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The article discusses several predatory animals and the techniques in hunting them. Coyotes can be drawn near by rabbit calls and howls. Bobcats are easier to call yet they do not approach right away. Mountain lions or cougars are the hardest to call since they cover a broad home range. Foxes prey on rodents, birds, rabbits and small animals and are lured by rabbit calls and rodent squeaks. One way to hunt wolves is to freeze a piece of bait in a frozen lake and let them come to it.

The article presents tips on hunting elk. Hunters who are consistently successful have one thing in common. They are not afraid to penetrate the forest and climb the mountains, doing whatever it takes to find elk. It is important to locate security terrain that elk use to evade hunters. Suggestions on finding elk in high-pressure areas are presented.

This article presents a narrative of how the author spent his hunting journey in British Columbia. The northern region of British Columbia is my favorite place to hunt in Canada, which explains why this was my 20th hunt here. Tagging a moose on this trip would be almost anti-climactic. Facing down the small elements of suspense and danger that had accompanied my journey and getting to stand in an untamed country was the real adventure.

This article presents tips on stalking the most hunted big game in North America. Of all the big-game species in North America, the whitetail deer gets the nod as the savviest. To make the stalk, note the wind direction and keep it in your face. If you spot a distant bear and prepare for a stalk, first do everything you can to determine whether it is a sow with cubs. Unlike other animals that hide in cover when spooked, pronghorns will stand in the open, looking for danger. INSET: Top tips.

Presents several do-it-yourself hunts in the U.S. Blacktail deer hunting in Southwest Washington; Antelope hunting in Northwest Wyoming; Pheasant hunting in South Dakota; Elk hunting in Colorado.

Presents an article relating the experiences in goose hunting in Hudson Bay. Description of the region's hunting areas; Challenges faced in hunting for geese; Role of the Hudson's Bay Co. in the exploration of the region.

Presents an article on hunting deer in several wildlife management areas in the U.S. Background on the passion for deer hunting; Changes in deer hunting strategies; Differences in hunting techniques in various states. INSETS: ADVICE FROM MASTER HUNTERS;10 TIPS DEER-HUNTING SUCCESS.

Offers tips for hunters on deer, bird and big game hunting. Importance of being prepared; Equipment used; Shot management; Advantage of avoiding the high rise.

Presents an update on issues related to outdoor recreation in the U.S. as of October 2004. Suggested calibers for gopher hunting; Increase in the rate of stolen all-terrain vehicles in Texas from 2002 through 2003; Information on the Paiute cutthroat trout.

Relates the elk hunting experiences of a hunter. Characteristics of elk; Information on the firearm used in hunting; Details of the elk hunting.

Presents an article on the experience of hunting Shiras, Canada and Alaska-Yukon, three subspecies of moose in North America. Shiras hunted in Utah; Rifles used in the hunt; Tips in hunting moose. INSET: Moose Tips.

Describes the fishing and hunting attractions in Montana's Missouri River country. Kinds of game in the Lewis and Clark trail in Eastern Montana; Information on the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge; Weight of the world-record spoonbill caught in the Missouri River in eastern Montana in 1973. INSET: First Encounters: THE BADDEST BEAR.

Focuses on the management of the increasing population of wolves in the U.S. Hunting behavior of wolves; Details of the reintroduction of wolves; Issues involved in managing wolves; Factors affecting the delisting of wolves in the Endangered Species List. INSETS: A Wolf Atatck;Sportsmen Speak Out.

Presents an article on the migration behavior of mule deer species in the mountains of northwest Wyoming. Homing of the species throughout the year; Reason for the fact that mule deer exit the upper elevations; Importance of winter ranges to mule deer. INSET: Gun-Cleaning to Go.

Presents an article about the factors to consider in order to have a successful goose hunting trip. Food habits of geese; Ways to learn about goose patterns; Importance of the use of decoys; Characteristics of Canada goose populations. INSETS: Dekes that Dupe 'Em;Make Your Decoy Spread Irresistible.

