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The Little Gun That Could: 20-Gauge Mossberg FLEX 500

Just how much gun do you need to take down a black bear? Probably not as much as you might think—so long as you know what you're doing.

2016 Gear of the Year: Browning Packs by SPG

Browning's new line of packs, produced by licensee Signature Products Group, collectively were named our 2016 Gear of the Year.

How to Skin and Quarter an Elk

Here's a method that can be applied to trophy bulls, raghorns and cows alike.

Boots for Mountain Hunts

A lot goes into finding a fine boot for a mountain hunt. Fortunately for you, Keith Wood has done the homework already. Here are three of his top recommendations.

Must-Have Camping Gear

Have a camping trip on the horizon and need to refresh your gear collection? Here are some of the American Hunter staff's top picks.

I Can’t Wait…

Even up here in Wyoming the weather is beginning to warm. Ol’ Punxsutawney Phil missed seeing his shadow last week, so we’re supposed to get an early spring.

Simple Directions

I admit it. I’m an old guy, and I do not really like technology all that much. When it comes to hunting laser rangefinders and, upon occasion, a trail camera, are about as high tech as I get. I’ve never been a big fan of using a GPS when hunting, preferring the old school way—the topographic map and compass.

How to Choose a Hunting Crossbow

Crossbows are becoming more and more popular, but not every hunter has experience with them. Having a hard time choosing one for yourself? Here are some tips.

Exercise for the Hunt

The basis for mountain hunting is a strong enough body to be able to keep steadily going at a reasonable pace for several days at a time. For hunters age 40 years or more who live as sedentarily as most do, a “reasonable pace” is not the equivalent of the pace of a 30-year old that has been guiding in the mountains since he started shaving and does it for months at a time.

Pros & Cons of Decoying Predators

Decoys have become a large part of many predator hunters’ bags of tricks in recent years. Here are some pros and cons to using them.

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