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A Benelli M4 EXT with an older Benelli M1 Super 90 on gravel
Semi-Auto Shotguns

Tactical Upgrade: Benelli M4 EXT Review

We shoot this new addition to the M4 family against a vintage M1 Super 90

We tested the best camping tents.
Camping Gear

The 7 Best Camping Tents We’ve Tested

Gear up for summer with a shelter that fits the whole family

black lures
Largemouth Bass

The Scientific Reason Why Black Lures Catch the Most Fish

Forget that snazzy new holographic finish. Here’s why black, the most boring lure color ever, rules the water

A grizzly bear walking through grass.
Animal Attacks

Missing Hiker Found Dead in Glacier National Park Was Likely Killed by a Grizzly

Although the incident remains under investigation, park officials said the victim's injuries were "consistent with those sustained by a bear encounter"

A painting of a piebald buck running through the woods with a hunter in the tree behind him.
Trophy Deer

Every Farmer and Hunter Had a Story About the Elusive White Buck. Here’s How I Finally Caught Up to Him

Every local had a story — some more credible than others — about the ghost deer. Here's mine

A red snapper caught offshore.
Saltwater Fishing

Trump Administration Helps Establish Longest Red Snapper Seasons in Decades. Fishermen and State Agencies Are Thrilled

“We love and respect our Fishermen and, unlike the Democrats, will only do good for them. To all those who fish ‘Red Snapper’ — TRUMP and NOAA are delivering for you”

An angler lies next to a giant, state-record sturgeon.
Freshwater

‘A Bare Knuckles Fight.’ Fishing Buddies Wrestled This State-Record Sturgeon into Their Boat

After a long battle on the Rainy River, Travis Keating and his buddies landed a huge lake sturgeon that was too big to fit in the net

Bass caught using Garmin LiveScope fish finder
Fishing Reels

The Only Rod and Reel You Need for Bass Fishing

These versatile rods and reels are all you need for catching bass anywhere they swim

An italian angler with one of the biggest Wels catfish ever caught.
Shark Fishing

These 6 Monsters Are the Biggest Fish Ever Caught — At Least On Record

Sharks rule the water in terms of sheer weight, but there are plenty of other big fish in (and excluded from) the record books

A herd of elk on private farmland.
Wildlife Management

South Dakota to Issue ‘Unlimited’ Elk Tags for Hunters East of the Missouri River

“Elk are a fantastic big game animal that are welcome in every other part of the state, but the fact is we just can’t tolerate having them in eastern South Dakota”

a color photograph of Grancel Fitz with a giant caribou
Big Game Hunting

I Walked Away From a Record Book Bull to Kill the Woodland Caribou of My Dreams

Outdoor legend Grancel Fitz took a spectacular caribou bull in Newfoundland

A West Virginia angler with a big pickerel.
Freshwater

Kayak Angler Breaks His Own Fishing Record Using a Lure He Designed

"I thought it was just a nice-sized pickerel until I got it close to my kayak and saw it was like a huge torpedo”

9mm luger cartridges
Handguns

The 9mm Is Still the Greatest Cartridge of All Time

By volume and distribution, the 9mm Luger has been the greatest cartridge success in history

An angler with a big pikeminnow in Washington.
Freshwater

Walleye Fisherman Catches a Pending World-Record Pikeminnow — the Native Fish That Has a Bounty On Its Head

After some convincing from his wife and fishing buddy, Bill Saunders certified his pikeminnow as a Washington record. The fish is now a pending world record, too

Joe Cermele with a fat striped bass standing on a boat.
Saltwater Fishing

The 7 Best Saltwater Lures for Catching Everything

These are the seven must-have baits for any saltwater angler

Expert recommendations on the best barefoot shoes
Camping Gear

After Hiking 1,000+ Miles in The Best Barefoot Shoes, This Is What We Actually Wear Everyday

The ultimate guide for finding the right pair of minimalist shoes to start your barefoot journey

A grizzly bear sow in Yellowstone National Park.
Animal Attacks

Yellowstone Hikers Evacuated by Helicopter After Bear Attack in the Front Country

Another hiker who arrived on scene shortly after the attack helped stabilize the victims and coordinate their rescue

The Best Camp Axes
Camping Gear

The Best Camping Axes: Custom to Budget Options for Every Camp Task

We put the top camp axes and hatchets to the test

An angler fishing for muskie.
Pike and Muskie Fishing

A Tribe in Wisconsin Wants to Restrict Non-Members from Fishing for Walleye and Muskie. They Also Aim to Ban Trolling and Forward-Facing Sonar

A federal judge has blocked restrictions for now, but a court battle looms

brown bear hunt
Bear Hunting

Stalking This Massive Costal Brown Bear Was the Greatest Experience of My Hunting Career

"It was the first time I’d ever walked up to an animal and thought, 'If I never pull the trigger again, so be it'”