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Best winter trout flies
Fly Fishing

The 4 Best Winter Trout Flies

Don’t brave the cold on a winter trout stream without these four must-have patterns in your box

A man in the water wearing a fishing sling pack holding a large fish
Fishing Gear

The 6 Best Waders of 2025

Don’t let the depths stop you—find the best waders for what you do in the water.

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Big Game Hunting

How This Hunter Killed Three 200-Inch Bucks in Three Years

Randy Kukral is on a roll, proving that killing big deer isn't just a coincidence, but a learned skill. Here are six takeaways from his three-year hot streak in the whitetail woods

best sniper rifle for 2000 yards
Precision Rifles

The Best Sniper Rifles In Action Today

A look at 16 of the best sniper rifles being used today—and one notable failure

The best coyote calibers
Rifle Ammo

The Best Coyote Calibers

Whether you prefer long range or calling them in close, we help you choose a coyote cartridge

big lake trout in water
Catfish Fishing

Winter Fishing: The 3 Hottest Bites When the Weather Gets Cold

Itching for an off-season road trip? These species and locations get my vote for cold-weather monster missions

The author tested the best tactical gloves while shooting handguns and rifles.
Gear

The Best Tactical Gloves

We tested nine tactical gloves for their comfort, durability, and utility

survival movies
Gear

The 6 Best Survival Movies, Plus 2 We Hate

These flicks have it all

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Fishing

How to Use the “Trigger Method” to Unsnag Lures

This simple maneuver can save expensive baits from watery graves

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Big Game Hunting

Ohio Crossbow Hunter Stalks into Position on a Bedded 200-Class Buck

"With my finger ready to touch off the arrow, I watched the buck through my bow sight. He looked my way again and this time, he saw me."

Bowhunter Tags Surprise 210-Class Iowa Buck on Pressured Public Ground
Big Game Hunting

Bowhunter Tags Surprise 210-Class Iowa Buck on Pressured Public Ground

"It had been hammered during the rut, and on my way in I passed a couple of tree stands, a mock scrape, then a Shoot-n-See target hung from an oak"

30-30 cartridges
Hunting Rifles

.45-70 vs .30-30: Which Iconic Lever-Gun Cartridge Is Best?

Both of these two old cartridges still have a place in modern big-game hunting

The author tested the best panfish reels for two decades
Fishing Gear

The 8 Best Ice Fishing Reels

We review the top spinning, inline, and wall mount ice reels as well as tip ups and palm rods

We tested the best cargo pants.
Camping Gear

The 8 Best Cargo Pants

Don’t call it a comeback; we’ve always loved cargo pants

british boy world record worthy wels catfish
Catfish Fishing

British Boy Catches Monster Wels Catfish Nearly Twice His Size

Joshua Davenport hauled the giant, 152-pound catfish out of the famous River Ebro in Spain

We tested the best wool blankets for camping.
Camping Gear

The Best Wool Blankets for Camping, Tested and Reviewed

Wool is a naturally warm, odor resistant, and sustainable material for your next blanket

pickerel fishing
Fly Fishing

How to Catch Pickerel in Winter

When other fish are taking a winter’s nap, chain pickerel are eager to strike a fly

Man shoots Savage shotgun.
Shotguns

The 15 Best Shotguns for Deer Hunting

If you hunt in a shotgun-only state, you’ll want to check out our roundup of best shotguns for deer hunting

Get your kids a shotgun that fits.
Shotguns

The 7 Best Shotguns for Young Hunters

It's critical to start your young shooter off right with a shotgun that fits them properly

We tested the best flannel shirts.
Camping Gear

We Tested the Best Flannel Shirts for the Outdoors

If you’re looking for the perfect trail to tavern mid-layer check out these button downs