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Member's Hunt: Changing My Life

I was 13 years old when I declared myself a vegetarian. To me, hunting was wrong. The thought of eating an animal turned my stomach. I cried every time I saw an animal die. I railed at people who hunted. I climbed on my soapbox and preached at the meat-eaters.

No Strikeouts in Texas

Just when it looked like the author would go home empty -handed, he hit a familiar vein, the ol’ Texas two-step.

Trust Your Gut: Deer Hunting Tips from the Stand

Field Editor Bryce Towsley gets a little help in “his” Mississippi stand.

Bushnell/Primos "The Truth" Rangefinder

We're huge fans of Bushnell's line of laser rangefinders and, apparently, Primos is, too, as the companies have partnered to create "The Truth" laser rangefinder. Rainproof, compact and accurate up to 850 yards, the unit features Bushnell's Angle Range Compensation, which helps archers to use the correct pin regardless of their shot angle.

Why the Whitetail Population Has Fallen

Deer populations are local affairs, but there have been some surprising regional trends hunters should be aware of.

Buckmasters Announces Major Changes to Its Scoring System

Buckmasters is making big changes in 2025 to simplify antler scoring and make it more accessible for hunters of all experience levels.

Field Tested: Nosler Whitetail Country

Renowned for its firearms, accessories, ammunition and bullets, Nosler recently broke with tradition and introduced an economical line of ammunition designed for deer hunters. How does it stack up? Read on.

Are Whitetail Populations Destined to Decline?

Deer populations are down by about 2.8 million since 2008. Some biologists are alarmed by this, while others believe it’s natural and healthy for the overall herd.

A Rifle Hunter's First Bowhunting Buck

A rifle hunter catches the bowhunting bug, becomes a better hunter and bags a fiancé along the way. Still, her hardest-earned “trophy” will be a mature whitetail buck.

Find the Fall Range

A summer spent scouting a buck takes you only so far this time of year. To hunt and kill him you must first find him, now that he’s abandoned his bachelor group, then learn about his fall haunts and habits.

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