“Tag: Research”

Harvest data from Western states and provinces suggest shooting more bucks one year reduces the prevalence of chronic wasting disease the next. What’s more, the pressure on the buck segment seems to be more effective if the harvest occurs near or during the rut.

Are deer just another game species, or would their disappearance destroy hunting as we know it? Two studies reveal how much emphasis hunters place on deer, and what would happen if deer hunting ceased to exist.

A dog hunt for an Arizona black bear with a magnum wheelgun proves you can’t pack too big a punch.

GPS tracking collars are revealing how bucks change their patterns when the hunting season starts.

A 170-grain muzzleloader projectile for whitetail? Field Editor Brian McCombie couldn't resist trying out the latest offering from Dynamic Research Technologies.

As part of the organization’s 150-year stewardship of shooting and hunting, the NRA in 2016 created the Hunters’ Leadership Forum to push against the demonization of hunting.

With CWD now in 30 states, the bill would fund disease research and management.

Field Editor Jeff Johnston recently had the opportunity to test the brand-new Hornady 6.5 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) on a black bear hunt in Idaho. Get an inside look at his trip with this photo gallery.

While large, multi-directional ears are formidable tools in a whitetail's bag of tricks, new studies are providing insight into the range, complexity—and limits—of deer hearing.