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Largemouth Bass

How to Fish a Free Rig: Here’s What You Need to Know About This Underrated Bass Technique

The deceptively simple free rig might just be better than the classic Texas rig at putting bass in the boat

Hunting Rifles

The Q Mini Fix, Tested and Reviewed

This versatile rifle from Q is an impressive do-all micro bolt action

Shark Fishing

Tournament Angler Pulled Overboard by Giant Shark Remains Lost at Sea

Officials are now searching a 1,500-square-mile area of the Pacific for Paul Barning, who was reeling in a big shark when he got tangled in his line

Hunting Gear

The Best Slingshots of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

These modern slingshots go well beyond a Y-shaped stick

Double Barrel Shotguns

Benelli vs. Beretta: Which Italian Shotgun Maker Is Your Favorite?

Both brands make excellent shotguns. Which one is best depends on your shooting and hunting style

Camping Gear

The Best Camping Gadgets of 2026

These pieces of gear make camping all the more enjoyable

Freshwater

How to Tie a Palomar Knot: A Step-by-Step Guide with Photos and Video

Incredibly strong and simple to tie, this may be the most important knot for any angler to learn

Saltwater Fishing

Quick Strike Podcast: The Lost Art of Winter Flounder Fishing

These delicious underdog flatfish are making a comeback, and now is the time to get in on the action

Saltwater Fishing

Watch: Anglers Toss Rod Overboard So They Can Land Two Blue Marlin at Once

“It’s a real fire drill, but it’s exciting, and that’s exactly why we love billfishing”

Saltwater Fishing

Nearly Half of All Florida Anglers Are Losing Fish to Sharks, Study Shows

The taxman is just as bad as charter captains have been saying

Wilderness Survival

I Didn’t Trust My Sled Dog. My Poor Judgement Nearly Killed Us All

After a trip to town during trapping season, I urged my lead dog to cross a section of ice that looked fine. That decision cost us dearly

Optics

How to Adjust Binoculars Properly

Most folks don't know how to properly focus their binoculars. Here's a quick guide from two all-time optics experts

Turkey Hunting

How to Butcher a Wild Turkey (and Get Every Last Cut of Meat)

There’s more meat on a wild turkey than the breast and legs. Here's how to butcher a turkey and save every last cut

Panfish Fishing

‘Easily the Biggest I’ve Ever Caught.’ How This Ice Fisherman Caught His PB Jumbo Yellow Perch at Mille Lacs

These are his tips for avoiding small walleye, and holding out for big perch

Hunting Gear

The Best Hunting Tripods of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

The new breed of tough, light carbon tripods will make you a better long-distance rifle shot while upping your optics game

Gear

The Best Insoles for Hiking of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Find pain relief, injury prevention, and more comfortable hikes with these supportive and cushioned inserts

Public Lands & Waters

Poll: 65 Percent of Westerners Oppose Giving States Control of Federal Land

A survey of both Republicans and Democrats in eight Western states shows that most American voters there oppose transferring federal lands to the states. A full 89 percent of voters wanted to keep National Monument designations in place

Elk Hunting

Remembering Wayne Carlton, the Hunter Who Revolutionized Wild-Game Calling

A turkey hunter turned elk-calling pioneer, Carlton moved West and ultimately reshaped how many hunters pursue and call elk

Camping

Where to Go Camping — Even Without a Campsite Reservation

No campsite reservation? Here’s how to snag place to set up camp, even at the last minute

Camping

How to Pitch a Tent: Setup, Siting Your Tent, and Other Considerations

Pitching a tent is about more than just following the manufacturer's instructions