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sharpen an axe
Camping Gear

How to Sharpen an Axe

This step-by-step guide details everything you need to get your axe super sharp

The Rogue River Trail in southwestern Oregon.
Survival

16 Stranded Hikers Rescued in Oregon After Blisters Prevented Them from Hiking Out

A group of adults and teens were hiking the Rogue River Trail when blisters and inclement weather kept them from going further, the Curry County Sheriff’s Office reports

A flock of wild turkeys forages in a field.
Hunting

Wildlife Commissioner Cited for Hunting Turkeys Over Bait Says He Didn’t Know the Crickets Were There

Mississippi Wildlife Commissioner Leonard Bentz also says he inspected the property's deer feeders before hunting to ensure they didn't contain any bait

A pair of coyotes stand in brushy cover.
Conservation

Michigan Is Getting Sued for Shortening Its Coyote Season

After expanding Michigan’s coyote season to year-round in 2016, the Michigan Fish and Wildlife Commission has decided to return to a 9-month season to prevent take of coyotes when they have pups

We tested the best fat tire electric bikes.
Gear

The Best Fat Tire Electric Bikes of 2026

E-bikes are fun and efficient to ride, and fat tire models are the way to go

We tested the best fletching jigs.
Gear

The Best Fletching Jigs of 2026

Make custom fletched arrows or speedy repairs with these jigs

Researchers are leaving vaccine treat balls in ag fields for deer.
Conservation

Wildlife Managers Are Hiding Meds in Alfalfa to Vaccinate Wild Deer

Much like concealing your dog’s pills in cheese, researchers are distributing bovine tuberculosis vaccines to whitetails in balls of shredded alfalfa and molasses

We tested the best women's running shoes.
Gear

The Best Women’s Running Shoes of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Our testers ran hundreds of miles to evaluate the pros and cons of models from Altra, Hoka, Inov-8, Brooks, Topo, and more

Dead fish in the Nishnabotna River.
Fishing

Midwestern Fertilizer Spill Kills Nearly Every Single Fish in 60-Mile Stretch of River

Iowa's largest fish kill in a decade bled across the state line and into the Missouri portion of the Nishnabotna River

Glock 44 .22 LR
Guns

The Glock 44 .22 LR, Tested and Reviewed

Released in late 2019, the G44 is the ideal rimfire trainer for anyone who shoots Glock pistols

A robotic dog patrols the Fairbanks airport.
Conservation

Watch: $70K Robotic Dog Disguised as a Coyote Will Haze Wildlife at Alaska Airport

The robot is the size of a Labrador retriever, though significantly more expensive to train

Next of Gen PLOP 10x50 binoculars with a digital private and public land display.
Opinion

Glassing with Permission Only: Next-Generation Binocular Will Make Users Pay to View Private Land

Using mapping and GPS software, a new optics company hopes to reduce trespassing and poaching by obscuring private property

We reviewed the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir vs Nemo Tensor Warmth to Weight.
Camping Gear

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir vs Nemo Tensor

There has been a sea change in the battle for backpacking sleeping pad supremacy

angler holding bowfin
Fly Fishing

Fishing for Dinosaurs: Why the Ancient Bowfin Has a New Cult of Followers

Respect for an American underdog is on the rise thanks to a shift in how, where, and why we fish

strutting turkeys
Turkey Hunting

Turkey Hunting Tips from the Pros

These are the tips and tricks that veteran turkey hunters use when gobblers get hung up, henned up, or disappear altogether

Best Puffers of 2022
Gear

The Best Puffer Jackets of 2026

Embrace the puff when temps plummet with this guide to the best insulation layers for any outdoor activity

A California sea lion tries to steal fish from spearfisherman.
Animal Attacks

Watch: Spearfisherman Gets in a Vicious Fight with Sea Lion That Tries to Steal His Fish

"It was a battle of wills, me versus the sea lion"

The best hiking shoes for kids sitting in a circle.
Camping Gear

The Best Hiking Shoes for Kids of 2026

Here are the best options for your little hiking buddy

The Best Fishing Gloves of 2026
Fishing Gear

The Best Fishing Gloves of 2026

Protect your hands from the sun and fish spines with these gloves

An Eastern coyote stands in the snow.
Conservation

Vermont Tones Down an Animal Rights Overhaul of Its Wildlife Board After Hunter Pushback

Coyote hunting with dogs and over bait would still be banned in the revised version of Senate Bill 258