A Guide To The Big Woods Lead

A Guide to the Big Woods

Maine’s Matt Whitegiver has guided hunters for more than 40 years. Today, he lives to guide Special Operations veterans to Big Woods adventure—and perhaps a path back to peace.

Black Bear Magic

Leave the tourists behind in Maine to find an adventure Downeast.

Small Shot, Big Performance: No. 8½ Shot Explained

The downrange performance of No. 8½ lead shot belies its diminutive size. If you’re an upland hunter and aren’t using it, you’re missing out.

Apex Ammunition Upland Bird TSS Now Available

These handloaded, ultra-high-density Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) loads deliver exceptional performance in a non-toxic round.

All You Survey …

Do you dream of living on and hunting your own land? One couple purchased their dream, and learned a few things along the way they'd like to share.

In Search of The Lonesome Whistle

Prairie Wildlife, a 6,500-acre property in West Point, Miss., is an epicenter of habitat and species management focused on the return of the bobwhite quail.

Shotshells 101

A solid understanding of shotshells will make you a better hunter. Here’s a detailed look at each of the five primary components.

Recipe: Poached Ruffed Grouse with Apricot Sauce

Cooking grouse with apricots and fragrant spices is reminiscent of the tart and often tangy berries that grow in the wild, which naturally make a great accompaniment for the forest grouse.

American Hunter's 2019 Holiday Gift Guide

Check out our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide.

Submit Your Photos Now for Members' Best 2020!

Send us a photo and a 200-word description of when, where and how you filled your tag by March 1, and we’ll run the top entries in the American Hunter magazine this June—your photo might even make the cover!

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