the manufacturing of different firearms at the Robbins and Lawrence Company in Windsor, Vermont. Now, after more than 160 years in existence, the company created by their eventual partnership is one of the most well-respected of its kind. As you might imagine, a lot can happen—and be forgotten—during such an expansive history. With that in mind, here are 10 things you probably didn't know about Smith & Wesson.

This month's story comes from Nick L. Notte of West Rutland, Vt.

Resident hunter Tammy Miller broke the state record with a 931-pound bull sporting a 53-3/4-inch spread.

The surge in popularity of bowhunting brought the use of deer based scents to the forefront. We now have a multi-million dollar industry based on deer pee. Over 60 companies produce and sell deer urine and gland based attractants in one form or another. Unfortunately, everything is not rosy in the world of cervid secretions.

Simple pleasures: That’s what deer hunting with friends is all about.

In November, Texas became the 19th state recognizing a constitutional amendment supporting the right to hunt and fish. Here is the status of some of the remaining states.

Many business catchphrases are worn out, overused and a little dorky. But when it comes to hunting Texas deer, the thought of one of them can lead to good things.

Field Editor Bryce Towsley shares the gear he used on a recent Texas whitetail hunt.