How to Prepare for a Backcountry Big Game Hunting Trip Backcountry big-game hunting is one of the most rewarding challenges in the outdoors. Whether you’re chasing elk in rugged basins,...... Read More
The Role of Hunter-Gatherers in Early American History Long before agriculture, cities, or European exploration, the Americas were home to highly skilled hunter-gatherer societies whose knowledge of wildlife, landscapes, and...... Read More
How to Handle the Pressure of Big Game Hunting Competitions Competitive big-game hunting—whether long-range challenges, multi-day backcountry events, or timed field skills tests—demands far more than marksmanship. Hunters must perform...... Read More
The Best Big Game Hunting Rifles for Beginners Choosing your first big-game rifle can be overwhelming—there are countless calibers, configurations, and price ranges. But beginners don’t need the most expensive...... Read More
Understanding the Role of Fire in Big Game Habitat Management Fire has shaped North American landscapes for thousands of years. Long before modern wildlife management, natural lightning fires and Indigenous...... Read More
How to Prepare for a Big Game Hunting Safari A big game hunting safari—whether in southern Africa, Alaska, or another international destination—is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The preparation process is just...... Read More
The Benefits of Using Satellite Phones for Big Game Hunting Big-game hunting often takes hunters far beyond cell service—into alpine basins, desert canyons, remote timber, and sprawling public lands where...... Read More
The Role of Wildlife Biologists in Big Game Conservation Big-game species—elk, deer, moose, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, bears—depend on careful management to remain healthy and huntable across North America....... Read More
How to Prepare for a High-Altitude Big Game Hunting Trip High-altitude big game hunting—whether for elk, mountain goats, mule deer, bighorn sheep, or pronghorn in elevated country—is one of the...... Read More
The Importance of Mental Preparation for Big Game Hunting Big game hunting demands far more than physical fitness, scouting, and quality gear. Your mental preparation—how you think, plan, and react...... Read More