JTH The First Deer Hunt Lead

The First Deer Hunt: From Mentorship to Magazine

The only hunters in his family were his grandfathers, one of whom he never met and the other too old to take to the field by the time the author came of age. So the offer by a family friend to take him hunting was too good to be true for a youngster.

Finns and My Father

A chance to follow in his father’s footsteps on a moose hunt in Finland proved to be irresistible to the author, who may never have become a gunwriter without his father’s pioneering trip 33 years ago.

Must-Have Turkey Gear for 2023

Need some new gear before you hit the turkey woods this year? Read on for some of the best pieces of 2023.

The Mauser 98: Still Perfect for Hunters

If there were ever a classic rifle design—one that would go on to spawn innumerable copies—it is the Mauser 98. While the vast majority of American hunters rely upon the multitude of popular American bolt-action rifles, they owe a huge debt of gratitude to Paul Mauser’s turnbolt design.

Combining Calls for Turkey-Hunting Success

Looking to enhance your effectiveness in the turkey woods this season? Check out this story from contributor Mike Roux, for an excellent and educational anecdote highlighting the importance of a full quiver of calls.

Hardware: CZ 600 Trail

The CZ 600 Trail proved to be a handy rifle that can down game in hard-to-find places, all without alerting everything with fur that you have moved into the woods. Its lighter chamberings make it easy for recoil-shy shooters to field and makes it ideal for target work, too.

American Hunter 2023 Golden Bullseye Award Winners

American Hunter has announced the recipients of its 2023 Golden Bullseye Awards, honoring exceptional design, manufacturing, performance and value for American hunters and gun owners.

Everyday Carry for Hunters: Always Double-Up

Gun owners who are serious about self-defense never leave home without their everyday carry tools including, at a minimum, a handgun, a reload and a knife. Hunters should think similarly when they enter the woods. Check out the basics of everyday carry for every hunter.

Reevaluating the 20-Gauge

Thanks to technological advancements in ammunition, the 20-gauge is now nearly as capable as a 12-gauge. It wasn’t always that way, however, nor was it always viewed in a positive light.

First Look: Scent Thief Olfactory Eliminator

Scent Thief is out to revolutionize scent control for hunters and trappers. Rather than cover human odor, Scent Thief’s patented “No-Smell” technology shuts down an animal’s ability to smell.

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