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Hunting's Best Advice

Every hunter follows in the footsteps of those before him. We carry on the knowledge of the men and women who have imparted wisdom and unwritten rules, sage advice that we'll never forget. We asked 13 professional hunters, celebrities and outdoor TV personalities to share the knowledge they've held onto through the years—advice they'll undoubtedly pass on to the next generation. (Photo: NWTF)

Is Handloading Obsolete?

Myth: You must handload to get the maximum performance out of your hunting gun.

How to Take the Perfect Hunting Photo

You've spent weeks, months and maybe even years preparing for your big hunt. Don't ruin your memories of it by rushing the trophy photo when it's all over. Follow these tips to make sure your next celebratory photo shoot produces pictures to be proud of.

Shooting Uphill and Down

Learn how to hold for steep uphill and downhill shots.

5 Key Factors for Killing Mountain Bucks

Your typical “Mountain” buck is different than most of the deer you see on television or read about in magazines. The variables surrounding what they eat and where they sleep are countless. As a result, getting close to one can be tough. Getting close enough to consistently kill a mature one can seem nearly impossible. But it isn’t.

Mistakes of a Mountain Buck Hunter

Still haven't tagged out this season? Here are a few mistakes you may be making.

Know-How: A Guide to Planting Food Plots

Being a gardener for deer takes some farming skills, but what you need to learn isn’t that complicated.

Gundogs: Prime Your Pup

A new puppy is spring incarnate, joy overflowing and trouble down the road if you don’t direct it along the correct path.

Tips for the Traveling Hunter

Canada, Alaska, the Rockies, Africa, Europe and Australia—there is an entire world out there to be explored and hunted. Doing so is not as easy as hunting in your home state; it requires an extra measure of research and planning.

Spend More For Your Scope Than You Do Your Rifle

This is advice many will read but few will heed. Their loss: A wise hunter will spend more for his rifle scope than the rifle he mounts it on.

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