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A bull elk looks across grassy plains.
Wildlife Management

Man Busted for Allegedly Killing 42 Elk, Selling Meat for Cash at a Rest Stop

One game warden’s affidavit says the man killed dozens of elk in orchards near his home and sold the meat to a “Russian dude in Portland”

300 savage
Hunting Rifles

The 300 Savage: A (Nearly) Perfect Mid-Range Hunting Cartridge

The old Savage 99 in .300 Sav is still one of the greatest deer rifles of all time. But that won’t stop the cartridge’s very long, very slow demise

30 Super Carry vs 9mm
Handgun Ammo

30 Super Carry vs 9mm: Which Is the Better Self-Defense Cartridge?

Modern bullet design is the biggest driver behind both the 9mm and .30 Super Carry, but which is the better? I've broken down the similarities and differences to help you make the best choice

mil vs moa
Rifles

MIL vs MOA: Here’s What Hunters and Shooters Need to Know

Both are precise and useful aiming references, but the decision boils down to this question: Do you measure the world in yards or meters?

wolves wisconsin
Wildlife Management

Retired Game Warden Under Investigation After Shooting a Collared Wolf in Wisconsin. He Claims Self Defense 

The USFWS is investigating Patrick Quaintance after he self-reported a wolf shooting incident on Christmas Eve

Seekins SP10 on workbench
Precision Rifles

Seekins SP10 Review: Testing the AR-10 Used by Delta Force

I’ve put a few hundred rounds through this 6.5 Creed gas gun, and it hammers

Chesapeake channa
Opinion

Chesapeake Channa Might Be the Most Delicious Freshwater Fish of All Time

It tastes just as good as deep-fried Maryland rock perch and even Chesapeake cod

ice fishing crappie
Crappie Fishing

Crappie Barotrauma Controversy: Are All Crappies Caught in Deep Water Destined to Die?

Angler observations and science are clashing. Unsurprisingly, forward-facing sonar is at the heart of the fight

Sig Cross Magnum
Hunting Rifles

Sig Cross Magnum Review: A Versatile and Portable Precision Rifle

I've burned pounds of gunpowder through a Sig Cross in .300 Win. Mag. Here's what you can expect from this rifle

Top Five Coyote Rifles

Top Five Coyote Rifles

wolf attack
Animal Attacks

A Wolf Attacked My Dog and Then Charged at Me

"I was following it with the barrel of my shotgun. The eyes on him were like right out of a Stephen King novel”

A composite image of deer visiting vine scrapes.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

The Truth About Rope Scrapes, One of the Hottest Tactics in Whitetail Hunting

More and more expert whitetail hunters are hanging ropes over natural and mock scrapes. Here's why

The Best Portable Fish Finders of 2026
Fishing Gear

The Best Portable Fish Finders of 2026

We tested three great portable fish finders for ice to open water fishing

Installing the best glock triggers
Shooting Gear

The Best Glock Triggers, Tested and Reviewed

Improve your Glock's trigger pull with these drop-in triggers

The best boat trailer tires
Gear

The Best Boat Trailer Tires of 2026

These tires grip silted ramps and run smooth at highway speeds

The best baitcasting rods for bass allow you to present lures and set the hook
Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Fishing Lines for Bass of 2026

Simplify the best fishing lines for bass options with these seven choices that cover all techniques and fishing styles

The best slider bow sight, the ultraview slider.
Bow Hunting Gear

The Best Slider Bow Sights

Sliders blend the reliability of fixed pins with the precision of a target sight

We tested the best fishing pliers.
Fishing Gear

The Best Fishing Pliers of 2026

Find the right tool for unhooking fish, cutting line, crimping barbs, and changing split rings

Best Glocks: A Complete Guide to Glock Pistols
Handguns

Best Glocks: A Complete Guide to Glock Pistols

A comprehensive overview of Glock pistols by model, caliber, generation, and use

A snarling mountain lion leans on a fallen tree.
Animal Attacks

Four Mountain Bikers Overpowered the Cougar That Nearly Killed Their Friend

“They were able to pin down a good-sized lion ... under a mountain bike until we arrived”