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The author tests one of the best rotary tools from Dremel.
Gear

The Best Rotary Tools of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

We put a roster of high-end and affordable rotary tools to the test

elk on hillside bugles, standing behind two cedar trees
Elk Hunting

Breaking the Rules to Kill a Bull Elk, from the Archives

“Textbook elk hunting? No way. Effective? You betcha”

Illustrated swordfish leaping out of the water
Saltwater Fishing

I Fought an 11-Foot Swordfish Solo from My 17-Foot Boat

As far as I could find out, no one fishing alone in a small boat had ever caught a swordfish. The problem was when I finally hooked one, he didn't seem to notice

Angler with smallmouth bass.
Bass Fishing

Fisherman Catches Trophy Smallmouth, Breaks Minnesota Catch-and-Release Record on Guided Trip

The 22.75-inch smallie was caught and released on Basswood Lake north of Ely

Spearfisherman with fish; aftermath of shark attack.
Animal Attacks

Spearfisherman Attacked by Bull Shark Says It’s a ‘Blessing’ He Kept His Hand

Wesley Fayard was spearfishing in the Gulf when a bull shark went for the fish on his stringer and bit down on his right hand

Vortex Defender pistol red dots.
Optics

Vortex Defender Red Dot Review: We Range Tested Every Model of the Defender

We drop-tested and shot drills with all three sizes of Defender red dot

new york record bass
Largemouth Bass

Tournament Angler Catches Record-Breaking Largemouth Bass While Practice Fishing in New York

Jim Brittenbaugh caught what will likely become New York's new state record largemouth bass on Cayuga Lake

A young deer fawn lying in a prescribed burn area.
Public Lands & Waters

No, Your Prescribed Burn Isn’t Killing Loads of Fawns and Turkey Poults

Controlled growing season burns overwhelmingly help wildlife, not harm them. Here’s why

A USFWS biologist with a collared goose.
Climate & Environment

Hunting and Fishing Makes Us Better Environmental Stewards, Study Shows

The lead researcher says killing animals under fair-chase conditions connects us to our ecosystem "in a way that makes us understand it, care for it, and look after it"

brooks heel drop
Gear

What Is Heel Drop? Here’s What You Need to Know When Buying Your Next Pair of Hiking or Running Shoes

Find the right lift for your next pair of hiking or running shoes

sable hunting
Big Game Hunting

The Sable Curse: Chasing the ‘Prince of Africa’ in the Karoo

The author had been on 15 African safaris before ever getting a crack at a mature bull sable. Would the sixteenth trip be different?

South Carolina angler with state-record amberjack.
Record Fish

Huge Amberjack That Ate Snapper Off Angler’s Line Breaks South Carolina Record

“I’ve caught amberjacks up to 80 pounds. But this fish was different — much stronger and larger than anything I’ve tangled with before.”

Caribou in Alaska
Policy & Legislation

The Federal Government Is Increasing Hunting Restrictions and Limiting Access on Millions of Acres of Public Land in Alaska with These 4 Measures

Quiet efforts by both the National Park Service and Federal Subsistence Board continue to chip away at hunting access for Alaskans and non-residents hoping to hunt here

A bluetick hound sniffs the base of a tree.
Animal Attacks

Two Hunting Dogs Were Attacked by Wolves in Wisconsin Just Days into Summer Training Season

“The hound had been mostly consumed leaving only the chest, both front legs, and head/neck”  

hunting with the .45-70
Rifle Ammo

.45-70 Cartridge Overview: The Immortal Big Game Round

Though the .45-70 is a relic of the blackpowder era, it has endured and retains a strong foothold among North American hunters

A grizzly bear in a meadow.
Grizzly Bear Hunting

Alberta Brings Back Grizzly Hunting, But Only for ‘Problem’ Bears

Grizzly bear hunting has been banned in the province since 2006. But with human-bear conflicts on the rise in, government officials say the rule change for approved hunters is necessary to protect Albertans

Fried fish tails one a white play.
Freshwater

Why You Should Eat Fried Fish Tails

The next time you fillet your catch, don’t be so quick to toss the fins

White-tailed Buck in the Great Smokey Mountains

The Best Deer Feeder System for Whitetail Management

Tired of deer feeders clogging, dying, missing feed sessions, or running out? Enter the Moultrie Mobile Feed Hub.

The tips of a whitetail buck's full velvet antlers peek above tall grass.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

The Ultimate Plan for Scouting Deer in Summer

Here's how a veteran whitetail hunter scouts all summer for success during the deer season

A man snaps a young angler's fishing rod in half.
Freshwater

Watch: Irate Homeowner Confronts Boys Fishing Private Pond, Snaps Their $200 Rod

"You're on private property, young man. Get outta here!"