“blacktail”

Sure, everyone wants a bull elk or a record-book whitetail, but these five hunts should also be on your bucket list.

If you’re looking at the performance requirements of a spotting scope as a system, such as image quality, ruggedness, ergonomics and weight, the SX-4 Pro Guide HD is an excellent choice.

In Oregon’s Coast Range last year, the author pursued the state’s rarest deer: the Columbian whitetail. The hunt marked a rare double bonus, as far as he was concerned: a chance to hunt a species he’d never hunted in a state he’d never hunted.

If you're in the market for a solid “do-all” scope that will work for hunting, long-range shooting or even tactical applications, the Leupold Mark 5HD is a great choice.

What it means and how to cope: a dismal but honest look at the current state of Western tag allocations, with ideas for alternate hunting adventures.

Your photos provide not simply a review of your accomplishments and endeavors over the past year, but a revealing snapshot of a nation full of dedicated American hunters.

Ever wonder what the difference really is between cheap and expensive hunting rifles (other than the price tag)? Contributor Aram von Benedikt takes us through a few noted differences, along with when to grab which.

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Brian Wolfe of Saginaw, Mich.

The Riton Optics X5 Primal 3X-18X-44mm provides a durable, easily adjustable scope for the discerning hunter. Contributor Brad Fenson takes an in-depth look at the scope's merits.