Presents information several rifles used for hunting elks. Details on the firing accuracy of a Winchester Model 7 .30/06; Versatility of using a .338 Winchester magnum; Advantages of using a Remington 710 especially during cold weather.

Presents a guide for elk hunting. Stages of the elk hunting season; Elk behavior during each season; Hunting strategies. INSETS: Reading ELK SIGN;How to PLAY THE WIND;Making the CALL.

Presents an article on sport fishing in the U.S. Information on the catch-and-release measure in the country; Importance of releasing bass caught during the spawn; Views of the anglers on the catch-and-release measure.

Presents information on several types of wilderness cabins in Alaska. INSETS: What to Take;COST CUTTERS;Fly for Free;A 1,500-MILE DRIVE TO ALASKA'S PARADISE

Presents an article on bear hunting. Details of the adventure; Information on the rifle used.

Presents information on grizzly bears. Factors that led to the decline in the population of grizzly bears; Conservation and preservation of grizzly bears; Role of hunters in the recovery of grizzly bears. INSETS: SHOULD GRIZZLIES BE HUNTED?;GHOST BEAR: THE STORY OF M23;THE SCIENCE ANDTHE POLITICS OF COUNTING GRIZZLIES;WHAT ABOUT WOLVES?

Discusses the factors that drive hunters to hunt. Tastes of various wild meat; Challenges of the hunt; Camaraderie among hunters. INSETS: A CAREER IN HUNTING;FROM THE FIELD.

Presents tips on mule deer hunting. Establishment of a hunting plan; Ways for obtaining a tag; Months that are ideal for hunting.

Offers a state-by-state overview on big game hunting in the U.S. for 2002. Types of game that can be hunted in Arizona; Description of the hunting scene in California; Status of the mule deer population in Colorado.

Provides information on the best black bear hunting spots in North America. Northwestern Montana; Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming; Manitoba, Canada; Tips for black bear hunting; Behavior of black bear. INSETS: SMELLS LIKE...BAIT;BEAR QUIZ.

Presents an article on joining an alligator hunting trip in Florida. Emotions felt while hunting; Equipment used to kill the alligator; Size of the alligators hunted and killed. INSET: WHERE TO GET YOUR GATOR.

Focuses on the reasons why several whitetail deer hunters placed their deer stands on three specific pieces of public land in Pennsylvania, Illinois and Georgia during the hunting season. Strategy of Bill Winke; Reasons for choosing a morning stand location; Effect of full moon on deer activity.

Provides information on the hunting and fishing areas in North America. Experience fishing sockeye salmon on Kodiak Island, Alaska; Summer fishing in Ontario; Whitetail hunting in Manitoba; Description of the hunting and fishing areas. INSET: CANADIAN GUN OPTIONS, by Colin Moore.

Reports on the hunting ban on bears announced by the provincial governments of British Columbia and Ontario in Canada. Reasons for the hunting moratorium on grizzly bear; Allegations against spring black bear hunting; Attitude of Canadian sportsmen toward hunting; Actions taken by the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters to reinstate the black bear hunt. INSET: NEW CANADIAN GUN LAWS.

Describes a moose hunt in east central British Columbia. Best calling periods for moose; Fight between two bulls; Details on the hunt.

Discusses the experience of the author in elk hunting. Details on his first elk hunt; His hunting experience in Alberta's Canadian Rockies; His experience in hunting elks in Idaho during a hot weather.

Focuses on the problem of the wolf reintroduction project at Yellowstone National Park. Decrease in the number of elk at the park; Implication of the continual expansion of wolves in western America; Plight of moose in the Yellowstone region; Control of wolf numbers through licensed hunting.

Provides information on the job of an outfitter. Background information on the owners of the Tenderfoot Outfitters company; Description of a wilderness outfitter; Opinion on the working hours of outfitters.

