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Deer Hunting Gear

An Ode to the Buck Knife, the Only Deer Gutting Blade I’ll Ever Need

"This knife has been there for all of the 'firsts' in my hunting career. It’s been on out-of-state hunts, out-of-country hunts, and even got lost in the prairie of South Dakota for a day or two after it gutted my first mule deer."

Salmon and Steelhead Fishing

The Pain and the Glory: How to Swing Flies for Great Lakes Steelhead

Swinging flies for steelhead is far from the most efficient way to catch them, but when you do finally get a grab, you'll see what all the fuss is about

Freshwater

Here’s Why You Should Fish Big Cities, Like These 4

Easy access and less pressure are just a few reasons anglers get hooked on the concrete jungle

Knives

The Best EDC Fixed Blades of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Replace your folding knife with an EDC fixed blade

Getting Started with Your First Reloading Kit

These simple tips will set you up for reloading success.

Wildlife Management

Researchers Build ‘Zombie Duck Drones’ and Robot Pheasants Out of Taxidermied Birds

Researchers are hoping their flying taxidermy drones and swimming robo mallards will drastically improve waterfowl research and other wildlife monitoring

Whitetail Deer Hunting

Video: Hunters Watch a Black Bear Steal Their Deer Without Putting Up a Fight

So much for filling the freezer

Trail Running

The Best Running Headlamps, Trail Tested

Whitetail Deer Hunting

The 15 Best Spots for Hunting the Peak Rut, Ranked

The height of the rut can be a challenging time to target mature deer. But with the right stand locations, you can make it easer on yourself

Hunter Recruitment

Q&A: How New Deer Hunters Think About Guns, Butchering, Old-School Hunters, and Their First Kill

We interviewed seven adults from (mostly) urban areas and nonhunting families about their perspectives on deer hunting. Here’s what they had to say

Duck Hunting

How to Decoy Ducks: Expert Tips and Tactics for Finishing Birds Close

The best way to kill ducks over your decoys is to set them correctly — and that takes a lot more scouting and strategy than you might think

Deer Hunting

7-Year-Old’s First Deer Is a Heavy 14-Pointer That Came in to a Decoy

“He came stomping back out front of our blind, giving the decoy the hairy eyeball”

Hunter Recruitment

Podcast: How to Help New Hunters Shoot Their First Deer

Thinking about taking a rookie deer hunting this season? Set them up for success with these tips

Gear

More Than Merino: The Ultimate Guide to Base Layer Fabrics

Merino wool makes a great base layer material, but it's not the only option. Here are five other materials that will keep you warm and comfortable in the outdoors

Bow Hunting Gear

Hoyt RX-9 Ultra Review: Testing the Most Expensive Hunting Bow on the Market

The RX-9 costs over $2,000, but it’s Hoyt’s best carbon bow to date 

Whitetail Deer Hunting

Should You Harvest Does During the Rut?

Experts say shooting a doe that drops near your stand can be an effective attractant for bucks. It also helps you meet your management goals

Wildlife Management

Officials Say Man Who Went on Urban Deer-Poaching Spree Also Killed … a Cow?

The 20-year-old Michigan resident — who allegedly poached nine Wyoming mule deer from a Ford Fusion with a compound bow — now faces an additional felony charge

Hunting Gear

The Ultimate Women’s Hunting Gift Guide

Our favorite hunting gear for female hunters, no matter the season or game they chase

Wilderness Survival

I Nearly Froze to Death When Our Argo Sank in the Middle of an Arctic River

While hunting for big game in Alaska, the author and his friend found themselves stranded in the middle of an icy Arctic river

Binoculars

First Look: Nikon’s 12×25 Image Stabilized Binocular

This capable compact binocular was a long time coming