Rifles

Biologists expect hunters to take almost 6,000 antlerless deer during the muzzleloader, youth and archery seasons.

Every marksman knows the importance of a solid resting spot to support his rifle on. But spot-and-stalkers sometimes have to bring their own — take a look at the options.

Crossbows can be a little unwieldy in the small confines of a way-up-there tree stand. Here’s how to place stands to your best advantage, to minimize problems.

About the time the ocean begins to freeze and the daylight starts to disappear my 10-year-old-son Eli and I head to the beach to do some predator calling. It’s become a tradition.

The humble magazine, often taken for granted and ignored during cleaning, can be the source of real problems if not properly cared for.

Looking for a new challenge? Try going old-school by going duck hunting with a muzzleloading shotgun.

Remember that your predator-and varmint-hunting interest are truly an American heritage.

Great ammo, rifles and sights for today’s “tactical” deer hunter.

A leopard is spotted in Indiana, a wolf chases a motorcycle, and New Jersey seniors have ducks, deer, geese, squirrels, chipmunks and groundhogs in their yard.

Buying a layout blind is only the first step. Now comes the fun part — adding DIY camouflage to keep it hidden from birds.

These four muzzleloader manufacturers are offering some of the most technologically advanced black powder rifles of all time.

Not all crossbows are built for hunting use. Here are the characteristics you’ll want to look for in a crossbow to make sure it’s woods-ready.

The Spot On Championships are an invitation-only shooting event with industry retailers and writers. Various shooting competitions and courses of fire are held over three days with three-man teams.

Super lightweight and offering extra safety features, this muzzleloader is a still-hunter’s dream. And it comes at a bargain price!

This made-in-America muzzleloader comes with an accuracy guarantee to rival many centerfire rifles. How can you beat that?

To get the most bang from your buck consider a rifle purchase that covers more than one hunting activity.

Mossberg’s new 7.62 MVP and Remington’s new model 783 are both bargain-priced tack-drivers.

Boone and Crockett and Swarovski offer the following tips for great field photos.

Blazing speed and stone-cold accuracy at a mid-level price are the highlights of Stryker’s new model.

The weather, deer movement patterns and hunting techniques are all different from the early to the late season.

Make your deer hunt successful with these latest and hottest deer calls.

This mid-priced crossbow is easy to assemble, offers great accuracy, and is slim enough for spot-and-stalk hunting.

In the market for a new deer rifle? The 2013 SHOT Show brought us lots of budget-friendly options.

In her purest form, the Wizard is a single-shot hammer gun; truth is, she doesn’t get much more complicated than that.

Consistent muzzleloader accuracy depends on proper bedding for the action, recoil lug and rear portion of the barrel.

If you are hankering for a spring break that includes predator hunting action, consider one of these three varmint-getting options.

What was a great hunting day was now something else—something ominous you just can’t describe and something every ethical hunter wants to avoid. We now had a wounded lioness on our hands in heavy cover.

These Oklahoma hogs lived in cramped quarters among ten-foot tall reeds and low bushes between the North Canadian River and a local lake.

Heavily pressured deer don’t always pack up and move out. Sometimes they hunker down.