There’s something magical about elk hunting that sets it apart from other North American big game. Maybe it’s the physical challenge and thrill of pursuing this majestic animal through scenic forests and mountains. Or, maybe it's experiencing the up-close and personal bugle that rattles every bone…
The ability to read deer body language will often mean the difference between a successful hunt and a missed opportunity. Experienced hunters know how to observe and interpret a deer’s subtle communication system, which signals the animal’s mood, awareness, and potential subsequent actions. Every tail…
Every time you head to the fields, woods, or mountains for a hunt, there is always a risk of the unexpected derailing your outing. Whether it’s weather, equipment failure, injury, or poor decision-making, you need to have basic outdoor survival skills to keep minor problems…
While hunting from a tree stand is effective in the whitetail woods, that effectiveness can also come with a hefty price. Each year, around 6,400 hunters are injured from tree stand falls. These accidents, which are often preventable, lead to everything from bruised egos to…
Shooting game beyond conventional distances — typically 300 yards and farther — is a specialized skill for hunters who attempt to harvest game in terrain where close encounters aren’t feasible. We generally consider this "long-range" hunting. Improving your long range hunting skills to make ethical shots requires…
