Shot Patterns

Tight Chokes and Heavy Shot: Do You Need Them?

Mike Roux considers the conventional wisdom on chokes and shot for turkeys, pondering whether the tightest constriction and heaviest pellet is always the best move.

Review: Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT

An already great rifle gets a new high-tech, lightweight stock design.

Recipe: Venison Beans with Cheesy Cornbread

Brad Fenson whips up a quick yet filling hunting camp favorite in this latest wild-game recipe.

Recipe: Venison Sausage Balls

If you’re looking for a new breakfast idea, these are quick and easy to make, and come out of the oven golden, crispy and flavorful.

Primary Lessons of Spring’s Squirrel Woods

A squirrel hunt in the spring woods rekindles memories of lessons learned long ago, when almost every dad and every son chased bushytails.

Recipe: Upland Garlic Parmesan Risotto

Risotto is a dish that can pique anyone’s curiosity in Italian cuisine. Here’s a variation on the theme that, with the right technique and some simple ingredients, comes together quickly, making it a great weeknight menu item.

Head to Head: 6.5 PRC vs. 6.8 Western

Between the 6.5 PRC and 6.8 Western, which is the better choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

New for 2024: Sauer 505 Bolt-Action Rifle

The new Sauer 505 features a robust, newly designed steel chassis, silky-smooth bolt cycling, and interchangeable, cold-hammer-forged precision barrels that allow for quick and easy caliber changes.

Recipe: Venison Cheeseburger Soup

Contributor Brad Fenson teaches readers how to whip up a batch of hearty venison cheeseburger soup.

Best New Shotguns for 2024

Whether you’re a waterfowler, upland hunter or clay target shooter, you’ll find something to be excited about this year. Here are our picks for the best new shotguns for hunters in 2024.

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