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Jack O'Connor, reclining in the grass while taking a break on a hunt.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Jack O’Connor’s Last Hunt, From the Archives

When Jack asked whether we could hunt whitetails together, I was overwhelmed. Little did I know this would be the legend's final outing

The 8-Mile wolf pack killed a cow elk at a high school in Monana.
Conservation

Yellowstone Wolves Kill Elk, Drag Carcass onto High School Football Field

Just another day in Montana

best grills
Gear

The Best Grills of 2026, Chosen By Our Editors

These are the hottest grills on the market and they’ve proven themselves over years of good cooking

A grizzly bear walks through snow near a fence.
Conservation

Wyoming Officials Euthanize First Grizzly Bear to Wander into Bighorn Mountains in a Century

The subadult male bruin predated a cow some 80 miles east of Wyoming’s known grizzly range

Chronic wasting disease hunter head dropoff container
Big Game Hunting

Viral Articles Claim Two ‘Hunters Died After Consuming CWD-Infected Venison.’ Here’s What Really Happened

There is no evidence that chronic wasting disease has jumped to humans

We tested the best humminbird fish finders.
Fishing Gear

The Best Humminbird Fish Finders of 2026

If you know you want a Humminbird, but aren't sure which one, this guide is for you

Anglers evacuate a float plane that crashed near the Chandeleur Islands.
Wilderness Survival

Charter Captain Rescues Floatplane Pilot and 3 Anglers Who Literally Crashed His Fishing Spot

'Their plane was sinking and that place is loaded with sharks'

280 Ackley Improved
Ammo

The 280 Ackley Improved Is Still One of the Greatest Western Big Game Cartridges

Flat-shooting, accurate, and mild-recoiling, the 70-year-old .280 AI still deserves props as one of the best all-around Western big-game cartridges

The Swarovski Visio smart binocular
Binoculars

Swarovski AX Visio Review: The Most Advanced, and Controversial, Birding Binocular

The new AX Visio combines AI, a GPS-informed compass, a digital field guide, and world-class glass in a $4,800 optic

A bull elk bugles in the woods.
Elk Hunting

Wisconsin Hunters Will Get More Chances to Hunt Elk This Fall

As Midwestern elk herds grow, Wisconsin is adding elk tags with a new hunt this fall.

A man in a camo sunshirt and hood leans a lever-action rifle against a tree as he prepares to shoot.
Guns

Podcast: The Time of the Lever Gun Is Now

Not only have lever-gun designs from the 1890s managed to remain relevant for 130 years, they’re better than ever

A drop of blood on the tooth of a crocodile.
Big Game Hunting

Hunting the Nile Crocodile, the Very Picture of Death

To hunt a Nile crocodile requires precise shot placement, steady nerves, and a willingness to face your deepest fears

Federal TSS 12 ga
Turkey Hunting

Podcast: The Truth About TSS Turkey Loads

We discuss the pattern performance, physics, and field anecdotes that will help you better understand Tungsten Super Shot

Testing the best cast iron skillets for camping
Camping

The Best Cast Iron Skillets for Camping of 2026, Tested

The best 4-season tents are set up in the snow.
Camping Gear

The Best 4-Season Tents of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Keep camping all year long with one of the top four-season tents

We tested the best tactical flashlights.
Gear

The Best Tactical Flashlights of 2026

Find our picks for the top rifle, pistol, and handheld flashlights

Best Camping Percolators of 2022
Camping Gear

The Best Camping Percolators of 2026

Rise and shine with a great cup of joe using one of the best camping percolators

The Best Family Tents of 2026
Camping Gear

The Best Family Tents of 2026

Keep your family comfortable on your next camping trip

The author using one of the best bow presses from Last Chance Archery.
Bow Hunting Gear

The Best Bow Presses for the Home Bow Mechanic

No home bow shop is complete without a bow press

Feet in front of a vista
Adventure

It’s Time to Give Barefoot Shoes a Try

Here’s how to safely take the plunge (Hint: You can keep your hiking boots and Hokas)