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The Barnett HyperFlite EVO, the company's new flagship crossbow for 2020. (Barnett Crossbows/) Many ultra-accurate crossbows have hit the bowhunting market over the last few years, and these often come in narrow, nimble packages (the R26 from Ravin, for instance). The latest flagship crossbow from Barnett was also designed with accuracy in mind. Th

In the past 10 years, sportsmen have experienced an enlightenment of sorts. Suppressors (a.k.a. silencers and cans,) once widely (and incorrectly) considered illegal to possess, have grown in popularity among shooters and hunters. I learned the truth back in 2007 or 2008, and now use suppressors whenever possible. Growing up, the only exposure I ha

An interesting twist in the saga of western wolves has just taken place in Colorado. As most of you already know there has been a push to reintroduce wolves into the state for over a year and it looks as though the groups clamouring for this disaster to happen did indeed end up with enough signatures on their petition to get the issue put on the ba

The National Park Service decided to cull invasive mountain goats with aerial gunners, but they could have turned to sportsmen. (Pixabay/) Most of us would agree our national parks are treasures that must be protected and conserved so future generations can enjoy them as much as we do. Part of that protection is wildlife management, and although th

Guides often downplay the physicality of hunts in order to keep their clients in the right frame of mind. If you’ve ever been on a guided hunt or fishing trip, you know all too well that some can be more nightmare than dream. A recent hunt in Nebraska immediately comes to mind. It was November and the rut was rocking. A crisp front was pushing thro

Robinson puts Boss shotshells to the test in a Wisconsin goose field. (Stephen Maturen/) I popped out of my layout blind shooting, dropping the lead goose and then moving back to the second bird in the flock, which was now quartering away hard with the wind at his back. I dropped that goose too, beyond the edge of our decoy spread—not winged, but s

Mark Kenyon’s book, That Wild Country, focuses on the history and creation of America’s public lands. (Mark Kenyon/) America’s public-land heritage didn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of more than a century of exploitation and conservation, a story as rich and complex as the American landscape itself. Author Mark Kenyon explores both America

Go elk hunting in Montana for a late-season monster bull with Guy Eastman. Eastman is rifle hunting in a hard to draw elk unit. The area is known to grow big trophy elk. Elk hunts after the rut can mean hunting for groups of bachelor bulls. Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more great hunting videos. Tap the bell to get notifications so

Watching mule deer on the public land winter range can give you an idea of the trophy buck genetics in a deer population. This can give you a good start on which hunt areas to apply for in hopes of drawing a tag for next year’s deer hunting season. Be sure to subscribe to our channel for more great mule deer videos. Tap the bell to get notification

There’s nothing that helps you become a better hunter than time spent afield. (Joe Genzel/) We live in a truly incredible age. A man like myself only has occasion to wear a tie maybe once every five to seven years, and when that rare occasion arises, I can get on YouTube for a quick lesson. If I need to replace a throttle body on my wife’s car, or

As duck season gets deeper into January, you have to change the way you hunt mallards. (Joe Genzel/) Years ago, I was in Arkansas spring snow goose hunting, and it was damn miserable, as snow goose hunting tends to be. After a sufficient amount of suffering, a friend with a private timber hole suggested that we take the morning off, and motor out t

Black bear hunting opportunities—both over bait or spot-and-stalk—abound. (Tyler Freel/) Hunting The Last Frontier can be the most phenomenal episode of your hunting lifetime and while a successful hunt is attainable, there are a few baseline things to understand that will make the difference between an amazing experience and heartbreaking disappoi

You’ll need a few greenheads to make this delicious meal. ( Joe Genzel/) For a long time, I thought the only way to cook duck was with a jalapeno, some cream cheese and lots of bacon. The popper is an old duck camp standby that gets a bit overdone. There’s plenty of room for it of course, but also a world of waterfowl cuisine that goes far beyond h

If you don’t know how to sharpen a knife, or simply don’t want to take the time to give a blade an edge, a replaceable-blade knife might be just what you need. (Outdoor Edge/) Knowing how to sharpen a knife is an essential skill for any outdoorsman, chef, security professional, craftsman, or any activity where carrying a blade is part of the job. B

Portioning cuts of wild game meat is a lot of work, but it’s rewarding. (Mossy Oak/) Of all the stages a hunter goes through, none is more important or rewarding than learning how to turn the labors of the field into healthy, organic meals. Processing your own game is a time-honored tradition that not only instills a greater respect for the animal,