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Whitetail Deer Hunting

Wisconsin Crossbow Hunter Stalked Into Range of This Monster 214-Inch Buck

Tim Potter thought his hunt was blown when the neighbor drove by on an ATV. But on the walk out he spotted a massive nontypical in a food plot

Black Bear Hunting

“Get Close Before You Shoot!” Old-School Lessons from a Grizzly and Goat Hunting Adventure

The author packs into the Rockies with a Savage Model 99 and one simple rule: get as close as possible

Bow Hunting

What’s the Best Height to Hang Your Treestand? We Put It to the Test

You’re not hunting as high as you think you are — and that’s probably a good thing. Here’s how treestand height affects shot angle and shot presentation for bowhunters

Knives

Today’s Best Early Prime Day Deals on EDC Knives

These are the four best early Prime Day deals on EDC knives

Bow Hunting Gear

We Tested Crossbows Under $1,200 and They’re Shockingly Good

These crossbows shoot small groups and are packed with premium features

Hunting Gear

19 Early Prime Day Deals on Hunting Gear: Trail Cams, Ozone Generators, Optics, and More

Here are 19 deals on hunting gear worth worth owning

Semi-Auto Shotguns

How Winchester Spent a Century Chasing the Perfect Autoloading Shotgun

Winchester’s quest for the perfect autoloader has a long and intriguing history

Opinion

Can You Blame Hunters for Wanting to Move to Montana? Locals Do

The state has become a sanctuary for the outdoors-obsessed and anyone seeking to escape the confines of big cities and long commutes. It's hard to blame them — unless you live there

Wildlife Management

‘Trophy’ Hunting Boosts Habitat Conservation in Africa 92 Percent of the Time, Study Shows

As calls for trophy import bans grow in Europe, researchers say not so fast. A massive study found that so-called trophy hunting in Africa ultimately helps wildlife, habitat, and local people when done right

Gear

Marathon GSAR Anthracite Review: A Mechanical Watch Built for the Outdoors

This radioactive watch is built like tank and will last through a lifetime of outdoor adventures

Wild Game Recipes

How to Make Candles Out of Deer Tallow

These DIY candles are a surprisingly easy project that let you make the most of your deer

Conservation

9 Deer Diseases Every Hunter Should Know About

When it comes to staying healthy, deer don’t have it easy. Here are some of the most common diseases wild deer can develop

Trout Fishing

A Secret Lake, a Sheer Cliff, and 19-Inch Trout Nobody Could Identify

We made a hair-raising climb to a secret Sierra lake, and found trout that fought like nothing I'd ever seen

Animal Attacks

Do Wolves Ever Attack Humans?

As the wolf population in North America grows, so do your chances of a wolf encounter. Here's what to know about wolf attacks

Hunting Dogs

He Was 80 Years Old and Still Outshot Me on Texas Quail

A former Texas Ranger and his bird dog show this brush-country hunter how farm coveys really work

Whitetail Deer Hunting

The 287-Pound South Carolina Whitetail That Almost Outsmarted a Legendary Deer Hunter

Two weeks after his daughter-in-law missed a monster whitetail, Archibald Rutledge sat on her stump and waited for the buck to reappear

Tuna Fishing

The Biggest Tuna of All Time

Check out all the biggest tuna ever caught, according to the world recordbooks

Wildlife Management

The Ultimate Guide to Eating (and Donating) Roadkill

Many states have legalized harvest of game struck by vehicles. Here’s what to know if you're considering salvaging roadkill

Public Lands & Waters

Video: I Fished Ground Zero for the Ambler Road

I experienced one of the world's last great intact wildernesses — while it's still there

Wildlife Management

How Fast Can a Bear Run?

Here's a breakdown of the top speeds of North America's biggest predators, and what we know about all eight species of bear around the world