Ruger American Gen II Ranch in .300 BLK: The Ideal Lightweight Deer Rifle

The whitetail deer is the quintessential North American big game animal. Opening day of rifle season in many states is still hallowed ground–thankfully. For many, hunting touches our hard-wired primitive...

Read more »

Hunting Mentorship Decline: The Quiet Crisis

There is a conversation happening quietly across state agencies, conservation banquets, and deer camps across America. Hunting participation is declining. Not collapsing, not vanishing overnight, but steadily trending downward over...

Read more »

Mossberg SA-20 International Turkey: A Soft-Shooting 20-Gauge for Serious Hunters

I’ve been fortunate enough to have taken turkeys in several states and Mexico all with a 12 gauge. However, packing and shooting a 12 gauge is beginning to wear on...

Read more »

Pike Fishing 101: How to Catch the Toothy Monsters

Here in Michigan, most anglers try to avoid northern pike when bass fishing whenever possible. They’re bait stealers, day ruiners, and often a slimy reminder of why many anglers don’t...

Read more »

Trailblazers: The Women Who Broke Trail Before Us

The history books are full of pages that showcase men with rifles and rods, men climbing mountains, and men conquering the world. Women have always been there, but mostly behind...

Read more »

Never Struggle to Light a Fire Again!

Tracking: An Understated Hunting Skill

Choosing A Campsite 101: The Ultimate Guide

Turkey Calls 101: Types, History, & How To Choose The Right One

To top