“nra great american outdoor show”

Maine is home to a wide range of large and small game and lots of public land on which to hunt it. Could the Pine Tree State be hunting’s best-kept secret?

Over 165,000 people made the trip to Harrisburg for GAOS, and local officials estimate that the show contributes $75 million to the local economy each year.

In 2013, only weeks before the annual “Harrisburg show” was to begin, the event’s producer announced it had banned the sale or display of AR-style rifles. The sporting world was angered, and responded en masse to force a boycott. A year later, the NRA stepped in to rebrand the event the Great American Outdoor Show.

Historic legislation passed in Pennsylvania allowing hunters to pursue game on specific Sundays. But the road to get there was littered with its fair share of hurdles. We learned firsthand what had to happen to make Sunday hunting a reality for Keystone State sportsmen.

Use your phone to search exhibitors, schedule seminars and even bid on auction items.

Here's what you need to be doing now to make that hunt of a lifetime a reality.

Here are six key considerations for choosing an outfitter or hunting guide to ensure your hard-earned time and money is well-spent.

An able-bodied outdoorsman wheels a mile in the shoes of a disabled hunter to gain a new perspective on the simple act of deer hunting.

Hearing bugles is what makes elk hunting so grand. But what if you can’t see the bulls?