Amy Hatfield Articles

A Pennsylvania Democrat takes up deer hunting to appeal to Trump voters, which has us looking back at one presidential candidate's failed attempt at hunting over a decade ago.

What are your odds of hitting a deer in a car collision? Californians have it pretty good, but others have it far worse. See the map and check your chances.

Bullfrogs are in decline, along with other amphibians, but bullfrogs are also part of the problem. That's where frog-gigging comes in, filling a predatory void.

Regardless of whether or not it's a trophy, it's one hell of an accomplishment to shoot a doe. Here's why. Plus, when's the best time to hunt these animals?

An Iowa landowner trades deer-hunting rights to a Michigan family for access to a prime fishing hole. Nice idea, except it was illegal.

Remember that song, "the toe bone's connected to the foot bone," and so on and so on? Well, deer have bones in their hearts and it's a bone connected to nothing.

Celebrity hunter Michael Waddell calls out singer Eric Church, who made remarks against the NRA in a Rolling Stone interview about the 2017 Las Vegas shooting.

Primal Treestands took the “old way” of installing a ladder stand and started over; giving hunters a simplified process and a rock-solid stand that can be placed on almost any tree.

Cat owners know cats are fine hunters thanks to the “surprises” these animals bring their owners as gifts. What they may not know is this: cats bring home fewer than 25 percent of what they kill.

In a supreme court decision that could have broader implications on captive deer hunting in the U.S., last week’s outcome sends a message.

Missing woman lost in wooded bottomland for two days took shelter in deer stands and avoided severe dehydration by drinking pond water.

The film's a comedy, but Netflix's new deer hunting movie shows some serious potential if it doesn't face-plant by wading into a debate about AR-15s.

We don't delve into the effects of smoking weed before hunting here, but we do take a look at what law enforcement thinks of the practice. Plus, learn about deer and their affection for marijuana.

Urbanites find themselves favoring wild game as hunters help feed the poor in Metro Detroit, one of the country’s most impoverished cities.

One Virginia man figured he'd just shoot a few squirrels from his neighbor's yard. Except he didn't bother to ask, and things went south from there.

Are wild boars deadly? Attacks are not common, but they do seem to be trending upward. Seventy percent of reported attacks occurred between 2000 and 2012.

If you're an avid deer hunter who's looking for something to hunt between now and fall, the Florida Everglades could use a hand getting rid of its pythons.

While watching this doe nudge her newborn fawn up and away from the road, also take a look at the fawn's response to danger. Typically, these behaviors are an instinctive response to nearby predators.

Thermacell's popular line of portable mosquito repellers includes a newer model, the MR450. It offers upgrades that serve the hunter well.

In this "Quick Look," we're looking at hunting tools like the Slay Bag that's a legit problem solver and a set of Survivor Fuel Disks that's all about fire.

Look closely. Can you name the exact camo patterns and shotgun models featured in this hip-hop music video by artists Jay Rock and Kendrick Lamar?

Whitetail Journal offers a quick look at a new 2018 treestand and two hunting blinds. There's new tech for better concealment in one blind, while another gives hunters a 360-degree vision.

If you're looking for a whacky gift, maybe for Father's Day, a weird taxidermy book might be the way to go. Or just take a look at what we've found on social media.

There are three ways deer satisfy their water needs. Two are critical in frigid temperatures, especially when the landscape is frozen solid.

Former wildlife experts in Georgia voice opposition to baiting deer. What's at stake? And does data indicate baiting improves a deer hunter's success?

Ten Wisconsin cities rank among the 20 drunkest cities in the U.S. and a recent article suggest the state's hunting culture is partly responsible.

Texas students don't technically get a day off of school to hunt but, shoot, hunting is an early-morning pursuit and what's a missed homeroom period anyway?

2018 hunting apparel and boots: It's all just another style of clothing until, say, a lightweight outer shell keeps you supremely dry during a long sit. Then apparel becomes gear — essential gear.

Tennessee becomes the latest state to make hunting deer in velvet possible. What makes these hunts attractive and what can a deer hunter expect from early-season deer?