Our Favorite Over-the-Counter Tags

Soon, most hunters will know whether they drew the limited-entry big game tags they were after. Some hunters who drew tags are already planning their adventures, while others who didn’t pull a tag are shaking their heads in disappointment. If you’re one of those hunters who missed out, there are still plenty of big game hunts available that require nothing more than purchasing an over-the-counter tag. Sure, some hunters view over-the-counter tags...

The Surprising Diet of America’s Favorite Game Bird

Next to whitetails, wild turkeys are one of the most popular game animals inhabiting the American landscape. Turkey numbers have soared across the country over the past few decades due in large part to the hunter-based conservation efforts of the National Wild Turkey Federation and more people are hitting the woods in search of this tasty game bird. Despite the wild turkey’s widespread popularity, some hunters may not be aware that Meleagris...

Calling Tips from Steve Rinella's Favorite Turkey Hunter

Try to get any sort of hunting tip out of Steve Rinella and he’ll often demur: “You should really talk to [so-and-so] about that. [He/she] knows it way better than me.” Call it humility or pragmatism, but the man knows enough to define the boundaries of his knowledge. “Talk to Abernethy, man,” Steve told me when I asked for a turkey tip for this article. “He’s got very strong opinions and a very distinctive style. He’s very good at getting locate...