The underappreciated .30-30 Winchester has, in all likelihood, taken more deer for more years than any other center-fire rifle cartridge in history. Introduced in the late 19th century, it used the then new smokeless powder to produce velocities beyond what…
Deer. Say the word and hunters’ hearts across America—and the world—will beat faster. The most popular big game animal by a wide margin, deer, and their close cousins, roam almost every continent. The U.S. alone is home to more deer…
The first day of rifle season for deer and elk is always fraught with worry. This year, we knew I’d have to harvest my deer first because I had drawn an antlerless whitetail tag and my husband didn’t. We went…
How many times have you sat in a blind or tree stand for hours just to watch deer wander around beyond sensible shooting range? No matter how hard you wish for it, they will not step into the ambush’s kill-zone. …
The Montana National Guard will allow limited deer hunting on Fort Harrison near Helena, Montana for service members who have been awarded the Purple Heart. Eligible hunters must provide proof of their medal and possess a license to hunt from…
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources announced two special hunts this year for mobility impaired hunters. The first will take place October 27-28 in Cherokee, Spartanburg, and Union Counties. The second is scheduled for November 3-4 in Laurens and…
7 Things You Need to Know Before You Buy “What should I get for a hunting knife?” People often ask me. When you’re a freelance hunting writer, it comes with the territory. I often give the safe answer, “Well, it…
It’s that time of year again. The time when your heart starts pounding, your mouth goes dry, and you keep checking the calendar every few minutes. You start thinking up new cuss words every time you can’t see it, and…
This sucks. The words rattled around in my head in sympathy with my kidneys which were tossed unmercifully by the mil-spec seat in the old Willys Jeep. My second year as a hunter showed every sign it would end as…
It’s no secret that if you can’t find game animals, you can’t shoot them. Which is why having a good game spotter in your party is imperative. Don’t despair if you hunt alone — there are ways to improve your…