The ‘Crimes’ of TJ’s Father

Old-timers tell great stories about their first deer. But what if the story of your first deer is a lie?

Smileys in the Blind, Roosters on the Dash

Maybe you didn't cover yourself in glory on the first day of your guided South Dakota bird hunt, but you're a fast learner. Day two is a different story. It goes like this …

A Trip to Nebraska

The only thing I got was a lousy merganser.

The British Driven Shoot and a Woodcock Recipe

If you are lucky enough to shoot the elusive woodcock, give this simple and sweet recipe a try.

Southbound Teal

The arrival of September means a lot of things, not the least of which is the opening of teal season. Are you ready?

Five Regional Wild Game Dishes

Recipes and cooking styles differ throughout the United States, and wild game isn't an exception. Here are five regional dishes you can infuse with game meat.

Member's Hunt: The Legend of the Bell Buck

NRA member Jim Izzo was hunting bucks in western Montana with Big Salmon Outfitters when he encountered a buck that will forever 'ring' in his memory.

Tearing Down the Wall: A Daughter's First Hunt

Michael L. Dixon of Elsbury, Mo., is not the first father to think that his son would be his hunting buddy and his daughter, just a daughter. Turns out that's not always the case.

‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’ Hits the Bullseye

Rather than accept another move, foster kid Ricky escapes to the wilds of New Zealand with his “Uncle Hec” (Sam Neill). On the lam in the backcountry during a national manhunt, the old man and the boy hunt, live off the land and overcome their differences to survive as a family.

Bivy Basics: When You Need to Overnight in the Woods

Whether you want to conserve calories or “stay with the game” overnight, sometimes it makes sense to bivouac in the backcountry. Before you do so, it pays to carefully consider options for shelter, water, food and more.

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