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Guns and Loads for a Mexico Ocellated Turkey Hunt

Are you ready to hunt ocellated turkeys in Mexico? Here's what you'll need.

Fossil Footprints Show Hunt for Giant Sloth

A human footprint preserved inside the track of a giant sloth suggests early hunters stalked the beast in the region of present-day New Mexico.

The Kingdom of Beasts and Bad Luck

Is the author’s lucky vest strong enough armor to protect him from further misfortune?

Is It Safe to Hunt Mexico? Part 3

In isolated incidents, American hunters have fallen victim to criminals in Mexico. Others enjoy successful outings. The key factor is to assess the risk where the hunt will take place and to be honest about one's personal risk tolerance.

Bringing Birds Back from Mexico—What You Need to Know

For the table or for taxidermy, wingshooters have ample reason to want to bring back birds from hunts in Mexico. Here's a primer on the red-tape involved in doing so.

Going for Gould's

So this is Mexico? Not exactly what Executive Editor Adam Heggenstaller had in mind when he envisioned Sonora—it's much better. Water is plentiful, along with huge white-barked sycamores and oaks in the creek bottoms where the Gould's gobblers roost.

Tomfoolin’

Never discount the power of a decoy to lure tom turkeys close—real close.

The Sound and the Hurry

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

Striking Gould’s

Last spring, Executive Editor Adam Heggenstaller had the opportunity to join Federal Premium and Tall Tine Outfitters in Sonora, Mexico, to chase the elusive Gould's turkey. Would he find success?

The Birds of Baja

Wild quail and pheasants may be the main attractions, but the bird boys steal the show near Mexicali.

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