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The author learned there are elk—and a lot of them—in West Texas. He also learned there is at least one man there he should have met a long time ago.

From late May to early June, deer and elk are dropping their young, and the bear rut is on—and it’s a great time to call in a bear.

Federal has updated its Fusion ammunition for increased accuracy and performance. Read our review of the high-performing new cartridge here.

HS Strut, the brand of turkey calls and hunting accessories founded by Hunters Specialties more than three decades ago, recently introduced a new choke tube lineup and double-tone box call for this year's turkey season.

With the prices of hunting-related gear at near-ludicrous levels, one must question the necessity of much of it. Simply stated, what’s necessary and what isn’t? Here is what you need to know to shop smartly.

Check out some of the best turkey hunting gear we could put our hands on during the 2025 season.

Hunters aged 6 to 15 checked 1,443 gobblers during the Arkansas youth turkey hunts April 12 and 13, an increase of 22 percent over last year’s total. Meanwhile young turkey hunters in Ohio, enjoying their state’s special season to pursue gobblers the same weekend, took 1,740, beating the three-season average of 1,571 birds.

Wondering how to surprise a foul-weather tom? Scott Haugen has some answers in this month's Know How.

Those who are in the market for a new scattergun for wingshooting or even just a casual clay-busting session should check out the Spandau S2.