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Coyote Hunting Basics

Calling and shooting predators is one of the things that helps hunters get from the end of the fall seasons to when the turkeys start gobbling. Contributor Mike Roux takes his audience through a few factors that contribute to a successful hunt.

Behind the Bullet: .17 HMR

Hornady’s dive into a .17-caliber rimfire was met with fanfare, as it truly was—and still is—a decided improvement over the long-range ballistics of any of the .22 rimfire cartridges.

A Recipe for Reloading the .45-70 Government

Contributor Barb Melloni takes her readers through the process of reloading the .45-70, and her eventually precise result.

How to Create Coyote Fight Sounds

Coyotes, like other predators, cannot resist a ringside seat to a good fight. So create the sounds of your own “fight club.” Yips, growls, barks—they all may work to lure a member of a local coyote family bickering among itself.

Essential Gear for Predator Hunting the West

The West is a great place to hunt predators, but expect longer shot distances, open terrain and stronger winds. Update your gear so it’s prepared to meet the challenge.

Member's Hunt: The Mag Seven

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Mark Newton of Jersey Shore, Pa.

Head to Head: 6.8 Western vs. .270 Winchester

Between the .270 Winchester and the new 6.8 Western, which cartridge is the better all-around choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Spreads East

Rabbit hunters on the eastern seaboard be warned—Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Type 2 (RHDVT2) appears to be spreading in a select few states and Canada.

The Hunts of President Grover Cleveland

Grover Cleveland is remembered by most Americans as the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms, but along with Teddy Roosevelt he also was a president who hunted. Before Roosevelt, Cleveland set aside millions of acres of Western habitat for public use.

First Look: Convergent Overseer Predator Pro Pack

Convergent’s Overseer Predator Pro Pack is a set of mouth-blown predator calls designed by Master Call Builder Kerry Carver, and professional predator hunter Byron South.

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