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A shark hunting
Shark Fishing

Watch: Hammerhead Hunts and Kills Reef Shark in Rare Drone Footage

“That’s a big f*cking shark!”

bass lure trout
Trout Fishing

How to Catch Giant Trout on Bass Lures

Trout are often thought of as finicky feeders, and a lot of the time they can be. But the truth is you can catch some giants using lures and techniques carried over from the bass world

22 ARC AR rifle
Semi-Automatic Rifles

I Built a Pair of 22 ARC Rifles in the AR Platform — and They Were Impressively Accurate

This hot new cartridge was made for gas guns, and putting together your own high-performance rig might be easier than you think

Erik Barber tests the best climbing sticks
Backcountry Hunting Gear

The Best Climbing Sticks of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

These sticks are light, packable, and perfect for mobile hunting

Hiker wears a value ultralight backpack.
Gear

Does Ultralight Gear Have to be Ultra-Expensive?

The extremes of the likes of Hyperlite and Zpacks have given cottage companies a bad wrap with traditional backpackers. Here’s why they’re wrong

Giant shark photos.
Shark Fishing

The Biggest Sharks Ever Caught

We take a look at the some of the heaviest sharks ever caught on a rod-and-reel and certified as world records

Two college fishermen hold up bass at a Bassmaster tournament.
Bass Fishing

Podcast: Why Today’s College Anglers Are Tomorrow’s Bass Pros

Plenty of today's pro bass fishermen came up through the college ranks, and more are on their way. We sat down with the winners of the 2024 Bassmaster College National Championship to talk about their big win on Lake Hartwell and their insight from the college circuit

The author climbs a tree using the Trophyline Hyperlite climbing sticks
Bow Hunting Gear

Trophyline HyperLite Climbing Sticks Review: Ultralight or Ultra Hype?

These new climbing sticks are crazy light (and crazy expensive)

The test team shoots the best overall air rifle on a tripod.
Hunting Gear

The Best Air Rifles of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

We tested 15 air rifles head-to-head over two days

A guy shoots a tan Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod 2 at the range.
Semi-Auto Shotguns

Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod 2 Chisel Stock Review: The Best Tactical Shotgun on the Market

Early-Season Teal Hunting Tactics You’ve Never Tried (But Should)
Duck Hunting

Early-Season Teal Hunting Tactics You’ve Never Tried (But Should)

Here are six tricks that will put more blue-wings on the strap this September

Game wardens wearing body cameras.
Policy & Legislation

Should All Game Wardens Wear Body Cams? Washington State Thinks So

Starting next month, all 152 of the state’s game wardens will be required to record each and every interaction they have with a member of the public

Ravin R18
Bow Hunting Gear

Ravin R18 Range Test and Review: An Ultralight and Compact Crossbow With a Truly Bizarre Design

The Ravin R18 has a sleek, futurist look and it's meant for close-range hunting in tight quarters

We tested the best tick repellents.
Camping Gear

The Best Tick Repellents of 2025

The best methods for staying tick-free, whether you’re chasing spring turkeys, early fall whitetails, or remote mountain-top views

Shooting the Beretta 1301 Mod 2 shotgun at the range.
Shotguns

The Best Home Defense Shotguns of 2025, Range Tested and Reviewed

We tested seven new and popular defensive and tactical shotguns over the course of a week to determine which are best, and which to avoid

smallmouth bugs
Smallmouth Bass

Podcast: The Secrets to Catching Bug-Drunk Smallmouths

Don’t miss out on the coolest (and most subtle) bass bite of the summer

A CWD-detection dog identifies a CWD-positive sample.
Wildlife Management

Dogs Are Really Good at Detecting Chronic Wasting Disease, Study Shows

Six dogs proved that they could identify samples from CWD-positive deer with more than 90 percent accuracy in many cases. Here's what that means for CWD containment

conservation tax leakage
Bow Hunting Gear

Some Foreign Hunting and Fishing Gear Manufacturers Aren’t Paying Required Conservation Taxes

A federal audit reveals that tax “leakage” on overseas direct-to-consumer bowhunting and fishing products could total $17 million annually

A Marathon GSAR Anthracite on a hike.
Gear

Marathon GSAR Anthracite Review: A Watch Built for the Outdoors

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

backpackers traverse a hillside using trekking poles.
Gear

How to Use Trekking Poles

Here are a few simple tricks that make trekking poles more useful