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How do you determine whether the buck you’re looking at is good, great or a monster? Here are a few tricks you can use to quickly and confidently judge a mule deer’s real proportions.

United States Forest Service lands hold more than 400,000 miles of roads, many of which are closed to motorized access. But they aren't closed to hunters afoot. Learn to use them to access elk habitat.

You have to work hard and hunt smart to find a mature public-land mule deer buck. Here are the tools you need and the tactics you should employ in your quest.

All sheep hunts have their ups and downs. A hunter in his 60s feels every one of them in the Brooks Range.

Here’s a few things to consider before settling on a tent built for the hunt.

An Alaskan sheep hunt puts the hunter and his gear to the ultimate test. Think you’re ready? Here's a detailed list of the gear you'll need, along with a few tips for proper fitness preparation.

When it comes to staving off the elements, nothing is as important as what lies beneath.

Need a rifle for your backpack hunt? Here are a few worth considering.

The quintessential escape, the ultimate challenge, the pinnacle of adventure—that’s a backpack hunt.