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Three .38 special cartridges (left) beside three 9mm cartridges to illustrate the .38 special vs 9mm debate.
Handgun Ammo

38 Special vs. 9mm: How the Old Law Enforcement Handgun Cartridge Stacks Up Against the New One

The .38 Special and 9mm have interesting and intertwined histories. Here's how they stack up today

A fly fisherman holds up a smallmouth bass.
Smallmouth Bass

Guide to Fishing for Smallmouth Bass in the Fall

Here are some tips on where to look for fall smallies, and how to target them during this transition period

A mountain lion walks through a Colorado pine forest.
Animal Attacks

Colorado Camper Killed Mountain Lion with a Shovel as It Fought His Husky

State officials are still investigating the incident, which involved a man, his dog, and what he called an "extremely aggressive" lion

Bears Ears National Monument
Policy & Legislation

Final Bears Ears National Monument Plan Bans All Recreational Shooting on 1.3 Million Acres of Federal Land

The decision comes as a surprise given the lack of user conflict or safety concerns with target shooting at the site in Utah

a nice typical whitetail buck walks across a grassy field
Whitetail Deer Hunting

10 Odd and Unorthodox Deer Hunting Tips That Actually Do Work

These deer hunting tactics might seem insane at first glance, but if you try them, you'll see they actually work

The author holding a musky caught on one of the best musky reels
Fishing Reels

The Best Musky Reels of 2026, Tested on the Water

These reels are built to throw giant baits all day and battle big fish to the boat

A Sangin Neptune in its natural environment
Gear

The Best Dive Watches of 2026, Chosen by a Military Diver

We spoke to a certified combat diver about his favorite time pieces

A man shooting a wooden airgun looking through a black air rifle scoppe
Rifle Scopes

The Best Air Rifle Scopes of 2026

Jim Chapman reviewed the best air rifle scopes in the field to bring you his top picks

A Solid Start

A Solid Start

Bushnell's newest line up has the foundation you need for high-level rifle accuracy on your next whitetail hunt.

Two photos show a brown bear attacking and killing another bear.
Animal Attacks

Brown Bear Kills a Sow in NPS Livestream, Reminding Shocked Viewers that Alaska’s Bears Are Indeed Wild

The NPS delayed Fat Bear Week after countless viewers watched the live-streamed footage from Katmai National Park that showed a large boar attacking and killing a sow, then dragging her carcass out of the water

Cow elk jump over a barbed wire ranch fence.
Big Game Hunting

Film: Public-Land Elk Hunters and Ranchers Can Be Good Neighbors. Here’s How

Elk are dividing us. Here’s how to balance the expectations of Western hunters with those of working ranchers

kid kayak fishing
Freshwater

How to Get Your Kids Into Kayak Fishing

Taking a little kid kayak fishing doesn’t have to be daunting if you set reasonable expectations and stick to a plan

We tested the best water purification tablets.
Camping

I Tested the 5 Best Water Purification Tablets for Backpacking and Survival

A side-by-side look at how well the top choices perform on shelf life, taste, ease of use, and overall protection

The author tested the best elk hunting packs by carrying light and heavy loads in them.
Backcountry Hunting Gear

The Best Elk Hunting Packs, Tested and Reviewed

We tested everything from lightweight day packs to 7,000 cubic inch expedition bags for their ability haul light or heavy loads

best trail cameras
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Podcast: Here’s Why Your Trail Cameras Don’t Work Properly

All trail camera brands are susceptible to malfunctions in the field. Here's how to avoid the most common ones

treestand heights
Bow Hunting

Video: Testing the Best Treestand Height for Bowhunting

You’re not hunting as high as you think you are — and that’s probably a good thing. Here’s how treestand height affects shot angle and shot presentation for bowhunters

How to Shoot a Side by Side

How to Shoot a Side by Side

A giant hybrid sheep that was bred illegally in Montana.
Wildlife Management

Montana Man Sentenced to 6 Months in Prison for Smuggling, Cloning, and Breeding Giant Hybrid Sheep

Arthur “Jack” Schubarth illegally imported Marco Polo sheep parts from Central Asia and used cloned embryos to create a giant Marco Polo argali hybrid ram he named the “Montana Mountain King”

An illustration of an old-school bowhunter glassing a hillside.
Mule Deer Hunting

A Dozen Blown Stalks: Teaching My Buddy to Bowhunt Mule Deer

When the author brings his duck hunting partner out West, he's torn between teaching him to hunt and trying to fill their tags

We tested the best portable solar panels.
Camping Gear

The Best Portable Solar Panels of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

A side-by-side look at 100W to 400W options from Jackery, EcoFlow, Bluetti, Anker, Goal Zero, and more