Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Public land elk hunting is a real challenge, but success is sweet. For every American whitetail hunter, Western elk hunting is ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Hunting is a gear-intensive sport whether you’re sitting in a blind for ducks or hiking deep into the ...

It’s showtime. You’ve done the work—prepared physically and mentally for the challenges that lie ahead. You’re seeing big bulls in your sleep and can hardly wait to point the 4×4 West. Yep, there’s ...

My companions and I had been hiking for a couple of hours when we stopped to rest where the remnants of what was once a two-track road pass through a handful of juniper and pinyon pine trees. Even ...

Hunting backpacks are a personal choice. They must carry very specific items and, in the case of big-game packs, handle massive loads of meat after a kill. But they must remain light and nimble for ...