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Knives for Big-Game Hunters

Fixed blade or folder? Drop point or clip point? What kind of steel would you like, and what kind of handle material would you like to grip when using your knife? Answers to these questions make a hunter’s knife just as personal as his firearm.

Review: TriStar Matrix

The Matrix—TriStar’s first inertia-driven semi-automatic shotgun—features a fiber-optic front sight post to naturally draw the eye when pointing at birds and an oversized trigger guard for the comfortable use of cold-weather gear when shooting. 

Recipe: Formed Venison Bacon

Need another way to use that ground venison still in your freezer from the season? Brad Fenson lays out a unique way to turn it into bacon.

Review: HEVI-Shot HEVI-Metal Xtreme

The new HEVI-Metal Xtreme shotshells use a blend of 30 percent tungsten and 70 percent precision steel along with the proven FliteControl Flex wad for a deadly load that is every bit as capable of clean kills as the original.

Review: TriStar Viper G2 Pro

Built specifically for duck hunters, the Viper G2 Pro features oversized operation controls, over-molded rubber grips on the stock and fore-end, an enlarged triangular safety and a larger mag well for easy loading.

Recipe: Braised Venison

Bryce Towsley takes readers through his unique take on braised venison.

Recipe: Chicken-Fried Venison

Contributor Bryce Towsley shares his take on chicken-fried venison.

An Old Man’s Handgun Elk Hunt

Fulfillment of a 40-year dream delivers a flood of good vibes.

Recipe: Cranberry-Maple Elk Meatballs

Brad Fenson is back in the kitchen whipping up more game-centered cuisine. Follow along this week for some deliciously sweet elk meatballs.

Hardware: Mossberg International SA-28 Tactical Turkey

Now that modern loads can turn sub-gauge shotguns into true turkey killers, it’s time to get a modern sub-gauge shotgun. The SA-28 Tactical Turkey is a small-framed semi-auto gas gun with a 2¾-inch chamber designed specifically with that in mind. At only 39 inches long, this 6-pound featherweight sports a straight stock and a contoured pistol grip, providing a short but maneuverable 12.75-inch LOP. 

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