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Striped Bass Fishing

Quick Strike Podcast: 3 Critical Things to Know About Stripers in Spring

Don’t wait for fall to get in on the action with coastal bass

Gear

The Best Electric Mountain Bikes of 2026, Trail Tested

Add a boost to your uphill with a full-suspension motorized mountain bike

Optics

The Best Red Dot Sights of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

There are loads of reliable red dot sights on the market these days, so we tested them to find the best

Freshwater

Shooting Walleyes in the Great Lakes Is Growing Because of This Spearfisherman

While spearing walleye, pike, and lakers is controversial, Jon Durtka says spearfishermen have more in common with hook-and-line anglers than you might think

Panfish Fishing

‘Never Seen a Stumpknocker So Big!” Georgia Catfisherman Lands Record Spotted Sunfish

The state's first new freshwater record of the year tied the existing state record

Big Game Hunting

I Was Charged by a Cape Buffalo While Testing One of the Earliest .458 Win. Mags

Before Winchester ever sold one of its rifles chambered in .458, I took it on safari in Kenya

Guns

Glock X Aimpoint: We Test the New Aimpoint COA Red Dot

One of the newest and most innovative pistol red-dot sights on the market was launched exclusively on Glock pistols, but we think this is the future of handgun optics

Gear

The Best Pistol Lights of 2026

These pistol lights provide excellent illumination and intuitive controls

Policy & Legislation

Idaho Hunters Want Restrictions on Drones, Thermals, and Cellular Trail Cams

An Idaho citizens committee recommends limitations on disruptive technology for hunting, but the public will have a chance to weigh in on recommendations during rule-making process

Wildlife Management

Coloradans Who Oppose Wolf Reintroduction Can’t Agree on How to Try Ending It

One group is trying to end the wolf reintroduction by ballot measure. Opponents say it's too little too late to be effective at managing wolf conflicts that are unfolding now

Antelope Hunting

Antelope Numbers Are Dropping. That’s Why Two Hunters Are Launching the North American Pronghorn Foundation

The new conservation group will focus on struggling herds and habitat

Animal Attacks

Bit By a Gator? It’s Your Own Dang Fault, Scientists Say

Researchers analyzed decades of incident reports and found that “risky behavior” by humans played a role in 96 percent of alligator attacks

Fishing Gear

The Best Polarized Sunglasses of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Top shades tested for quality, durability, and comfort

Turkey Hunting

I Called in My First Turkey During a Lightning Storm

There was nowhere to take shelter, and I decided dying in the turkey woods was as good a place as any

Bass Fishing

3 Killed, 3 Injured in Boat Wreck at Major League Fishing Tournament

Officials say the crash involved a center console vessel and Nitro bass boat

What American Gun Owners Should Know About Freedom Munitions

This Idaho-based DTC ammo maker is American owned.

Whitetail Deer Hunting

What Are the Keys to Managing for Bucks with Bigger Antlers?

It turns out that hunters can only do so much to impact antler growth through nutrition and genetics. But we can have a big impact on age structure

Wildlife Management

Stunning Trail Cam Video Captures the Moment a Black Bear Pounces on a Fawn

The rare footage offers a glimpse into an intense predator-prey encounter in the deer woods

Fishing Rods

The Best Bass Fishing Rods, Tested and Reviewed

We tested both specialty and all-around tools at various price points

Gear

The Best Ski Pants of 2026, Slope Tested

We tested the top snow pants on the slopes