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Baits, Lures, & Flies

A Fishing Gift Guide for Shoppers Who Know Nothing About Fishing. Plus, 3 Gift Items You Should Never Buy

Share this fisherman's gift guide and avoid the bass slippers and trout boxers

Wildlife Management

The New Blacktail Deer Foundation Aims to Conserve These Underrated Deer Subspecies

As the latest critter group forms, one of America’s original wildlife conservation organizations fades

Mule Deer Hunting

Hunter Amnesia: What It Is, and How You Can Avoid It

At one time or another, we’ve all blacked out when that big buck, bull, or bear steps out, but focusing on a shooting process will help you make better decisions, more accurate shots, and fewer silly mistakes

Whitetail Deer Hunting

On Her First Successful Deer Hunt with Her Husband, Hunter Shoots a Super Wide Pennsylvania Buck

"For a buck like that to be in Pennsylvania is incredible. It was a real surprise"

Animal Attacks

I Fought Off a Brown Bear with My Fishing Rod, and Other Close Calls While Living in Remote Alaska

I've been charged by brown bears, fended off grizzlies, and even tracked down a man-eating polar bear. Here's what decades of hunting, fishing, and living in Alaska's wildest bear country looks like

Backcountry Hunting Gear

The Best Personal Locator Beacons and Satellite Messengers of 2026

Find the right PLB or sat device for your next outdoor adventure

Whitetail Deer Hunting

Tyler Jordan Tags a 200-Class Louisiana Buck That Could Be the New State Record

The son of Realtree’s founder is no stranger to big bucks, his latest Louisiana giant — a personal best — has hunters talking

Ammo

Federal and Remington Ammunition Were Sold to a Czech Company. Here’s Why the CEO Says That’s a Good Thing for American Hunters and Shooters

A collection of iconic American ammo brands were sold to the Prague-based Czechoslovak Group group last month. Here’s what the CEO and Chairman has to say about the new ownership and the future of the company

Wildlife Management

CJ Alexander to Serve Time, Pay $43K for Poaching Giant Ohio Buck and Trying to Cover It Up

Alexander's sentence also includes a minimum 10-year revocation of his hunting privileges

Whitetail Deer Hunting

An Oklahoma Bowhunter Heard Rumors That the 180-Class Buck He’d Been Hunting for Years Had Been Hit by a Car. They Weren’t True

"I got pictures of him that first night. I sure was glad to know he was still alive"

Camping Gear

The Best Hiking Sunglasses, Tested and Reviewed

We tested a variety of glasses to determine which pair is best for your next outdoor adventure

Pheasant Hunting

Podcast: How to Miss Fewer Birds

Yeah, you should've practiced more this summer, but it's a little late now. Here’s how to tune up your wingshooting mid-season

Camping Gear

Best Camping Flashlights, Tested and Reviewed

Gear up for your next long weekend with one of these grab-and-go options

Whitetail Deer Hunting

A Son Finally Tracked Down His Dad’s Long-Lost Buck. It’s the Biggest Typical Whitetail Ever Killed in Kansas

A Polaroid photo sparked a seven-year quest to recover a piece of Kansas hunting history and rewrite the record books

Big Game Hunting

Boone and Crockett Accepts Javelina as the Continent’s Newest Trophy Species, the First Addition in Nearly 25 Years

Javelina, which are native to the Southwest, are now classified as a big game species eligible for entry to the Club's record books

Whitetail Deer Hunting

Bowhunter Tries a Closer Setup, Draws on a Huge Buck While Surrounded by Does

“There is nothing more rewarding than beating a mature deer at his own game of cat and mouse”

Policy & Legislation

Feds Propose Listing the Monarch Butterfly Under the Endangered Species Act

Monarch habitat stretches across the continent. Listing the butterfly under the ESA, as the USFWS is proposing, could impact wildlife habitat and land use in America

Deer Hunting Gear

Ozonics HR600 Review: Field Testing a High-Tech Scent Eliminator

Can ozone give you an edge in the whitetail woods? Here’s how Ozonic’s latest unit performed in the field

Mule Deer Hunting

The Biggest Mishaps of My Deer-Hunting Career, by Jim Zumbo

Our former hunting editor's close calls and embarrassing misadventures weren't always funny at the time

Mule Deer Hunting

How to Skin a Deer, Step by Step

If you plan to butcher your own deer, you’ll need to skin it first. Here’s how to remove a deer hide