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Where to shoot an elk with a bow.
Elk Hunting

Where to Shoot an Elk With a Bow

Learn the basics of elk shot placement from John Dudley

The best frog rods and lures.
Fishing Rods

The Best Frog Rods of 2025

Miss fewer hook sets and pull any fish from matted vegetation with these rods

Dall sheep in Alaska
Policy & Legislation

Feds Seek to Close More Alaska Public Lands to Sheep Hunters Just Days Before the Season Opens

Without providing any opportunity for public input, The Federal Subsistence Board will consider closing more NPS lands to sheep hunting

ultra-high-heat cooking venison
Wild Game Recipes

Is Ultra-High Heat Really the Best Way to Cook Venison?

We tested three different high-heat cooking methods to see which would prevail. The result might surprise you

Savage model 110 carbon predator target shooting
Hunting Rifles

Savage Model 110 Carbon Predator, Tested and Reviewed

This carbon-barreled Model 110 is among the most accurate factory hunting rifles we've ever tested

how to make bone broth
Wild Game Recipes

How to Make Bone Broth

Whether you’re making the most of fresh meat or clearing out freezer space, here’s what to do with all those leftover bones

An illustration of a giant kansas buck
Trophy Deer

No Man’s Land: The Hunt for a Giant Kansas Buck

A huge buck, a botched shot, and a tiny Midwestern town where the good old days of deer hunting still endure

Demonstrating how to sharpen a pocket knife
Knives

How to Sharpen a Pocket Knife

Learn the basics of sharpening with stones or a guided sharpening system

We tested the Mystery Ranch Bridger 65.
Camping Gear

Mystery Ranch Bridger 65: Comfort Meets Durability

Thoughtful features and a comfortable fit made this one of our testers’ top picks despite its weight and price

The best minimalist hiking boots and trail runners are lined up.
Camping Gear

The Best Minimalist Shoes for Hiking and Trail Running, Tested and Reviewed

I tested zero-drop models from Xero, Lems, Vibram, Freet, and Vivobarefoot to find the best footwear for the outdoors

shooting Stevens 334 Walnut
Hunting Rifles

Stevens 334 Walnut, Tested and Reviewed

This budget-friendly rifle impressed us at our annual gun test, but could another sample hold up to the same scrutiny?

Ravin R500 and Tenpoint Nitro 505 the two fastest crossbows
Bow Hunting Gear

Battle of the Fastest Crossbows: Ravin R500 vs. Tenpoint Nitro 505

We put the two fastest crossbows in the world head-to-head to find out which reigns supreme

moose vs bear
Conservation

Watch: Incredible Footage of a Brown Bear Catching and Killing a Moose in a River

This video is an example of a bear's true power and skill as a predator

Springfield Armory Model 2020 Rimfire in Montana
Hunting Rifles

Springfield Armory Model 2020 Rimfire Reviewed and Tested

This .22 LR bolt-action is fun, reliable, accurate, and a tremendous value

big pile of colorful crankbaits laid out on metallic background
Bass Fishing

The Secret World of Custom Balsa Crankbaits

Deep in the Ohio River Valley and in eastern Tennessee, a cult of lure makers is fighting to keep the legacy of handmade balsa crankbaits alive

Tiger walking along road in Nepal
Wildlife Management

Nepali Minister Suggests Charging Foreign Hunters $25 Million to Hunt Tigers

The idea of selling tiger hunts to wealthy foreigners to manage a growing tiger population was met with immediate criticism

We tested the best hiking underwear.
Camping Gear

The Best Hiking Underwear for Women of 2025

Your first layer of the day should keep you dry and comfortable for your hike

Ben Romans with an Elk
Backcountry Hunting Gear

The Best Elk Hunting Boots of 2025

Having a solid pair of boots can make or break your next elk hunt

aggressive wolf encounters
Wolf Hunting

When Wolves Attack: 5 Close Calls from Wolf Country

Wolves rarely attack humans, but encounters with aggressive wolves are not uncommon in the Upper Midwest. Here five close calls from wolf country

browning citori shotgun
Shotguns

The Browning Citori Is Still One of the Best Factory Over/Unders Ever Made

As the Browning Citori celebrates its 50th anniversary, we pick some of our favorite models