“public hunting”

If a full load of full-body goose decoys have become too much to tote into a walk-in-only setup, consider socks and silhouettes.

Deer hunters know the rut produces unpredictable behavior in bucks. Acknowledge that, and you’ll understand why November is not the month to remain conservative. Instead “open the throttle” and hunt hard.

Contributor Larry Case runs through the benefits of training new hunters on squirrels.

While the word “public” conjures visions of overcrowded parking lots and sparse game, those of us hunting public land this fall actually have millions of acres to roam. Do your research, and use this 10-point plan to take advantage of the bountiful public resource.

When Luke moved to the United States from China to attend MSU in 2012, he had never hunted. When he got to Montana, however, he found a lively and dedicated hunting culture, and it didn’t take him long to join in.

If you're searching for a good DIY bear hunt, head to the West this spring, where several million acres of public land offers hunters unbeatable opportunity. Here are a few tips and tactics to help up your odds of success.

Kansas' almost 46 million acres of farmland provide a plethora of food for the state's whitetail herd, a veritable yellow brick road paved in corn and wheat. Add to that available mast browse and relatively mild winters, and you've got the makings for big-racked bucks. Would all those factors coincide to put a giant in front of the author? Only time in a stand will tell.

We interviewed AZGFD regional supervisor Larry Phoenix on the recent decision to ban the use of trail cameras on Arizona’s hunting grounds.