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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

An illustration of a dog and a coyote fighting
Coyote Hunting

I Track Coyotes with Dogs and Snowshoes. It’s the Greatest Hunt of All Time

It's hard to beat a good pack of coyote dogs and a fresh track

An Iowa hunter with a 14-point buck.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Disabled Army Vet Caps off a Special Muzzleloader Season with Two Big Bucks in Three Days

Tyler Woehlk filled his first-ever Iowa Disabled Veterans deer tag on the biggest buck he’s ever killed

Vortex AMG 1-10x24
Rifle Scopes

Vortex AMG 1-10×24: The World’s Most Advanced LPVO

Built for British Special Forces, this scope is now available to the general public

A bowhunter with the new Oklahoma record nontypical elk.
Elk Hunting

Army Veteran Arrows State-Record Elk on a Military Base in Oklahoma

The nontypical bull is the first to measure over 400 inches ever taken in the state

A herd of bison graze on Antelope Island, Utah.
Wildlife Management

Colorado Just Opened the Door to Its First Wild Bison Hunt in More Than a Century

The newly established "bison roster" and surrounding regulations are meant to align with a new state law that protects free-roaming bison

25 weatherby rpm cartridge
Rifle Ammo

Weatherby Launches New 25 WBY RPM: A High-Performance 25-Caliber Cartridge Meant for Modern Bullets

Using their Rebated Precision Magnum case, Weatherby is bringing an all-new quarter bore to the table

The Bass Pro Shops Clearance Event
Gear

The Bass Pro Shops Clearance Event: The 17 Best Deals on Optics, Guns, Fishing Gear, and Bikes

Bass Pro is having a massive clearance event with great deals on some of our favorite products

row of pheasant hunters
Hunting

11 Times a Hunting Partner Messed Up So Bad, They Never Got Invited Back to Camp

Short horror stories about how (not) to burn bridges with your hunting partners

A hiker crosses at Iron Bar ranch
Public Lands & Waters

We Corner Crossed the Wyoming Ranch That Started It All. Accessing Those Public Lands Is Still Complicated

After corner-crossing between federal land was legalized in six states last year, hunters, hikers, and landowners are still grappling with the practical challenges of access

A black and white photo of Jack O'Connor standing over a cape buffalo.
Big Game Hunting

O’Connor in Botswana: Charged by a Cape Buffalo That Refused to Die

What seemed like a straightforward ambush turns into a stalk for a wounded buff in the dense brush