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Mallards in flooded corn.
Waterfowl Hunting

Has Hot Cropping Ruined Duck Hunting? Here’s What the Data and Biologists Say About How Flooded Corn Affects Waterfowl Migration

A letter from Senator John Kennedy says the “unsportsmanlike” practice of hot cropping for mallards is ruining Southern duck seasons. Biologists say corn isn’t to blame for changing migrations

A crew of anglers with the Virginia record bluefin tuna.
Tuna Fishing

‘The Most Amazing Bite I’ve Ever Had.’ Monster Bluefin Tuna Smashes State Record That Was Just Hours Old

Caught off Virginia Beach, the big bluefin broke a 720-pound record that was certified just the night before

A photo of three wolves in Wyoming
Public Lands & Waters

Podcast: USFWS Director Brian Nesvik on the Future of Refuges and Wildlife Conservation

Under Director Brian Nesvik the USFWS is deferring to states, prioritizing hunting and fishing access, assessing its refuges, leveraging technology, and enabling the energy-first agenda of the Trump administration

The best optics deals on January 14, 2026
Binoculars

Today’s Best Deals on Optics: Thermal, Red Dots, Rifle Scopes, Binos, and Rangefinders

Deals on everything from $80 binoculars (that we actually recommend) to a heavily discounted Schmidt Bender rifle scope

A mountain lion on red sandstone in the Southwest.
Wildlife Management

Utah Is Culling Cougars to See If It Helps Deer. Houndsmen Aren’t Happy About It

The Utah Houndsmen Association says the new trapping effort puts their livelihoods at risk and is a bad look for the state

seekins havak ph3
Competitive Shooting

4 Great Rifles for Getting Started in NRL Hunter

You don’t need a custom rig to compete in NRL Hunter — these factory rifles are a great place to start

A photo of an ice fisherman holding up two white perch.
Panfish Fishing

Quick Strike Podcast: How to Crush Slab White Perch Through the Ice This Winter

Chasing these schooling hunters on the ice is fast-paced winter fun

The best knife sharpeners were tested by the author.
Knives

The Best Knife Sharpeners of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We review the best knife sharpeners to get a razor edge on your knives

The Tormek T4 Bushscraft knife sharpener
Knives

Tormek T-4 Bushcraft Review: The Ultimate Knife Sharpening System

Sharpen axes, knives, scissors, chisels, and more with this water stone sharpening system

A view of the Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge in central Oregon.
Public Lands & Waters

Interior Department Plans to Open All Its Public Land to Hunting and Fishing — Unless Specifically Closed by Site Managers

The Secretarial Order aims to "eliminate needless regulatory or administrative barriers and to expand opportunities"

A trapper with a beaver.
Opinion

Why America Needs Trapping More Than Ever

Trapping used to be a way of life—one that some of us have maintained all along. Fortunately, more people are starting to take up the tradition again

A bull moose wades in an Idaho stream.
Wildlife Management

Idaho Man Gets Lifetime Hunting Ban for Roping a Bull Moose

The 39-year-old pleaded guilty in court after telling wildlife officers that he regretted roping the bull moose and then leaving it for dead

trophy coues deer at night
Deer Hunting

I Hunted Coues Deer in Mexico’s Cartel Country

Despite the potential danger, five buddies charge into Sonora for a DIY hunting adventure during the January rut

An illustration of a man smoking a pipe in a deer camp
Whitetail Deer Hunting

I Let the Biggest Buck of My Life Walk So a Kid Could Tag It

For this old deer camp leader, his "best" buck wasn't even his own

An illustration of a deer heart and a fixed blade knife.
Wild Game Recipes

These 6 Wild-Game Rituals Have Stood the Test of Time

Swordfish eyeball shots, sliced deer heart, and Thanksgiving elk — these are the hunting and fishing customs that have flourished over the years

tiny but heroic looking jack russell terrier stands in front of downed cape buffalo
Big Game Hunting

10 Epic Photos of the Fearless Safari Dogs in South Africa

Jack Russells are the blood-tracking breed preferred by many South African big-game hunters for their grit and skill

An Oklahoma bow hunter with a record-book bull elk.
Elk Hunting

After Finally Listening to My Buddy, My Bull Is a New Oklahoma State Record

It's the new No. 1 typical archery bull in the state — for now

ruger red label
Double Barrel Shotguns

Ruger Red Label III Review: This Classic American Over/Under Is Back and Better Than Ever

The new Red Label is being made by Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company, right here in the U.S.A

Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 being tested.
Camping Gear

The 5 Best Portable Power Stations of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We tested all the top portable power stations and whittled the field down to our top five

A photo of an old elk hunter with a polaroid and an ivory
Hunting

21 Hunters on the Lucky Charms We Never, Ever Hunt Without

As long as we’ve hunted, we’ve relied on charms to bring us luck — and meat. Here are some favorites