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Bird Hunting for Big Game

Pursuit of any number of Western bird species just may lead to the buck or bull of your dreams.

Upland East Tactics for 2017

Surprising upland opportunities abound in the East. But the wisdom to find them is fading like an old hunter’s hairline.

Know-How: A Duck Spread with Serious Drawing Power

Contrast is what makes a decoy stand out, due not only to its color but also its size and the shadow it casts.

Know-How: Deer Hunt App to Track Top Tactics

The latest smartphone app developed by researchers at Mississippi State University will likely deliver unprecedented scientific insights into deer hunters and hunting tactics.

Unconventional Hunting Hotspots

Searching for a place to hunt this fall? Here are some suggestions.

Make the Most of October Cold Fronts

It may start to feel like fall this month, but many deer hunters still find little to no luck in the woods. Here’s how to make the most of your time when the rut is still weeks away.

Gundogs: Dove Dog Duties

If there was ever a bird hunt that didn’t need a dog, a dove hunt is it. But use one anyway.

10 Tips for Hunting Black Bears Over Bait

Baiting black bears—if legal where you hunt—can certainly improve your odds. But there's a lot more to it than throwing some old fruit out in front of your stand.

Know-How: Eastern Ways for Coyotes Anywhere

Unlike in the West, hunting Eastern coyotes means thick woods and heavy cover. Use these techniques and tips to meet those challenges head-on in any region.

Deer Camp USA: Catskills Camp

Larry Koller wrote the legendary book Shots at Whitetails in 1948, drawing on hunts at the Eden Falls Hunting and Fishing Club in the Catskill Mountains. Today Koller’s legacy endures, even as hunters move on from still-hunting and deer drives.

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