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River of No Return Black Bear

While you can access the heart of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, a bastion for big bears, on horseback, success could leave you wishing for a canoe upon your return.

Is a Wilderness Hunt For You?

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

Boundary Waters Bucks

While hunters in the North can seem about as scarce as the bucks that call it home, this is where massive borealis deer thrive. Hunt the dense forests of the Boundary Waters and you’ll soon see why.

Pack Goats: The Premier Pack Animal You’ve Probably Overlooked

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.

Survival Gear: 5 Must-Have Items for Backcountry Hunters

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

How to Purify Water in the Wilderness

Don’t put your hunt or health at risk by drinking contaminated water. Here are eight ways to purify water in various wilderness situations.

Backcountry Survival Tips: How to Deal with Disaster

Here’s how to handle various emergency situations in the wilderness, including hypothermia, severe bleeding, an animal attack, getting lost and snake bites.

Hardware: Bergara B-14 Wilderness Terrain

The B-14 Wilderness Terrain is an extremely accurate rifle that is built to withstand the ruggedness of the backcountry.

Field Tested: Wilderness Tactical Products Safepacker

The eerie howl of wolves cut the mist, no more than a few hundred yards away at the bottom of the ridge. Glancing down at my right hip-belt, I saw the reassuring Olive-drab of my Wilderness Safepacker effortlessly concealing my trusty little 1911, and couldn’t suppress a comfortable smile.

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