Big Game

Badger State officials hope hunters take another 6 percent of the state’s black bear population during this year’s seasons that begin in September.

Thanks to a land manager’s quick thinking and sharp saw, a trophy Texas buck escapes a certain and slow death by coyotes.

Spring is the perfect time to walk your property, including sanctuaries, to learn all you can about the local whitetails.

Former South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem — now United States Secretary of Homeland Security – headed to the Yukon in September 2024 and fulfilled a dream with a mega moose.

Hunters reported taking more sows than bruins during the annual six-day Maryland hunt in four counties.

Hunting a 160-acre South Dakota river-bottom, the author and his oldest son kill magnum whitetail bucks on back-to-back days.

Success can be elusive, especially when the prize is a trophy Kansas whitetail buck.

Baiting during the state’s black bear hunting season is prohibited, with severe violations for first and second offenses.

Winter is the perfect time to hike a whitetail property to discover future ambush locations — including crazy-good funnels like the one shown here.

Baiting during the state’s black bear hunting season is prohibited, with severe violations for first and second offenses.

Leaving money out of the equation, would you have what it takes to pursue giant Alaskan brown bears with a bow?

Keystone State hunters had a solid season, killing 10 bears weighing more than 600 pounds and one pushing 800 pounds.

Ten years after its last black bear hunting season, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission is considering another one.

When it comes to deer hunting advice, what is the best tip you’ve ever received? Here, Bill Winke remembers his No. 1.

The author recently picked up a European mount from the taxidermist and was surprised to discover that his whitetail skull features a fang!

Sussex was the top New Jersey county for the state’s black bear season harvest, with almost 240 bruins reported to Garden State officials.

John Dudley waits at a wallow in the pre-rut heat and is rewarded with a giant 5x5 bull — at only 13 yards!