“Tag: Backcountry”

Today’s backpacking gear is lighter, stronger and more durable than ever. There’s not enough space to detail all of it here, but these are the basics.

Digital Managing Editor Shawn Skipper recently had the opportunity to hunt pronghorn across the plains of New Mexico. Get an inside look at his trip with this gallery.

By avoiding these questions, your outfitter won't have to second-guess your woods savvy.

Wilderness hunters are few and far between, but with careful planning and preparation you can be one of them.

A great mountain rifle is lightweight, accurate and able withstand all weather conditions. Regardless of the game you’re pursing or your budget, there’s a rifle on this list for you.

Here are five of the lightest big-game hunting rifles on the market today, all of which weigh 6 pounds or less.

Be it the backcountry or the back 40, this collection of gear is hike-in ready.

If you could build a rifle exclusively for the backcountry, which components would you choose? Combining experience afield with the latest in rifle designs and optics technology, we set out to build the perfect backcountry rifle.

Forget horses and mules. Hunting with a pack goat may be the key to taking the biggest public-land bull or buck of your life.