Hunting in My Socks

Reminiscent of boyhood adventures, the author gives new meaning to back to basics as he stalks the hills and hones his skills—in his stocking feet.

How to Tag a Bull Elk on Public Land

Sure, odds are best on private holdings and limited-entry units. But you can tag a bull elk on public land—here’s how.

Enchanted Evening

Some gifts from elk country can’t be earned, only absorbed.

The Hunter’s Knife

A knife is about as fundamental as a gun for a hunter and, over the years, Dave Campbell has carried plenty of them. Here's what he's learned.

What's the Best Wild-Game Meat?

Assistant Online Editor Sarah Smith Barnum wants your input on what the best wild-game meat is to help her create her hunt-to-eat bucket list.

How to Win the License Lottery

Gaining access to some of the West's very best hunting units doesn't necessarily have to be a once-in-a-lifetime possibility. With proper planning and a little help—like that offered by Cabela's T.A.G.S. program—you can increase your odds of winning the license lottery.

Elk Hunting on the Horizon in Virginia?

The last group of Kentucky elk arrives in southwest Virginia this Friday, where a large crowd is expected to gather.

Long Shots: Elk Hunting and Elk Shoulder Mounts

The desire to display an elk shoulder mount and finding space to do it is miles apart.

The .280 Ackley Improved

Developed by P.O. Ackley and Fred Huntington and known previously by a variety of names such as the “.280 Rem. Ackley Improved 40 degrees,” the .280 Ackley Improved is a more recent addition to the list of wildcat cartridges gone legitimate.

Elk Calling Tip of the Day

You never know when that one extra elk-calling tip might make all the difference as we set sights on this year's archery elk season.

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