“boone and crockett”

Iconic species oceans apart share interesting similarities.

Congratulations to American Hunter contributor Craig Boddington, who has been named as the recipient of the 2017 Weatherby Hunting and Conservation Award.

The Bluegrass State is home to some bruiser deer, and there are plenty of opportunities for both residents and out-of-state hunters. Here are five important reasons you should add Kentucky to your big-buck bucket list.

Northern Mexico can be beautiful and fun, dangerous and ugly. A Coues deer hunt provides perspective on both sides.

Henry is donating 20 special commemorative rifles for auction with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting conservation groups across the United States.

You see a buck, antlers slathered in velvet, across a field on a humid late-summer evening and think it looks staggeringly big. But the velvet, the buck’s skinny summer neck and the warm glow of light can lead to gross exaggeration in your mind.

Named after former NRA president George R. Whittington, the 33,000-acre Whittington Center complex was purchased in 1973 and opened four years later. It has since become a must-see destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

While there are many cartridges that can handle medium-sized game, the .243 Winchester sits at the top of the heap for good reasons: it’s accurate, easy on the shoulder and delivers enough energy for the task at hand.

Is that black bear really trophy-class? It can be hard to tell. Here are a few pieces of advice from the experts.