“Tag: Hunters”

Even as turkey populations nationwide have declined, turkey hunters have remained optimistic. That attitude stands in contrast to hunters overall, particularly deer hunters, who seem grumpier all the time. Game agencies weigh these attitudes as they seek ways to reduce turkey harvests without reducing hunter satisfaction.

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Mike Roux of Columbia, Missouri.

In our zeal to teach hunter-recruits marksmanship and fieldcraft we must not forget to arm them with the knowledge of everything American hunters have done to conserve our natural resources. A well-armed hunter, after all, is our best advertisement.

If you’re looking to make a hunter out of your young apprentice, realize that comfort can either water or whither a new hunter’s interest. Make sure those early hunts are as enjoyable as possible, and you’ll be begging them to take you along in later years.

One good way to ensure your children grow up to appreciate hunting is to include them in every aspect of your hunting lifestyle from the outset of their lives. Here’s how the author did it.

Run-and-gun turkey hunting demands a pack system that is light and adaptable to changing conditions—the Ambush Sling Pack has been designed with these qualities in mind.

It never hurts to prepare for the worst. Here are the best items to include in even a minimalist survival kit that should be part of every hunting pack.

The days until Christmas are ticking down, and the frenzy of the holiday shopping season is upon us. No need to panic; we've assembled a handful of gift recommendations for every outdoorsman on your list to fit just about any budget.

As part of the organization’s 150-year stewardship of shooting and hunting, the NRA in 2016 created the Hunters’ Leadership Forum to push against the demonization of hunting.