“survival gear”

It never hurts to prepare for the worst. Here are the best items to include in even a minimalist survival kit that should be part of every hunting pack.

Originally designed in Australia by ex-service personnel at Kit Bag Military Products, the Recon Gen 2 Sleeping Bag is an Elite Survival Systems update of this original design.

Any big-game hunt should incorporate a comprehensive plan to extract the meat in any weather or terrain. Sometimes that’s easier said than done, especially when it’s extremely hot or a bull dies in a precarious position. Here’s how to keep the bounty of the hunt clean, dry and cold.

Be sure to have these essential items with you on your next backcountry hunt to prevent bad luck from becoming a crisis.

If you're searching for a good DIY bear hunt, head to the West this spring, where several million acres of public land offers hunters unbeatable opportunity. Here are a few tips and tactics to help up your odds of success.

The NRA Store has announced a June savings promotion that's designed to help you stock your closets with some NRA-branded gear. For the entire month, NRA Store is offering 20 percent off any online purchase of $50 or more.

Brownness is prepared to reward one lucky dad with quite a hefty prize package later this month as part of the company's new Father's Day Sweepstakes. One fortunate father will take home $1,200 in shooting and survival gear and a one-year Brownells EDGE membership.

Karen Mehall Phillips had the chance to train for a grueling backcountry hunt at Magpul's inaugural Backcountry Hunter's Course. One of the first things she learned was precisely what any backpacking hunter will want to have on hand at all times.

With early archery seasons coming in August, Karen Mehall Phillips decided it was time to get serious are her preparation. The result? A trip to Magpul's Backcountry Hunter's course in Yakima, Wash.