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338 Lapua cartridges
Hunting Rifles

The .338 Lapua: King of Long-Range Cartridges?

This magnum cartridge has been used by snipers across the globe, but is it the ultimate long-range round?

late season buck
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Why Post-Rut Is the New Best Time to Hunt Whitetails

Here are five ways to fill your tag late in the season, after the crowds have left the woods

deer hide
Deer Hunting

How to Tan a Deer Hide, the Easy Way

There’s more than one way to tan a deer hide. This one uses a pressure washer

The new Vortex Triumph HD binocular was put to the test in the field and at the range.
Binoculars

Vortex Triumph HD Review: The Best Deal in Binos?

We put Vortex's new budget bino in a head-to-head test with optics ranging from $250 to $1,000

Camping food ideas are endless.
Camping

25 Best Camping Food Ideas

Feed even the pickiest campers while cooking over gas or coals

mule deer hunting
Mule Deer Hunting

Mule Deer Hunting Tips

Here’s how to up your odds of success during your next mule deer adventure

Best Rifles for Any Distance

Best Rifles for Any Distance

From backyard plinking to long-range shooting, Guns.com has everything you need for ultimate accuracy.

wisconsin bowhunter kills cougar
Big Game Hunting

Wisconsin Bowhunter Kills Cougar in Self Defense: “I Felt Like the Only Option I Had Was to Shoot”

It’s the first cougar killed in the state in 115 years

walleye idaho
Walleye Fishing

Why Walleye Are a Problem in Idaho

These fish might be great in the deep fryer, but they’re not great for every ecosystem

A woman holding a large fish
Baits, Lures, & Flies

Best Ice Fishing Lures for Panfish of 2025

These best ice fishing lures for panfish pull up fish under any conditions and help you target jumbos

keith pazour with south dakota record walleye
Record Fish

South Dakota Walleye Record Broken for the Second Time in 3 Weeks

After standing for 21 years, the record has now been broken twice in less than a month

Two noodlers wrestle a giant flathead catfish.
Catfish Fishing

The Complete Guide to Noodling Catfish

No matter what you call it—hogging, grabbing, tickling, hand fishing—noodling catfish is an adrenaline-packed way to target trophy fish

bowhunter tags 18 point giant with help from friends
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Pennsylvania Crossbow Hunter Tags Giant 18-Point Buck with a Little Help from His Friends

"It looked like an entire tree was stuck to his horns"

10mm vs 45 acp
Handgun Ammo

10mm vs 45 ACP: Which Auto Is Best?

These popular pistol cartridges were both developed to deliver more power. But which is superior?

We tested and reviewed the three top forward-facing ice fishing sonars.
Fishing Gear

The Best Forward Facing Sonar for Ice Fishing, Tested and Reviewed

Improve your ice fishing game and catch more fish by scanning through the water in all directions

mule deer buck yellowstone national park
Wildlife Management

First Case of CWD Confirmed in Yellowstone National Park

A collared mule deer buck died near Yellowstone Lake in mid-October. Officials say the always-fatal prion disease was the culprit

The author shot this Illinois whitetail with the new Mathews Lift.
Bow Hunting Gear

Mathews Lift Review: Is it the Mathews You’ve Been Waiting for?

The new Mathews is a 1/2 pound lighter, coaches your shot, and has a truly unique axel design

dehydrating food
Camping

Dehydrating Food: How to Make Your Own Backpacking Meals

Tired of choking down freeze-dried chili mac during backcountry trips? Here’s how to prepare your own backpacking meals

Freel shooting with muzzle brake
Hunting Rifles

Let’s Pump the Brakes on Muzzle Brakes

Muzzle brakes have an important purpose, but they also produce some loud consequences

how to avoid line tangles fishing
Fishing

How to Avoid Line Tangles When Fishing

Tired of twists, bird's nests, and knots? We're here to help