“Tag: Big Game”

Here's what you'll need to tackle that first caribou.

A bull elk weighs 700 pounds and doesn’t easily surrender its spirit. Mud-caked hide, massive bones, second-to-none cardiovascular efficiency and mountainous terrain make these beasts extremely tough to recover if not hit perfectly. So bowhunters should only attempt ideal shots.

In the last 10 years, ammunition manufacturers have delivered newly designed cartridges that are more consistent, more efficient and more precise than ever before. Will the century-plus-old .30-06 Springfield have to gracefully hand the “most popular” position to a new leader?

Every big-game hunt is a great opportunity, but not every hunt will turn out as you hope, because getting lucky in the draw is just the first hurdle.

Given the advantages of the open country they live in and the vast public lands they occupy, pronghorn are perfect quarry for new hunters or those who want a fascinating hunting experience.

Browning Ammunition has announced its Long Range Pro ammunition is now available in 28 Nosler at a number of outdoor retailers. Soon, Browning will also be shipping its BXS Copper and BXC Controlled Expansion in 28 Nosler.

The bottom line for elk calling is to be flexible—if what you’re doing isn’t working, try something else.

Inspired by Steven Rinella’s “Top Game Meats,” here is another author’s take on a his favorite wild-game fare.