“know how”

In the last 10 years, ammunition manufacturers have delivered newly designed cartridges that are more consistent, more efficient and more precise than ever before. Will the century-plus-old .30-06 Springfield have to gracefully hand the “most popular” position to a new leader?

Take our word for it: After using and perhaps abusing all four of these items, we’re sure many hunters would appreciate such gifts, not only when opening the package, but for a long time to come.

While the word “public” conjures visions of overcrowded parking lots and sparse game, those of us hunting public land this fall actually have millions of acres to roam. Do your research, and use this 10-point plan to take advantage of the bountiful public resource.

Check out the best hunts sent in by our members in 2020.

Corning meat to flavor and preserve cherished protein is a method steeped in tradition, and it is a great way to turn a tough cut into a tender meal.

Good hearing technology can extend the life of a party inside a duck blind for many years.

Logic dictates we play the tom to kill him. However, riling up the dominant hen may be the more attractive option. Here’s how to draw in a gobbler’s main squeeze so you can squeeze the trigger.

Two measurements are thrown around quite often regarding bullet performance: sectional density and ballistic coefficient. Understanding these two terms gives hunters an advantage when it comes to bullet performance beyond the barrel.

Supporting the next generation of hunters is crucial to our sport. Along with taking a newbie into the field to show him the ropes, there are several other behind-the-scenes opportunities to get involved and lend your experience to this worthy cause.