In part two of our Masters of the Rut series, Dan Infalt talks about his approach to consistently tagging big public-land bucks by hunting their bedding areas.

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In part one of our Masters of the Rut series, Shane Simpson talks about what he’s learned as a tracking dog handler, and how that intel can help more hunters recover their deer.

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“There is no half way. After his first exposure, a man is either a sheep hunter or he isn’t.” —Jack O’Connor

Read Tyler Freel's essay yourself, right here.

Sheep Hunting in Alaska by Tony Russ

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Michael Hirschi just might be the best public-land trophy mule deer hunter on the face of the earth. And he’s ready to share (some of) his secrets.

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Rue Mapp’s calling is to get more Black people involved in the outdoors. Her newest personal challenge? Learning how to hunt.

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Free-roaming horses and burros are dying hard deaths on Western rangeland that’s already taxed by drought, wildfire, and habitat loss. So why don’t we do something different?

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Kristine Fischer risked it all just to make it as a pro kayak tournament angler. Now she just might be the rising star the sport needs.

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...and why you might want to enter your buck in the record books anyway.

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Season 3 of the Outdoor Life Podcast is dedicated to the diehards: hunters and anglers whose borderline insane passions have led them to develop some pretty interesting perspectives and, often, uncommon skill. Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes.

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Bushcraft doesn't just have a place in the 21st century—it might be more important than ever.

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