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Rifles

New Rifles of SHOT Show 2026

Here’s a first look at new rifles that will be hitting the shelves this year

A screenshot from body cam footage of a hunter being arrested in South Carolina.
Wildlife Management

Video: A Hunter Was Arrested for Glassing a Dummy Buck During a Poaching Sting. Now He’s Suing the DNR for Abuse of Power

Body cam footage from the arrest shows that after he was stopped for looking at a deer decoy through binoculars, a game warden told the hunter that “you can’t stop and look at a deer with a gun in the truck"

Leupold BX-6 rangefinding binos.
Binoculars

The Leupold BX-6 Range HD Binocular Runs Your Favorite Ballistic Calculator, Drops onX Pins, and More

Leupold's foray into a ballistic-solving bino is ambitious and inventive. Here's the scoop

Colorado officials look over a wolf in a helicopter.
Wildlife Management

Colorado to Pause Wolf Reintroductions as Feds Apply Pressure and States Balk at Providing Them

For the first time in three years, Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it "has no plans" for bringing more wolves into the state this winter

beretta suprema
Semi-Auto Shotguns

The 10 Coolest New Shotguns of SHOT Show 2026

A remarkable new duck gun, a budget over/under, and more

Canoeists in the Boundary Waters.
Policy & Legislation

House Votes to Strip Critical Boundary Waters Protections in a Blow to Sportsmen and Public Lands

Rep. Ryan Zinke of Montana called the proposed development in Minnesota's pristine watershed "a good mine" as he rallied votes Wednesday to strip conservation measures that safeguard the wilderness

Glock Gen6
Handguns

New Handguns of SHOT Show 2026

Here’s a look at some of the most exciting new handguns from range day and the show floor

A barbed wire fence in North Dakota.
Hunting

Looking for Private Land to Hunt in North Dakota? Check Out This New App

The new and expanding HuntLink app connects hunters with private landowners through a digital, interactive map

A photo of the Garmin Xero L60i on a rock.
Optics

This New Garmin Xero L60i Is a Truly Innovative Rangefinder. It Also Costs $2,500

This new rangefinder from Garmin is packed with hi-tech features and superb glass

An angler with a big muskie caught from Green Bay.
Pike and Muskie Fishing

Wisconsin’s Muskie Record Was Broken 3 Times in 2025. This One Took the Crown

All three of the record-sized muskies were caught and released in Green Bay

A close-up of an angler holding a Florida pompano.
Saltwater Fishing

Quick Strike Podcast: Flat-Out Florida Pompano Fire

These tasty fish might be popular winter surf targets, but if you’ve got access to a boat, the game levels up in skinny water

Fred bear bowhunting in Alaska
Bear Hunting

Fred Bear Bowhunted All Over the World. These Two Hunts Were Too Much for Him

"Shooting a polar bear in the rump at 17 yards to make him turn around didn't seem to me like the best procedure, but George knew a lot more about this business than I, so I did as I was told"

6.5 cm vs. .30/06
Hunting Rifles

6.5 Creedmoor vs .30-06: Is One of These Popular Big Game Cartridges Inherently Better?

The 6.5 Creedmoor is more popular today, but is it really better than the .30/06? Here’s an unbiased look

A fish cleaning table with halibut and pacific cod hanging.
Wildlife Management

Former Alaskan Guide and Convicted Poacher Found Guilty of Commercial Fishing Fraud

A state prosecutor had previously described Michael Duby as "somebody who is just unable to stop violating fish and game crimes"

eurasion wigeon
Duck Hunting

Eurasian Wigeon Are the Gem of the Pacific Flyway — and I’ve Become Obsessed With Hunting Them

More Eurasian wigeon are showing up in the Willamette Valley every season, causing the author to lose his sanity

A color photograph of ice fisherman behind an igloo.
Ice Fishing

A Spark Plug, a Paper Clip, and Pliers Helped Me Catch More Lake Trout Through the Ice

When I got wind the ice was finally thick enough for fishing, I persuaded a group of buddies to play hooky with me

southern rabbit hunting
Rabbit Hunting

The Vanishing Legacy of Southern Rabbit Hunters

The rich heritage of Southern rabbit hunting is in danger of being relegated to the history books

6mm ARC vs 6.5 CM
Competitive Shooting

6mm ARC vs. 6.5 Creedmoor: Which Is Best for the Job?

Is this pint-sized 6mm cartridge a worthy contender against the most popular big game cartridge of our time? You might be surprised

Ben Lilly faces off with a bear
Grizzly Bear Hunting

Mountain Man Ben Lilly’s Infamous Showdown with a Mexican Grizzly

The frontier legend and his pack of hounds stalk a bear in Old Mexico

An elk hunter with a giant Alaska bull.
Elk Hunting

I Traveled to Alaska for My First-Ever Elk Hunt and Tagged a Pending Record Bull on Opening Day

Hunting Afognak Island with two others in October, Chase Parker tagged a huge Roosevelt bull that should be the new No. 1 elk in Alaska