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Iowa Creates Year-Round Open Raccoon Season

Changes are coming soon to the way Iowans can hunt and trap raccoons, and how farmers can deal with raccoon depredation issues.

How to Sharpen an Axe

Contributor Bryce Towsley walks his audience through the lost art of sharpening an axe.

Hunting Tools You Didn't Know You Needed

Hunters who value good tools should never be caught without a good axe, a good shovel and a good brush cutter. Here are three of the best.

6 Must-Have Packable Tools for Hunters

Be prepared when heading afield with these must-have packable tools.

Guns and Gear for a Midwest Whitetail Hunt

Prepping for a Midwest whitetail hunt? Here's the gear you'll need.

Deer Camp in the Shadow of NYC

Three generations of the Gouger family have gathered every fall to hunt deer on a 128-acre farm in northwestern New Jersey since the 1950s. None of them has ever called it a “deer camp.” The place is just “the cabin.” But every hunter of the farm is aware the hunt endures today in the face of encroaching development.

A Week-by-Week Guide to September Elk Hunting

Follow these tips to adjust your strategy weekly to take advantage of pre-rut, breeding and post-rut elk behavior to up your odds of success.

Shot Placement 101: Where to Shoot a Deer

The goal of every shot at game is to guide the bullet to the perfect place on the animal so it enters the body and disables or destroys vitals resulting in a swift kill. Here’s a detailed look at the various options that get the job done.

2020 Father’s Day Gift Guide

Need some ideas for what to get that hard-to-buy-for outdoorsman in your life? Whether searching for a gift for your dad, husband or grandfather, we've got you covered.

First Look: Jaeger Pak Knife Set

Outdoor Edge has released the Jaeger Pak knife set, fully equipped to field dress and break down game of any size.

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