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Fishing Reels

The Best Fly Reels, Tested and Reviewed

From budget to big game, we help you find the best fly reel

Camping Gear

The Best Camping Mattresses for Couples of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We slept on the most popular double-wide sleeping pads to see which was best for your next camping trip

Animal Attacks

A Dozen Times I Should Have Died While Hunting and Fishing

Risk taking is a big part of hunting and fishing. Every time I go into the woods or on the water, I'm gambling that Mother Nature will not arrange to get me drowned, crushed, lost, or perhaps mauled by a bear

Turkey Hunting

‘Never in a Million Years.’ Turkey Hunter Tags Banded Gobbler in Oklahoma

Turkey banding programs are ramping up as states try to better understand wild turkey population declines

Turkey Hunting

How to Use Trail Cameras for Turkey Hunting

Cell cams can help you pattern gobblers more consistently. Here’s how it’s done

Fishing

This Bounty Hunter Is Earning Thousands Fishing for Snakeheads in Baltimore

A new reward program pays local anglers $30 for every snakehead, blue and flathead catfish they harvest from the area

Optics

The Best Red Dots for Shotguns of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We shot and hunted with the top red dots on the market. These are our favorites for shotguns

Natural Disaster Survival

We Fished Through a Tornado Until It Flipped My Boat. I Only Survived by the Grace of God

A pastor was fishing with his dog and a buddy in Texas when a tornado hit. He walked away from the lake with his faith stronger than ever

Camping Gear

The Best Power Banks for Camping of 2026

Charge your devices and appliances with the best portable batteries for the outdoors

Double Barrel Shotguns

Who Killed the Side-by-Side Shotgun?

Our former shooting editor explains why hunters helped phase out side-by-sides

Freshwater

A Wisconsin Fisherman Just Landed This State-Record Yellow Bass

Vairin Meesouk caught the nearly 3-pound bass from Mendota Lake in Madison

Freshwater

Minnesota Just Confirmed This Lake Trout as a New State Record

Not bad for someone who caught his first-ever laker that same day

Handguns

Steiner TOR-X Laser Trainer Review: The Ultimate Dry Fire Practice Tool

The Tor-X combines dry fire training tech from Mantis with a quality laser from Steiner

Optics

The Best Pistol Red Dots of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We tested the top red dot sights for your handgun

Bass Fishing

‘I Wasn’t Seeking Glory.’ Smallmouth Bass Caught in Chicago Was Just an Ounce Shy of the State Record

Local bass angler Kyle Danhausen says he caught the big smallie — and a lot of flak online — while fishing one of his favorite spots

Wildlife Management

California Sheriff Declares His County ‘Under Siege’ from Gray Wolves

"These wolves are demonstrating very little fear of humans and are moving closer and closer into our residential areas and communities"

Gear

The Best Inflatable Paddle Boards of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We tested SUPs from ISLE, Bote, iRocker, Red Paddle, and Decathlon to help you find the right board for your needs

Turkey Hunting

At 94, Mossy Oak Legend Mr. Fox Just Tagged a Gobbler from This Custom Golf-Cart Blind

Three years after his last hunt, Mr. Fox Haas returned to the turkey woods and punched another tag

Gear

The Best Stud Finders of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

The top stud finders do a lot more than simply locating studs. Here's how the top units performed in our hands-on test

Carp Fishing

This Fishing Guide Probably Just Broke His Own State Record with a Massive Bighead Carp

Bryan Baker's 118-plus-pound bighead carp is also big enough to replace the world record, but rules around snagging could keep it from attaining world-record status