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Head to Head: .35 Whelen vs. 9.3x62mm Mauser

The .35 Whelen and the 9.3x62mm Mauser have cases within a millimeter in length and a bullet diameter just a few thousandths apart, so which cartridge would a hunter choose?

Top 10 Pieces of Hunting Gear From the Last 50 Years

Smart, quality gear can make your hunt safer, more successful and more enjoyable. Here’s our list of the top 10 pieces of hunting gear developed in the last 50 years.

Big Bears: Why They're on Every Hunter's Bucket List

Taking a truly big bear—be it in Alaska, Canada, Russia or elsewhere—is so special that just one can be enough in a hunter’s lifetime.

4 Questions You Should Never Ask a Backcountry Outfitter

By avoiding these questions, your outfitter won't have to second-guess your woods savvy.

7 Reasons Why Long-Range Hunting is a Horrible Idea

Here are seven reasons why this lifelong hunter is opposed to long-range hunting.

Footwork: When to Walk and When to Run for Elk

Elk hunting is a lot like life. You need to realize when to run and when to walk to seize an opportunity.

The Antelope Approach

On the wide-open Western plains pronghorn antelope, the second-fastest land animals on Earth, use distance as a buffer from danger. It’s wise to admit a truck is best used to locate herds. But reality is boots will need to hit the ground to close the deal.

Guns and Gear for a Dall Sheep Hunt

Sgt. Maj. Kyle E. Lamb shares the gear he used on his recent Dall sheep adventure.

Top 5 Monometal Soft-Point Bullets

The idea of a bullet lacking lead core is a relatively new one, yet it’s a sound design. Here are five of the finest monometal expanding bullets currently on the market.

Guns and Gear for an Eland Hunt

What's it take to harvest an eland? Here's a look at what Ron Spomer utilized on his most recent trip to Africa.

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