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The deer rifle remains the quintessential tool of the American deer hunter. Close your eyes and think about deer hunters and you’ll picture a figure cloaked in camo, with a bright orange hat and a rifle slung over his or her shoulder. Here are five rifles—a few classics, a few destined to be—that will serve their owners well when the time comes to take the venison from the field to the fridge.

The Ruger Single-Seven (offered exclusively through firearm distributor Lipsey’s) has the same frame size as the older rimfire Single-Six, but it is chambered in .327 Federal Magnum. Except for the sights, all the visible metal is stainless steel. The laminated hardwood grips have an orange tint and a Ruger medallion inset.

The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners voted to change the opening day of firearm deer season from the Monday after Thanksgiving to the Saturday after Thanksgiving, breaking a Pennsylvania tradition that has stood for more than half a century.

Looking for a new turkey-dressing tool this spring? Check out the Benchmade 15500 Meatcrafter, a field-to-kitchen blade just as comfortable deboning in the woods, as prepping at the smoker.

The fruity stuffing in this recipe is full of moisture and will infuse your wild turkey meat with wonderful hints of Thanksgiving.

HSM Ammunition has engineered a low-recoiling variant of 6.5 Creedmoor ammo, with full, 140-grain hunting bullets.

Buck Knives has introduced the Pursuit Pro hunting line of knives, designed specifically for field performance.

Northwestern Colorado is often called The Elk Hunting Capital of the World. Executive Editor Adam Heggenstaller found out why, first hand, earlier this fall.