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A spread of duck decoys sets the stage for a morning hunt: an empty pond, river bend, or field becomes the backdrop, and the way you place each decoy determines how real the scene looks from the air.

As hunters, we all are chasing that elusive mature buck that we've been getting pictures of for months if not years. However, if you put yourself in the right situation, have a little luck on your side, and your trophy buck walks out in front of you, you're only 75% of the way there.

Calling in a deer is one of the most exciting things you can do as a hunter, especially during the rut. It means you are perfectly positioned and communicating directly with the nearby whitetail.

A ton of work goes into a bear hunt, including tough backcountry pack-outs, scouting, and baiting. When you're finally onto a prized bear, you want to ensure that you're taking a shot that will bring down this tough and unforgiving game animal quickly and ethically. 

Pheasants travel with mind-blowing movement and speed, making hunting them a challenge in the best of circumstances. They're swift on the ground and in the air, and they can slip out of cover from different points. When the dogs are on and you're flushing deep coveys of roosters, you need to be able to bring down a pheasant without ruining the tender game meat. 

Choosing the right shotgun and ammo for quail is all about balance. Weight, shoulder feel, and reliability are all important considerations when choosing a firearm that gets the job done without going overboard.

With the holidays right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about gifts for the hunter in your life (or for yourself). Whether you're hoping for a Black Friday sale on firearms or you're prepping your Christmas list of hunting "wants" for your family to purchase for you, a good rifle should be on your list.

Just as with any other type of hunt, pheasant hunting is composed of far more intricate details beyond just walking through a field hoping for a bird. 

Many hunters make a common error when high country mule deer hunting, often costing them a fridge full of venison: not spending enough time behind the scope. 

Found in the mountains and forests of North America, Asia, and Europe, the brown bear covers the largest area of any bear in the world. Generally solitary animals, brown bears can be found in groups during feasting seasons such as the Alaskan Salmon run. 

It is now that magical time of year that every deer hunter waits for: November! The weather is changing, animals are preparing for winter, and deer are active in a late-in-the-year rut season.

Each of us comes into deer hunting at a different time in our lives and with different expectations for how our hunting will go. When I was a little kid, sitting in the deer blind with my dad, my expectation was that we would wait until we saw a buck with at least eight points before we would harvest a deer.