Gives advice on how to stop poaching in the United States. Definition of the problem; Enforcement of wildlife laws; Penalties; Prevention.

Shares the experience of the author regarding his favorite places to hunt the west's best game animals. Hunting for antelopes in Wyoming; Mule deers in Colorado; Hunting for whitetails in Montana.

Reflects on the author's elk hunting experience. Factor that influenced the author's fondness for elk hunting; Hunting gun used by the author; Aspects of elk hunting.

Recounts a moose hunting experience in Alaska. Firearm used for shooting.

Narrates some of the author's experiences in hunting deer. Experiences during a whitetail hunt in Saskatchewan; List of the author's misadventures.

Opinion. States that according to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, there are approximately 960,000 elks in the United States and Canada. When the Eastern elk disappeared; Statistics on the Rocky Mountain elk during the 1920s; Reason a lot of elks were killed; Number of elks which were relocated to the United States and several Canadian provinces from Yellowstone Park and the National Elk Refuge from 1892 to 1939; Reason for the increase in the elk population.

Presents an individual's experience hunting mule deers in Book Cliffs of northeastern Utah, highlighting the decline in population of this type of deer. Speculation as to the reason for the decline in population of mule deers; Historical background on mule deers; What caused the decline in mule deers.

Focuses on Jack O'Connor, who was a writer for `Outdoor Life' magazine. When O'Connor retired; Background information on O'Connor; Insight on an article which was written by O'Connor; Perception of O'Connor's antics. INSET: The Cowboy from New York, by Todd W. Smith.

Recounts the author's experience in hunting for black bears. Need for a combination of high bear numbers and good visibility for hunting by spotting and stalking; Use of a boat to spot and stalk bears; Bears' tendency to return to their preferred feeding areas. INSET: What to spot with..

Discusses elk hunting strategies for the winter season. Selection of various sites to increase the success of hunting; Trails frequented by the animals; Tracking techniques; Details of the author's experiences. INSET: Top spots for late-season elk..

Describes the abundance of mule deer in Colorado. Visibility and accessibility of mule deer in eastern Colorado; Deer regulation in the state; Preference-point-system; Importance of understanding public land patterns in planning a hunt in lower elevations. INSET: Guns & guides..

Provides information on the reintroduction of wolves at the Yellowstone National Park. Federal programs on the eradication of Canadian wolves in the United States; Elements of wolf predation; Importance of wolf predation in maintaining the health of the Yellowstone ecosystem; Biological plans of wolf reintroduction; Modern attitudes in wolf reintroduction; Natural killing behaviors of wolves.

Offers advice on elk hunting. Common hunting elk grounds and trails; Varying behaviors; Aspects of elk hunting; Forms of bull communication; Preparations for elk hunting; Materials and equipments used. INSET: Stopping a spooked elk, by J.Z..

Recounts author's experiences in deer hunting. Hunting through a storm in Kansas; Introduction to Kansas whitetail hunting; Discovery of America's Heartland in Nebraska; Hunting in Iowa with Governor Terry Branstad.

Presents suggestions for hunting pronghorn antelope. Equipment and ammunition to use; Tips on stalking pronghorns; Preparation for long shots in open flatlands; Advantages of knowing the behavior of pronghorns; Positioning and stalking suggestions; Variation in antelope season in different states. INSETS: Hot spots to hunt.;What makes a whopper.;Don't count out Colorado..

Recounts the author's experience in whitetail deer hunting in Manitoba. Chance meeting of the author with Don McRae; Hunting during the mid-November rutting season; Bucks observed by the author; Eight-point buck bagged by the author.

Discusses the state of black bear hunting in the United States. Issues on methods of using bait and hunting dogs; Animal rights activists' protests against black bear hunting; Implications; Outlaws on baiting; Hunters' comments. INSETS: Chronology of bear hunting threats.;What a nuisance!..