Hunting Guides & Features | North American Hunter

GAME ANIMALS

Bears

Stalking A Big Bear
NAH-TV host Melissa Bachman nabbed a large black bear in Alaska using the spot and stalk method.more

Elk, Moose and Caribou

A Clear-Cut Choice
The author’s New Hampshire moose was 41⁄2 years old and field dressed at 645 pounds.more

International

My Namibia Safari Hunt
Travel with NAHC member Hilary M. Tlumach as this hunting veteran takes readers on a journey to Grootfontein, Namibia.more

Mountain Goats and Sheep

King Of The Mountain
Walk uphill. Walk downhill. Shoot. Miss. Repeat. Every hunt has its ups and downs, but Jim Baichtal’s mountain goat hunt pushed his physical and mental limitations to extremes...more

Predators

Blood Sport
It’s no secret that coyotes eat venison, but do they hurt deer populations while satisfying their cravings?more

Pronghorn, Mule Deer and Blacktails

18 Days Of Determination
Pronghorns didn’t have large horns in Montana in 2008—at least not in the part of the state where I prefer to hunt.more

Rabbits and Squirrels

Perfect Prairie Primer
Prairie dogs provide a great Western hunt at a low-budget price.more

Upland Birds and Waterfowl

Alberta Waterfowl & Canadian Characters
Alberta Waterfowl & Canadian Charactersmore

Whitetails

A Salute To Our Soldiers
This past September I had the opportunity to sponsor fellow Vietnam veteran John Devine at the first annual Billy Ray Parnell Purple Heart Hunt at Legends Ranch in Bitely, Michigan, to hunt white-tailed deer.more

Wild Boars

Hogwash!
The last thing on Jeff Hutchens’ mind when he climbed into his treestand on a cold January morning, was wild boar.more

Wild Turkeys

Custom-Made Gobbler Getters
I immediately knew things were going to take a turn in the wrong direction when I heard the first “putt” come from our left near the field edge. Then came another putt, followed by the unmistakable scratching of scurrying turkey feet across the quickly greening forest floor. Hens. more

SKILLS AND EQUIPMENT

Hunting guides, features, info, tips, advice & news from North American Hunter Magazine and the community of passionate hunters at The North American Hunting Club.

Bowhunting

The Compound Craze
Trying to keep up with the competitive technologies available from the plethora of today’s bow manufacturers can be as difficult as shooting any of the available offerings and then trying to beat the arrow to the target. But as a consumer, intense compound competition means more bow for your buck.more

Dog Training

Shaping Up Your Gun Dog
Well-conditioned dogs don’t happen by accident.more

Food Plots and Land Management

Food Plot Disaster Management
Plant food plots long enough and you will encounter a crisis. How you deal with that crisis could make or break your deer hunting season.more

Guns and Ammo

Hunting The M887
The new Remington Model 887 Nitro Mag pump gun is inspired (and some-what designed) on the old-reliable Model 870. But the M877 has fresh and hearty features like a rugged ArmorLokt coating.more

Optics

Get Some Good Glass; You’ll Never Regret It
If you own hunting equipment you suspect might cost you success or enjoyment next time your hunting, then you owe it to yourself to replace it today!more

Other Outdoor Gear

Wet-Weather Outfit Options
Seven main features when it comes to selecting wet-weather outfits that provide major benefits while hunting.more

Sporting Vehicles

Winter Wise
Whether it’s late season or high elevation, make sure your pickup or SUV is equipped for harsh winter weather.more

RECIPES

Appetizers and Snacks

Nosh is a must-try restaurant for hunters, located on the banks of the Mississppi.

Big Game

Top each serving with chopped onions, shredded cheese, olives and sour cream. Serve with tortilla chips or corn bread on the side.

Side Dishes

Beets, among the sweetest of vegetables, lend themselves beautifully to salads. Here, they’re roasted for even more intense flavor, then dressed with a simple orange vinaigrette that’s scented with cumin.

Small Game

Place cut-up squirrel in large pot and cover with water. Add salt, pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer for 1 to 2 hours or until meat begins to fall off the bone, adding water as necessary.

Upland and Waterfowl

Cut sage hen into serving pieces, slicing breasts to 1/2-inch thickness. Create mixture of flour, salt and pepper.