With turkey and spring bear seasons ending across the country, it’s time to turn attention toward fall hunting plans. This will be the first in a series of articles helping you to select the gear you need for your hunts this fall. In this initial installment, we will cover the surprisingly confusing process of purchasing
Lever-action rifles are so iconic and were so instrumental in the shaping of the country that hunting with one in these modern times is almost an honor. There has always been a correlation between combat and hunting. From tactical gear and clothing to mapping and even foodstuffs, our constant advancement in military technology has had
Very few tools have maintained their same essential composition for more than a century, yet continue to see widespread use. But the Winchester Model 1894 (now simply called the Model 94), like many of John Browning’s designs, has proven its unique staying power. In fact, this lever-action—a mainstay of silver-screen Westerns and an icon of
In September 1970, Sports Afield magazine ran a special cover story that would change the face of American hunting culture forever. It was a picture of a man staring down the peep sight of a Remington Model 742 rifle with the caption, “Larry Benoit—Is He The Best Deer Hunter In America?” Until that point in
No matter what activities we’re interested in, there are a multitude of companies out there eager to overwhelm us with expensive equipment they claim is essential to our enjoyment or success. This is especially true in the world of hunting. For hunters with the financial means, this isn’t much of a problem—they are happy to
Teddy Roosevelt once famously said, “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” He meant that to reflect his style of foreign policy, but that wisdom applies to hunters and outdoorsmen in the field, too. Especially when it comes to entering the habitat of critters that can hunt you as well as you can hunt them, it
