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Hunter glasses a hillside.
Hunter Recruitment

National Survey Shows Millions of New Hunters and Anglers in the U.S.

Some 54 million hunters and anglers spent $56 billion on hunting and fishing in 2022. But USFWS warns against comparing its most recent five-year survey with past benchmarks

John Dudley buck
Whitetail Deer Hunting

John Dudley on How to Beat Buck Fever

Archery instructor and veteran whitetail hunter John Dudley shares his tips for shooting well under pressure

We tested the best power banks for backpacking.
Camping Gear

The Best Power Banks for Backpacking

I tested the power potential and durability of three popular lightweight models

keeping finger off the trigger
Guns

The 4 Rules of Gun Safety: Here’s How to Apply the Most Important Firearms Principles

If you follow these key tenets, you’ll never accidentally hurt yourself or someone else with a gun

Testing the best red dot magnifiers
Rifle Scopes

The Best Red Dot Magnifiers of 2025

Extend the range of your red dot with these magnifiers

yellowstone wolf seen mising lower jaw
Wildlife Management

Watch: Yellowstone Wolf Seen Walking Around Without Its Lower Jaw

Some viewers have asked about easing the wolf’s suffering, but the National Park Service maintains a strict no-intervention policy that helps keep wildlife truly wild

video australia python mating ball
Wildlife Management

Watch: Tangled Ball of Mating Pythons Spotted in Australian National Park

Knotting up into a giant ball is a normal means of reproduction for many snakes, but that doesn't make it any less disturbing

We tested the best camping coffee makers.
Camping Gear

The Best Camping Coffee Makers of 2025

Making quality coffee in camp is easier than you think

The Aqua-Vu Quad HD is the best underwater camera
Fishing Gear

The Best Underwater Fishing Cameras for 2025

Find structure and spy on the fish with a high-definition underwater fishing camera

A Tlingit fishing hook.
Conservation

Conserving Our People’s Subsistence Culture Means Retracing It

The younger generations of the Tlingit people are looking to their past in order to build their future

We tested the Ninja Woodfire 8-in-1 Outdoor Oven.
Gear

Ninja Woodfire 8-in-1 Outdoor Oven Review

So versatile you may never cook indoors again

kentucky bowhunter three years stud in velvet
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Kentucky Bowhunter Waits Three Years to Tag 192-Inch Velvet Buck

After five straight days of hunting in September, Jonathon Stuart made good on a close shot opportunity

fly fisherman wearing waders and holding rod and walking stick poses at shallow, rocky edge of river
Trout Fishing

The Godfather of Montana’s Bighorn River

How Phil Gonzalez’s life became intertwined with one of our greatest trout fisheries

forrest boughner trail running
Fitness

A Trail Running Guide for Beginners

You don’t have to be a runner to start running trails. Here’s everything you need to know to level up your hiking, hunting, and, yeah, running

Backpacker walking on a beach.
Camping Gear

How to Pack a Backpack

Here's how to optimize your backpack's space and make it comfortable to carry

We reviewed the Hyperlite Southwest 40.
Camping Gear

Hyperlite Southwest 40 Ultralight Backpack Review

If you're an ultralight backpacker who's tough on gear, check out our Hyperlite review

taylor's & company 1911 tactical 10mm and bear skull
Handguns

Taylor’s & Company 1911 Tactical 10mm: Tested and Reviewed

A budget 1911 can be a great value or a colossal headache—this one steps up to the plate in a big way

bowline knot
Survival Skills

How to Tie a Bowline Knot

Every outdoorsman should know how to tie this essential knot

The author shoots the Umarex Origin pcp air rifle.
Shooting Gear

Umarex Origin Review: Accurate and Easy to Fill

This air rifle costs less than $300 and shot .6-inch groups at 50 yards

We tested the best ATV helmets.
ATVs

The Best ATV Helmets of 2025

Rip down the trail while wearing one of these DOT, NASI, and Snell certified helmets