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Coyote Hunting

Coyote Tactics: How to Hunt the Coyote Rut

Coyote experts share their tips for hunting the rut

Remington Nitro-steel duplex
Handgun Ammo

New Ammo of SHOT Show 2024

We're hunting down new rifle cartridges, handgun ammo, and shotshells. Here's what we've discovered so far

Deejo knife
Knives

Deejo Knife Review: Is This Trendy Pocket Knife Worth the Hype?

Deejo pocket knives offer a wide variety of cool, personalized styles and designs. But, do they offer legitimate performance for a $90 knife? Our expert put one of them to the test

A hunter looks through a red-dot sight on a duck gun.
Shotguns

Red-Dots for Wingshooting? Manufacturers Say We’ll Soon Have Optics on Our Duck Guns

Trends in the tactical and turkey-hunting worlds are converging to bring waterfowl and upland hunters a new breed of shotgun that, manufacturers predict, will become the new normal

Hand carved decoys
Duck Hunting

Photos: The Iconic Hand-Carved Decoys of the Illinois River Valley

A museum exhibit in Peoria is home to one of the most impressive traditional decoy collections in the country. It's also a reminder of our waterfowl hunting history

ozonics
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Does Ozonics Actually Work? Here’s What 5 Independent, Diehard Deer Hunters Say After Field Testing

We gave five experienced deer hunters — with no sponsors or industry affiliations — Ozonics units to field test for an entire season. Here’s what they found

The Accufire OMNIS is a new digital spotting scope that represents the shift toward digital optics.
Opinion

The Next Generation of Digital Smart Optics Promises to Replace Traditional Scopes and Binoculars

In the not-so-distant future your optics will utilize AI, thermal tech, GPS, LiDAR, and much more

A trail camera photo of a buck in Mississippi.
Trophy Deer

Hunter Tags 15-Point Buck with Unusual Double Rows of Tines

The Mississippi buck hadn't shown himself all season, but a good cold front and some rattling antlers finally brought it into range

Two trail runners kneel next to a dog that was attacked by a mountain lion.
Animal Attacks

My Running Buddy and I Charged the Mountain Lion That Was Trying to Kill His Dog

During an early morning run in southern California, two unarmed trail runners summoned the courage to take on a cougar

A man interacts with Kodiak bear cubs in Florida.
Wildlife Management

Body Cam Footage: Kodiak Bear Cubs Found Wandering Down Road in Florida, Thousands of Miles from Native Range

“They’re not black bears. The big one’s a little bit pushy … they want food“

A view of trees from inside a tent with the best sleeping bags inside
Camping Gear

The Best Sleeping Bags of 2026

Finding the best sleeping bag for your next trip will make you more comfortable, have more fun, and keep you safe

Walther PDP-F 3.5-inch pistol
Handguns

Walther PDP F Review

I shot the hell out of this 3.5-inch compact pistol, and It's quickly become one of my favorites

angler using the best ice fishing lines to catch a walleye
Fishing Gear

The Best Ice Fishing Lines of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

These best ice fishing lines cover everything from panfish to giant pike

A woman catches a fish in one of the best ice fishing shelters.
Fishing Gear

The Best Ice Fishing Shelters of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

A rundown of the best ice fishing shelters for you, a crowd, and all sizes in between

High fence deer could hold the key to CWD resistance.
Wildlife Management

Here’s What Top Chronic Wasting Disease Researchers Can’t Say on the Record

Protected by anonymity and free from the requirement to defend their positions, here’s what CWD experts have to say

The best hunting rain gear is breathable, quiet, and waterproof.
Hunting Gear

Hunting Rain Gear, Tested and Reviewed

Stay dry on your next hunt with the right rain gear for the job

terminal tackle
Fishing

Terminal Tackle: What You Need to Know for Better Rigs

From bobber shapes to sinker styles to clip designs, here's what you need to know about terminal tackle to start catching more fish

wisconsin deer
Opinion

Would Banning Doe Harvests Help Save Northwoods Deer Hunting?

Proposed legislation would prohibit harvesting does in northern Wisconsin for four years in hopes of bolstering deer populations. But that (probably) won’t bring back the good old days of deer hunting up north

Testing a fireproof safe by setting it on fire.
Shooting Gear

The Best Fireproof Safes of 2026

We interviewed a safecracker, set a safe on fire, and evaluated safes on their functionality

We tested the best thru-hiking-shoes.
Camping Gear

The Best Thru-Hiking Shoes of 2026

Thru-hiker and physical therapist Morgan Brosnihan shares her advice on finding the right shoes for your first long trail