Skunks may look cute but if you're around one, your overriding thought is to not get sprayed with their foul-smelling oil. What causes skunks to stink so badly?

Legacy Sports International recently launched the new Howa M1100 series of bolt-action rimfire rifles available in .22 LR, .22WMR and .17 HMR calibers — sure to be a hit with small game hunters.

The Cartridge Call series of mouth-blown predator calls from Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls are compact and handy so hunters can carry them anywhere.

Want to hunt an alligator? Here are nine states where pursuing your dream of killing an alligator can become a reality.

From its beginnings as a tactical cartridge, the 300 Blackout has found solid footing with predator hunters.

The craze in long range shooting is expanding the optic market exponentially, including in predator hunting. It could be the answer to your hung-up predator dilemma. But if you don’t need it, simple is just fine for close-quarters encounters.

Over the years, I have called in many coyotes, fox and bobcats from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. That’s proof positive that Mother Nature has a soft spot for midday predator callers!

Lest folks begin to think that everything involving the anti-hunters is doom and gloom, there are points of light from time to time.

Mountain lions tracked by researchers over nine years in Yellowstone National Park showed evidence of infection by the bacteria Yersinia pestis, which was the cause of the bubonic plague in the mid-1300s.

Designed for high-powered hunting, Hatsan’s PileDriver .50-caliber air rifle is capable of producing more than 800 foot-pounds of energy.

Tiny bullets fly chalk-line straight to drill dime-size groups at Mach 4 from nimble rifles that don’t kick. What’s not to like?

Even in low light the EOTech Vudu 1-8x24mm SFP delivers sharp, bright images.

The Hatsan Piledriver takes big bore air guns to a new level.

There are no formal plans to release wolves in Colorado and no specific locations or exact numbers. In the meantime, the rhetoric from both sides will only grow more heated and the battle lines more pronounced.

What would you do if you encountered a sloth of bears, a bask of crocodiles or a quiver of cobras? Running the other way would be a good idea. Learn about the unusual collective names of animals.

A new phone app compiles data about property damage caused by feral pigs, which are believed to account for more than $1.5 billion annually in damage nationwide.

Make your summer predator and varmint hunts more successful with some of this new gear from Savage Arms, Seal 1, MTM CaseGard and others.

Could combining two cool things — hunting wild hogs at night and calling them to you — be considered among the ultimate hunting experiences?

What are wild boar tusks used for? How long do they grow?

Every year companies launch new products in hopes of capturing your attention, and ultimately, your hard-earned cash. Here are some you may want to consider for your predator pursuits.