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We share our top five affordable big-game hunts in North America so you can expand your horizons without breaking the bank—or moving your pillow and blanket to the dog house.

The 26,000 square-foot museum in Amsterdam, N.Y., boasts an impressive taxidermy collection of over 100 animal species—including one of the largest whitetail trophy deer mount displays in the country—tastefully displayed with the interest of education at heart.

If there were ever a classic rifle design—one that would go on to spawn innumerable copies—it is the Mauser 98. While the vast majority of American hunters rely upon the multitude of popular American bolt-action rifles, they owe a huge debt of gratitude to Paul Mauser’s turnbolt design.

Those who venture into the backcountry—and especially those who hunt the mountains with all their gear on their back—appreciate a lightweight rifle. Here’s a look at seven top-notch options.

Released in 1980, the 7mm-08 Remington would go on to be considered one of the best deer cartridges ever conceived, and the gamut of 7mm bullets available make it extremely flexible.

Traveling the world will certainly take you out of your comfort zone, but accumulating a set of tools and necessary gear will make your dream hunt much more comfortable.

Designed for the “open range,” the Open Country delivers the kind of accuracy needed for long-range shots while keeping weight at a reasonable level.

Here’s a rundown of the rifles and optics you need for predator hunting, based on your hunting methods and budget.

The Trijicon RMR (Rugged Miniaturized Reflex) Sight is a lightweight, user-friendly LED sight with 1x magnification that makes target acquisition a breeze, yet allows for precise shot placement at further ranges.