“rut”

The author learned there are elk—and a lot of them—in West Texas. He also learned there is at least one man there he should have met a long time ago.

From late May to early June, deer and elk are dropping their young, and the bear rut is on—and it’s a great time to call in a bear.

Wondering how to surprise a foul-weather tom? Scott Haugen has some answers in this month's Know How.

Imitation may be flattering, but for coyote hunting you need to blend it with imagination and a sincere dose of intelligence, especially for late-winter coyotes. By imitating a combination of coyote vocalizations, you send a message of confidence, confrontation and even a snapshot of Cupid’s magic.

The author crossed the pond to stalk the Cotswolds with renowned chef, restaurateur and deer stalker Mike Robinson.

The fourth quarter of duck season is the toughest time to kill educated, pressured birds. But paying attention to three details and making sensible adjustments can turn tough days into big wins.

For a hunter’s first rifle, one naturally chooses among the myriad center-fire cartridges and the arms that chamber them. But, is that the best option? Probably not.

Immigrants who escaped socialism after World War II founded a deer camp in west-central Wisconsin that endures today through shared Latvian bloodlines. Today, Latvian remains the camp’s primary language, but English litters half the conversations. Most conversations concern deer and deer hunting, same as they always have in Wisconsin.

Hunt long enough and you’ll encounter the need to move a deer stand during the season. Here are some tips for the best ways to do so.