Nature, Vol. 9

Some conspiracy theorist-hunters would have you believe that insurance companies have been colluding with state agencies for decades to promote the spread of chronic wasting disease. Their supposed goal is to lower deer populations in an effort to create fewer deer-vehicle collision insurance claims...

I frequently get asked for a tried-and-true venison breakfast sausage recipe; the kind of recipe that works with other wild game and can be used in gravy, next to pancakes, or on an egg sandwich. This is the most versatile venison breakfast sausage that I make. What’s great about this foundational...

What makes a good deer hunting rifle? On one hand, the answer to this question is simple: the best deer hunting rifle is the rifle you already own. On the other hand, if you're a new hunter or aren't happy with your current setup, the volume of options can be overwhelming. If almost any rifle can be...

During college, I worked in a gun shop. I heard (and saw) a ton of strange things while scrambling to earn rent and not blow my entire check in the used section. Of the things I heard, I remember one particularly wealthy and eclectic regular who claimed he would spend significantly more on a scope...