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Majority in Favor of Maintaining Safeguards in Tongass National Forest

More than half of the Tongass—9.2 million acres—is managed under the direction of the 2001 Roadless Rule. This management plan works to safeguard vital habitat for important fish and wildlife species, including Sitka black-tailed deer, black and brown bear, moose, and even Roosevelt elk. Now, the US Forest Service plans to lift the Roadless Rule in Alaska.

In Defense of Life or Property: Do Bears Warrant a Warning Shot?

A lifetime in the backcountry of the Last Frontier has provided the author with some front-row views to what it takes to stand your ground against a bear that may or may not be bent on harm.

Predator Hunting: How to Deal with Multiple Coyotes

One coyote can be hard enough to fool, but add two or more and your chances at clearing the field decrease drastically. Here are some tricks to help you handle multiple coyotes when seconds matter and eyes and ears are everywhere.

Rifles for the Traveling Hunter

Many different rifles can be made to work in a pinch, but if you’re planning to do some serious traveling, keep these tips in mind while making your choice, and you’ll have a lifetime of successful hunts.

How to Care for Your Older Hunting Dog

Follow these tips to keep your aging gundog as healthy as possible for years to come.

How to Hunt Coyotes Without Calls

Don’t quit the hunt when coyotes get call-shy. Instead, use these methods to find out what else has their attention, and then set up for an ambush.

How to Choose Your First Hunting Riflescope

Take some time to consider these factors and you should leave the sporting goods counter with a reliable first scope and be one step closer to joining the hunt.

Deer Hunting: Win the Lockdown Battle

Here are three ways to ensure you don’t get locked out when bucks and does lock up this fall.

Head to Head: .308 Winchester vs. 7mm-08 Remington

Both cartridges are easy to shoot, can be housed in lightweight, easy-to-carry rifles and neither require a long barrel length to get the best performance. Which is the smarter choice for the modern hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

Behind the Bullet: .260 Remington

In the hands of a competent rifleman, the .260 Remington is just as effective as it was on the day it was released over two decades ago, and will continue to be for decades to come.

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