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Elk Hunting: The Mental Game

You can shoot a can off a post at 400 yards, you hike 5 miles like it’s a trip to the corner store, but if your conviction calls it quits, you’re done for.

Bowhunting: Master the Mind Game

Bowhunting is as much of a mental game as it is a physical one. Try these exercises to help you get the best out of your bow and brain.

How to Sharpen a Knife

With good technique and a nice stone, almost anyone can put a sharp edge on their knife. Here is a complete guide to sharpening your blade the right way.

Hardware: Tract Toric 12.5x50mm

The new Tract Toric utilizes top-grade Schott HT glass lenses multi-coated with anti-reflection coatings for improved image quality and superior light transmission values. The result is enhanced contrast—crisp, bright, razor-sharp images with minimal flare and glare, even when looking at or near the rising or setting sun.

Top Bear Rifles and Loads

Contributor Philip Massaro shares some of his favorite rifles and loads for different bear hunting scenarios.

How to Map a Gobbler's Routine

Many turkey hunters don’t put in the effort to map a gobbler’s routine prior to opening morning. Follow these scouting tips to find the best spot to kill a tom.

An Ode to the Ruger Model 77

What is it about the Ruger Model 77 that has been so appealing to hunters for half a century? It represents a great value, offering a no-nonsense design that is equally rugged and reliable.

Hardware: Sabatti SAPHIRE

Sabatti hit all the right marks with the SAPHIRE. The bolt-action rifle features a good stock, full-diameter bolt, floating bolt head, interchangeable free-floating barrels, an integral Picatinny base, open sights, Multi-Radial Rifling and MOA accuracy.

Tips and Tactics for Hunting Wary Waterfowl

Educated ducks and geese pose plenty of problems, but these tactics can help solve them.

How to Skin a Rabbit in 30 Seconds

Hunters often admit the real work—dressing, skinning, processing—begins once the animal is down. But when your quarry is a rabbit, it can be a quick job.

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