How to Unlock Overlooked Elk Country
Thanks to changes in elk behavior due to land use, development, human encroachment and more, the elk we hunt today do not behave as the species did in our granddaddies’ days. Here’s how to zero in on modern habitat where elk seek refuge, and how to hunt it.
10 Tips for Hunting Public Land Bucks
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.
How to Use Topo Maps to Find Public-Land Gobblers
Mapping routes to hunting spots can be accomplished in the palm of your hand with modern cell phones. However, what most of those images don’t show—topographic lines—may prove to be the most useful information at your disposal.
Member's Hunt: The New Mexico Triple Play
This latest Member's Hunt comes from Sean Lewis of Chaparral, N.M.
An Open-and-Close Case
Wise old mule deer bucks hole up in dark timber … or hide in plain sight. Tactics for one habitat may not work in the other; here’s how to adapt to successfully hunt both.
How to Tap Into Private Lands for Public Hunting
Need a place to hunt? Don’t overlook the increasing number of states now offering private-land-access programs for hunters.
Where Mule Deer Hide
Mature bucks are different, but the places they look for on public land can be found.
The Hunter's Guide to Public-Land Pronghorns
The pursuit of North America’s most unique big game requires an equally unique plan of attack.
Hunts Gone Wrong
Every hunter leaves the house in the morning hoping for a problem-free hunt—but that's just not always how things go. What if, for example, the prop fell off of a boat like the one seen here? It's happened. Learn about that incident—and a few others—in this recap of hunts gone wrong.
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