Hunting

Dawn in November: cold, dark, and wet. I know I’m going to get soaked, but I’m chomping at the bit to do what I love best—track whitetail bucks through an inch of fresh snow through the big woods of northwestern Montana. But let’s face it. Most normal people are still in bed, about to eat a...

Gun writers are a contrarian bunch, but every once in a while, we agree on something. For the past two years, that “something” has been the NULA 20 rifle from Wilson Combat. Field & Stream named the NULA 20 the “Best New Rifle of 2023” and On Target Magazine bestowed upon it their “Editor’s Choice...

There were a few things that were immediately apparent after finishing my own migration from rural Pennsylvania to my new home in Memphis, Tennessee. The food is significantly better, the summers are well, intolerable, and the mallard…is king. Ask the locals on the other side of the river—there is...

In the world of duck hunting, the mallard is king. These iconic green-headed birds dominate not only the minds of avid waterfowlers but also duck hunting culture itself. Images of mallards are seen on hunting prints and posters, on duck hunting products, magazines, and even shotguns. Most duck...

“A Jack of All Trades is a master of none but oftentimes better than a master of one." Yes, that is the other half of the famous figure of speech coined sometime in 14th-century England, which has since been redacted and plagiarized by teachers, bosses, and your Uncle Bob. Don’t get me wrong...

One of the best things about the AR-15 platform is its customizability. Thanks to its adoption by the U.S. military, the rifle’s parts are manufactured according to standardized specifications. This gives hunters and sport shooters peace of mind when purchasing aftermarket parts because they know...

Coyote hunting is an exciting and challenging pursuit that combines strategy, patience, and skill. For many hunters, it’s more than just a sport—it's a way to manage predator populations to help support better deer, turkey, and other wildlife populations. For those who enjoy the thrill of the sport...

Shooting gear has massively improved in the past few years. From the guns themselves to cartridges, optics, bipods, tripods—you name it, you can mortgage a house to pay for the next best shooting rig. But even though I’m a big gear fan, I’ve come to realize that the world’s best equipment isn’t...

We all know one. That camp member, relative, or hunting buddy who totes the same rifle season after season. For as long as you’ve known them, you’ve known their rifle. Heck, it’s probably a longer-tenured member of deer camp than most. This includes the scope, too, which hasn’t been adjusted since...

We asked you to share your favorite hunting stories, and boy howdy, did you all show up! Over 5,000 of you uploaded photos and told the stories of your favorite outdoor moments. From first harvests to notable picturesque moments to grandparents' hunting lore to kids' first encounters with hunting...

I’m not sure how 100 yards became the go-to sight-in distance for rifle hunters. Maybe it’s because 100 is a nice round number, or because 100 yards is the length of a football field, or simply because hunters rarely need to take a shot much beyond that. Sighting in at 100 yards makes some intuitive...

This fall, I had the incredible opportunity to go on a waterfowl hunt in Canada with Delta Waterfowl. I hopped on a plane in Salt Lake City, took one flight to Minneapolis, and then one more plane ride landed me in Saskatchewan. I think almost every person on the flight from Minnesota to Canada was...