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Of Loud Coyotes and Silent Toms

As this year's turkey season approaches, Associate Editor David Herman looks back on last year's final hunt for a wily Eastern.

Hardware: Mossberg 940 Pro Waterfowl

Mossberg brings the popular Jerry Miculek-inspired 940 JM Pro semi-auto platform to the hunting market with its new 940 Pro Waterfowl, featuring Cerakote metal surfaces, a chrome-lined barrel, Hi-Viz TriComp sight, and camo-finished stock and fore-end.

Hardware: Marlin Model 1895 SBL

A large part of what makes the new Ruger-made 1895 SBL an ideal calling card is that it appeals to both hunters and personal protectors. Chambered in .45-70 Gov't, regardless of the game, or the threat, this slick-handling powerhouse is a closer.

Federal Ammunition Expands Its HammerDown Lineup

Federal Ammunition has announced three new loads in its HammerDown line: the .45 Colt, .35 Remington and .444 Marlin.

Ruger Announces New Birdshead-Style Wrangler Revolvers

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has added three new models to its Wrangler line of single-action revolvers.

NRA Hunters’ Leadership Forum Leads Fight for a Vital American Freedom

As part of the organization’s 150-year stewardship of shooting and hunting, the NRA in 2016 created the Hunters’ Leadership Forum to push against the demonization of hunting.

Hardware: Henry Big Boy Color Case Hardened Side Gate

The Big Boy Color Case Hardened Side Gate is a smooth-cycling lever gun, and the action is a masterpiece. When properly maintained and oiled, this beauty will offer reliable performance for years to come.

‘Roughing It’ for Speed Goats

Despite the potential for roller-coaster October weather, a weeklong pronghorn camp in central Wyoming can easily turn into an annual adventure with a draw that rivals whitetail camps back East—especially if you’ve got the right equipment.

Hardware: Benelli SBE3 20-Gauge

The 20-gauge Super Black Eagle 3 offers hunters an ultra-lightweight gun for upland bird hunting that can also be used for turkeys and ducks without unduly punishing the shooter.

Turkey Hunting: Tips for Troublesome Toms

Tired of the tomfoolery? Here are a few tips for bagging that difficult gobbler.

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