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Best Tires and Gear for Late-Season Hunting That Will Make You Successful

Are your tires fit for the task? From quality tires and the right tools to emergency kits and

Tony Martins

Rifle Review: Henry Lever-Action X Model

The double-duty Henry X Model is a lever-action rifle built for hunting, defense.

Adam Heggenstaller

10 Must-See 6.5 Creedmoor Rifles

There are many great new rifles chambered in the sweet-shooting 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge for

Drew Warden

After 25 Years, Bushnell Continues to Pioneer Rangefinder Innovation

Bushnell's new-for-2021 Fusion X binocular and Prime 1800 are the latest optics that will

Andrew McKean

Range Report: Springfield Armory Model 2020 Waypoint

Lightweight and accurate, the Waypoint raises the bar for hunting rifle performance.

Richard Mann

Best Compact Crossbows, Compounds for Quick, Accurate Hunting

Downsizing has its advantages in the field and these models prove good things come in small

Game & Fish Staff

Using Your Gear

Eye in the Sky: Tech Tactics to Find Hidden Public-Land Deer

With technology tools like map-based mobile apps, your chances increase for tagging a

Darron McDougal

Extended Field Test: Polaris General XP 4 1000 Pursuit Edition

New Polaris vehicle raises the ante in the side-by-side market with performance and creature

Dr. Todd A. Kuhn

Find the Right Bipod or Tripod for Steady Shots in the Field

Here are some gear recommendations that will help you get steadier for big-game hunting.

Richard Mann

Get Your Truck Unstuck During Mud Season

Use these tips to keep your vehicle's wheels moving forward in mucky conditions.

Joseph Albanese

Shooting: The Pros and Cons of Red-Dot Optics

Red-dot sights can excel for fast shooting at short distances, but hunters should also

Richard Mann

Preseason How-To

10 At-Home Tips to Prep for Bow Season

Opening day will be here before you know it. Don't wait to start the preparation.

Tony Hansen

DIY Garage Bow Mechanic: Tools Needed, How to Get Started

Wanting to tune, tinker, and test your archery equipment without taking a trip to the pro

Jace Bauserman

Whitetail Intel: Use Last Year's Lessons for Success this Deer Season

Apply your hard-earned knowledge gained last fall to raise your odds this fall.

Dustin Prievo

Meat Missions: 4 Hunts That Will Fill Your Freezer

Forget trophy racks and social-media accolades, and go on a freezer-filling adventure this

Tony J. Peterson

Summer Plotting for Fall Deer-Hunting Success

Summer is the time to plant food sources on your food plot that'll attract late-season,

Mark Kayser

How to Build Elevated Deer Blinds On A Budget

Tips on building a shooting house with ground blinds for deer hunting.

Game & Fish Staff

Early Season How-To

7 Essential Gear Items for Whitetail Season Prep

As we wind down the final few weeks of pre-season, here are some items to be on the lookout

Lynn Burkhead

September Bucks: Early Season Tactics to Harvest a Mature Whitetail

States with openers this month offer the chance at one of deer hunting's greatest trophies—a

Dustin Prievo

Off-the-Script Tactics for Your Best Buck Ever

Locate and hunt the areas that are most overlooked for whitetail reward this fall.

Alan Clemons

Whitetail Intel: Use Last Year's Lessons for Success this Deer Season

Apply your hard-earned knowledge gained last fall to raise your odds this fall.

Dustin Prievo

No Excuses: Avoid These 8 Cop-Outs That Can Ruin Deer Season

Learn to deal with the pressures of public-land hunting instead of allowing them to cause a

Tony J. Peterson

Stay Mobile for Season-Long Deer Success

When it comes to public-land whitetails, hunters who remain on the go often hit pay dirt.

Jace Bauserman

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