Elk are big. Elk are tough as hell. And elk live in the great wide open of the West. Those three things alone should give you a pretty good idea of what you need in a good elk cartridge. It should be ...

The Steyr Scout II is the latest version of the Steyr Scout Rifle, which the company designed with input from former Marine and Gunsite Academy founder Jeff Cooper. Intended as a general purpose rifle ...

Public land elk hunting is a real challenge, but success is sweet. For every American whitetail hunter, Western elk hunting is aspirational, calling to them the way Cooperstown calls to a Little ...

I’ve hunted elk on public ground across the West for 25 years. I’ve made incredible memories, learned a lot, and punched more tags than I deserve. But I’ve also seen a lot change over that quarter ...

There are many things to consider when shopping for hunting gear — particularly a hunting rifle or cartridge. Gun writers like me often complicate the matter by going into molecular-level detail on ...

Hunting season started in August for some big game species but the heart of the annual event, the major rifle seasons for deer and elk, are still to come. The buck deer season for most units runs from ...

This week's lowering skies and the layering of high-country snow that often accompanies them come at an auspicious time for hunters. The first of four rifle seasons opened Saturday, and hunters ...

This story by our former longtime shooting editor originally ran in the October 1997 issue. THE TWO QUESTIONS I’m most often asked are: “How did you become a gun writer?” and “What is your favorite ...

Most hunters don’t pick a cartridge because it’s perfect for their terrain and the way they actually shoot. They... The post ...

The Game Commission is looking to remove some deer hunting regulations regarding CWD as well as improve the chances for ...