Hunter With Buck

Five Facts I Wish All Anti-Hunters Knew

There’s undeniable proof that regulated hunting benefits wildlife, people, and habitat. Would these truths change the opinions of anti-hunters?

Hunting Pheasants Without a Dog

Want to hunt pheasants or upland game, but don't have a dog to accompany you? Read on for how to get it done even without man's best friend.

Calling Bull Elk in Rifle Season

Calling may not only get a bull to reveal its whereabouts but also spur rut-like activity not many rifle hunters witness.

5 Reasons to Bag Your Buck Before the Rut

Might you be placing too much faith in November’s deer breeding party? The author is here to persuade you to concentrate your deer-hunting efforts in October. One reason: the whitetail’s predictability.

Bird Hunting Gear Roundup

Looking for some great bird hunting gear to equip your next outing? Check out some curated picks from the American Hunter staff.

Why You Don’t Find Elk Everywhere

Though the country’s elk herd may be up compared to generations past, hunters cannot expect to find a bull behind every tree. We have increased human habitation and thus adapted elk habits to thank for that. Here’s a look at four tactics hunters can apply to elk country in 2025.

100th Iowa Pheasant Season Opens Saturday—Big Numbers Expected

Phone calls poured in after the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) posted its annual pheasant survey on the Internet. Hunters from across the Midwest wanted to know the best place to hunt.

New Zealand Adventure: A Mountain of Dreams

How long can an outdoor writer go without mentioning Tolkien, when penning a story about New Zealand? Read on to find out.

An Ode to the .270 Winchester

What is it about the .270 Winchester that remains so appealing to hunters? Sometimes the designers get things right the first time, and if you wanted to develop a cartridge to rival the venerated .30-06, the .270 comes about as close as is practically possible.

Elk: A Dream Season

One family of hunters had the perfect September last year. Read on for an all-American story crafted in the mountains.

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