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Follow Field & Stream's big game hunting coverage featuring elk, moose, bear, and mule deer stories. Our editors share expert tactics for western hunting, mountain hunting strategies, and compelling narratives from serious big game pursuits. Learn from experienced hunters about shot placement, field judging, backcountry skills, and the challenges of pursuing North America's largest game animals.

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Ohio Hunter Bags 230-Inch Whitetail After 8 Daylight Encounters

By Travis Hall— October 28, 2024

Mark Dunn bagged a once-in-a-lifetime buck with an enormous droptine near Mechanicsburg, Ohio earlier this month

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The Full Story of the Biggest Typical Bull Elk of All Time

By Steven Hill— September 19, 2024

A look back at Steve Felix’s 2016 world record bull elk

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The Biggest Archery Elk of All Time

By Travis Hall— September 16, 2024

These are the highest-scoring typical and non-typical American elk ever taken with a bow and arrow, according to Pope & Young records

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Why Bowhunting for Hogs at Night Is Some of the Most Fun You Can Have Come Summer

By Will Brantley— August 19, 2024

How to stage a point-blank, can’t-miss hog hunt with your bow””and some bait

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The Best Pellet Smokers of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Cosmo Genova— August 19, 2024

Smoking and grilling are two of the best ways to prepare wild game. Now, you can do both with the same handy device

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Blazes of Glory: Three Great Stories of Memorable Campfires

By David E. Petzal— August 19, 2024

Over his decades in the outdoors, the author has enjoyed the warmth and comfort of countless campfires. Here are some of the most memorable

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Step Inside Sagamore Hill, the Home of Theodore Roosevelt

By Matthew Every— August 19, 2024

Our exclusive, up-close look at T.R.’s former home and the objects from his life as a hunter, naturalist, and explorer

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What Do Elk Eat? Top 10 Favorite Foods

By Jace Bauserman— August 19, 2024

Find any of these top 10 favorite elk foods and you can bet that a good bull won’t be far away

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F&S Classic: “Boxes”

By Ted Trueblood— August 19, 2024

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Gifts of the Wild: Great Hunting Stories

By The Editors— August 19, 2024

A collection of celebrated writers share their best tales of beloved hunting buddies, mentors, camps, and cherished gear. The authors…

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