Hunting

Trail cameras capture far more than target bucks. These 11 incredible trail camera photos reveal a wounded brown bear, airborne predators, an unlikely coyote-bobcat encounter, a spinning dust devil and a desperate chase between a coyote and fawn.

A velvet buck is a rare whitetail trophy because most bucks shed before season opens. These destinations give hunters some of the best early-season odds.

A million-dollar rack, missing sticker points and DNA testing. The General sheds are now part of one of the strangest whitetail mysteries ever to surface.

From real skulls and camo dips to replica kits and adjustable brackets, today’s options make European mounts as fun and interesting as shoulder mounts.

Javelinas look like little wild pigs, but the truth is more interesting. Here’s how the collared peccary fits into the American outdoors.

Corn can be a valuable supplemental food source for deer, but only when it is introduced properly. Here’s why timing, consistency, and deer digestion matter.

Velvet racks, summer heat and shifting food sources can tell you plenty before the opener. These camera setups help you scout bucks now without burning out your best spots.

Modern gear can make hunters safer and more effective, but has it changed the heart of the hunt? Here’s where technology, ethics and fair chase collide.

Late-season gobblers get quiet, cautious and harder to fool. These five turkey hunting tips will help you adjust before the season runs out.

The Desert Eagle .44 Magnum is too big for concealment, but that’s why it shines as a hard-hitting hunting platform.

Whether it's bad calling, poor decoy placement or missed shot opportunities, these 10 turkey hunting mistakes can cost you a bird.

Here’s how digital tools, smarter training and realistic practice can help you finally make a dream hunt happen - no matter your age.

Here’s why you need to shoot paper turkeys before you head to the woods in search of a real gobbler.

Every deer hunter gets excited. These eight field-tested tips can help you stay calm when it matters most.

Banded Drake Ranch isn’t selling day hunts. It’s selling ownership, habitat, and a serious duck-first experience in North Texas.

Spring deer scouting, before vegetation fills in, reveals hidden cover, overlooked deer travel routes, and better fall stand sites.

These five turkey decoy tips will help you create a realistic setup that pulls in toms.

Understanding whitetail doe behavior can help hunters make better harvest and management choices.

Check out Hook & Barrel's list of 10 wild turkey facts and features every hunter should know.