We’re spoiled for good hunting rifles these days. From American-made firearms to foreign imports, from bolt-action deer guns to tricked-out semi-autos, there are more excellent shooting irons at your local gun shop than you can shake a stick at. That’s good news overall, but it can be overwhelming...

It’s hard to say exactly what makes for a good hunting buddy, but as they say with defining pornography, you know it when you see it. A hunting buddy is, obviously, a practical asset. An extra set of hands, another pair of eyes, a strong back, an extra driver, another contributor to the gas fund...

Upland hunters are an interesting bunch. We pay close attention to the whisper numbers for game bird counts, and often plan our days afield based on how many roosters are supposed to be on the landscape. During the last decade, those numbers have crept north almost across the board, but that doesn’t...