Every year, the load of gear I need to carry afield while hunting seems to increase. Hunting knives, elk calls, gloves, binoculars, snacks, camera gear, phone battery banks—all of it needs a place.

Today's best hunting backpacks use durable materials and reliable features to help you make the most of your efforts. While each hunting backpack is personal to the hunter, there are some key ...

It was 8:55 a.m., and I was trying my darndest to get out of the tree as quickly as possible. “Slow is smooth, smooth is fast,” I reminded myself. At the base of the tree, I took off my insulating ...

About this time every year outdoor writers offer a lot of well-intentioned, but I think misleading, advice to sportsmen (that means women, too). The hunting and fishing scribes start telling you how ...

As a western hunter, the backpack I select to go over my shoulders matters. Janky, subpar builds lead to discomfort. When you're uncomfortable, you're more likely to be distracted. If you're thinking ...

About this time every year, outdoors writers offer a lot of well-intentioned but — I think — misleading advice to sportsmen (that means women, too). The hunting and fishing scribes start telling you ...

Squirrel season opens statewide Sept. 14 and runs through Nov. 29. Squirrels can also be hunted Dec. 16-24 and Dec. 26-Feb. 28. The daily limit is six. Pheasant season begins with a junior hunt Oct.

Squirrels, rabbits, ruffed grouse and ring-necked pheasants are the four primary species of small game for Pennsylvania hunters. The squirrel season opened back in mid-September, and the rabbit and ...

The leaves are beginning to turn colors in Upstate New York, and that means small game hunting is heating up. From waterfowl and upland gamebirds, to squirrels and rabbits, most small game and ...

Pennsylvania has a diverse amount of hunting opportunities and it’s important to know the dates and bag limits for each season. With that in mind, here’s a quick look at many of the key questions and ...