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How To Sharpen a Knife

Fixed blade or folding, all knives operate best when properly sharpened. Learn how to make

Jonathan Hanson

Backpack Hunting 101

If you're considering a backpack hunting trip, here's the gear you need, and how to prepare.

Kali Parmley

Beat the Heat When Field Dressing Game in the Backcountry

A few tips for keeping meat cool during early season hunts.

David Draper

How to Shoot Precisely in a Hunting Scenario

The long-range capabilities of modern-day hunting rifles are changing the game, but are you

Colton Heward

Topo Maps: The Treasure Maps of Backcountry Hunting

Learning how to properly use this old-school tool can lead to the hunt of a lifetime.

Andrew McKean

How To Apply Deer Tactics to Hunting the West

Put your whitetail tactics to practice out West to up your odds of punching a tag.

Jace Bauserman

The Ultimate Guide to Wild Game and Beer Pairings

How to get the most flavor out of the game you're cooking by pairing it with the right brew.

Jack Hennessy

5 Tips on How To Better Film Your Next Hunt

Learning how to film your hunting experience is easier than you think, just don't be afraid to

Sam Forbes

Making a Good Thing Even Better: Simple Steps to Increase Outdoors Access

Treading lightly has been gathering steam in recent years as hunters and others who enjoy the

Lynn Burkhead

How To Prepare and Hunt Any Predator Species

You never know what's going to show up while predator hunting.

Gordy J. Krahn

The Latest Late-Season Whitetail Hunts

Tag a deer long after most hunters have stowed their gear.

Josh Honeycutt

Rigor Mortis: The Importance of Hanging Deer

Learn how to achieve tender venison meat by applying these essential deer-hanging tactics

Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley

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