
What Happened to the Southern Fox Squirrel
My first squirrel hunt took place in Illinois about six decades ago. I still have my poly-choked bolt-action .410 that brought down that multi-colored Eastern

What Happened to the Southern Fox Squirrel
My first squirrel hunt took place in Illinois about six decades ago. I still have my poly-choked bolt-action .410 that brought down that multi-colored Eastern

Locating a Pope and Young Whitetail in the South
Carrying a massive rack atop its head, a monstrous whitetail steps out of the timber, walks through the bushes and lush native grasses, and enters

Guide to Foraging Hedgehog Mushrooms
What are Hedgehog mushrooms and why would you want to eat them? Mushrooms from the Hydnum repandum group are defined by what appears to be

Features that Really Matter in a Deer Hunting Crossbow
The modern crossbow market can feel like walking through an outdoor superstore with a credit card and no compass—overwhelming. Every model boasts impressive numbers, flashy

Baiting Deer: Pros and Cons for Wildlife and Hunters
Baiting for deer and other wildlife is a major topic of debate. In the world of deer hunting, deer management, and broader wildlife discussions, opinions

What’s in Your Blind Bag? Hunters Share Their Essential Duck Hunting Gear
Waterfowlers will carry anything if there’s even a possibility that it might help them shoot more ducks. But the truth is, the best blind bags

As somebody who worked behind an archery counter for five years, I got to hear many stories about what went wrong when deer were shot

A Closer Look at the Barnett Hyper Raptor T-REX
Barnett has built its name over six decades on a foundation of innovation, and in 2025, that tradition continues with the launch of the Hyper

A Step-by-Step Guide to Killing Mature Bucks In the Early Season
“Tell me about that buck you killed!” the question was asked by my colleague at work. I thought about it for a minute… “Well, there

The Evolution of Barnett Crossbows: What’s New in 2025
Few names carry as much weight in the crossbow world as Barnett. With over six decades of heritage, the brand has made a name for
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