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This latest Member's Hunt comes from Douglas Franklin of Memphis, Tennessee.

A proper tent camp is an experience many hunters today know little about—and that’s a shame, because it can be just the ticket to recharge one’s batteries. Take advice from a graybeard who’s done it for years: A few amenities can make all the difference.

Humans have used dogs to hunt for thousands of years. More recently, technology (specifically GPS tracking collars) has made the partnership that much more dependable. The Dogtra Pathfinder collar marries the genius of GPS location with an easy-to-use smartphone interface.

Here’s the rundown on some of the best new products you won’t want to leave behind when you and your four-legged companion head afield.

Chasing bunnies with beagles is an affordable, exciting experience. If you’ve never tried it you should, but be careful—it’s easy to get hooked on hunting with these little hounds.

Surprising upland opportunities abound in the East. But the wisdom to find them is fading like an old hunter’s hairline.

The venerable Benelli Super Black Eagle turned 25 in 2016. Let Field Editor Jeff Johnston sing it a few praises.

The Southeast had its glory with Gentleman Bobwhite. Now it’s time for Wild West Bob, the roughest, toughest, meanest quail this side of the Pecos. Yee-haw!

Which seminars should you attend at the 145th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits? We’ll make it easy: Here are three you can’t afford to miss. The presenters for each are also American Hunter contributors, so you know they know their stuff. Be prepared to take notes.