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Grilled Backstrap with Port and Raspberry Reduction Sauce • With its French-influenced wine sauce, this venison recipe rivals any you’ll find at a top fine-dining establishment.

Choke Artist • You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to make a quality shotgun choke. But, as Jimmy Muller can attest, it doesn’t hurt.

KICKIN’ BUTT • Turn an old feeder duck decoy into an enticing pulsator for calm water.

Deer Dilemmas • Mule deer are in decline across their range. How can we bring back this icon of the West?

TAR HEEL Triumph • RMEF to auction tag for North Carolina’s inaugural 2027 elk season to benefit big game conservation.

MOON TIMES

AOUDAD HUNTING 101 • An avid hunter shares the lessons he’s learned while chasing these exotic sheep.

DOWN ON THE FARM • Keys to success when targeting whitetails in ag country

PADDLING FOR DUCKS • Put the sneak on wary waterfowl in places most hunters can’t reach.

ROCK-BOTTOM BASSIN’ • Crack the code on fish that gravitate to rocky habitats when the water turns cold.

Fall’s Forgotten STRIPERS • Enjoy little to no competition for one of the year’s hottest freshwater bites.

PEAK Performance • Federal +Peak increases the versatility of America’s most polarizing rifle cartridge.

In Defense of HEAVY SHOTGUNS • Many hunters like to carry a lightweight shotgun when they have to walk a lot. However, there are some downsides to using one.

PERFECT 10s • BREAK THE LAST TWO MONTHS OF THE YEAR INTO 10-DAY CHUNKS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND WHITETAIL BEHAVIOR AND EXECUTE A SUCCESSFUL MID- TO LATE-SEASON HUNT.

The PRECARIOUS PROMISE of the PRAIRIE • North Dakota offers incredible opportunities for upland bird and waterfowl hunters, but the state’s grasslands and prairie pothole wetlands face serious threats.

LONG LIVE THE LEVER GUN • REFLECTIONS ON FIVE FAVORITE MODELS OF THE QUINTESSENTIALLY AMERICAN RIFLE

New England’s LATE LUNKERS • A smattering of Northeast waters yield quality late-season bucketmouths.

FLORIDA KEYS Buffet • When cold fronts start to shut down the fishing in much of the country, Islamorada offers a plethora of angling options.

Nearshore STEEL • There’s no need to go deep for hot action with Lake Erie steelhead this time of year.

Upland ALLEY • In northern Nevada sensational bird hunting awaits just minutes from the interstate.

WEATHERBY 307 MZY • An ultramodern rendition of the timeless muzzleloading rifle

OUR GLASS • The new Zeiss V3 riflescopes deliver features and performance for the average American hunter.

HUSH YOUR FUSS • The BANISH SGN 12 TI cuts the noise on high-volume hunts with shotguns.

The CAPTAIN • When faced with a seemingly hopeless situation, assistance can sometimes come from unexpected places.