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The Five Stages of Hunting

By Phil Bourjaily— August 19, 2024

After shooting a rare duck, the author contemplates on where he falls into the “Stages of Hunting”

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F&S Classic: “Boxes”

By Ted Trueblood— August 19, 2024

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Columbian Whitetail Adventure: A Far-West Quest for a Rare Trophy Deer

By Will Brantley— August 19, 2024

Opportunities to pursue these diminutive deer are scarce, but the author found that hunting them is a lot like chasing whitetails anywhere

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How to Hunt the Best Day of the Rut No. 4: November 9

By Dave Hurteau— August 19, 2024

The chasing phase of the rut is about to break wide open. Get in the woods on Sunday, and use these two expert tactics to punch your tag

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Saddle Hunting 101: A Beginner’s Guide

By Tony Hansen— August 19, 2024

Ready to try hunting from a tree saddle? Here’s everything you need to know, including gear picks, setup, and hunting tips

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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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How to Rattle in Whitetail Deer in the Fall

By Will Brantley— August 19, 2024

According to our expert, many hunters fail to rattle up bucks because they don’t try often enough””and because when they do, they don’t make the right sounds. Here’s how to fix that

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How to Hunt the Best Day of the Strut No. 5: April 30

By Scott Bestul— August 19, 2024

Plan on getting into the turkey woods tomorrow, and follow this expert’s advice to get the drop on a public-land gobbler

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Alligator Hunting: Everything You Need to Know to Get Your Gator

By Will Brantley— August 19, 2024

More and more hunters are traveling to southern swamps to put a tag on an alligator. Read this before you go

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How to Read Deer Tracks in the Snow

By Keith McCafferty— August 19, 2024

Learning how to decipher these clues in a set of tracks can help lead you to a trophy buck

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