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An illustration comparing the physical differences between British and English Labs vs American Labs.
Hunting Dogs

A Guide to the English Lab vs American Lab

Both American and British Labs make excellent companions and working dogs. So, what’s the difference?

Man photographs zebras.
Gear

The Best Cameras for Wildlife Photography

Here's what a pro wildlife photographer suggests for camera options on your next backcountry hunt or photo expedition

duck hunter walks towards foreground decoys through ankle-deep water covered in red vegetation, sprawling trees behind
Duck Hunting

This Old-School Duck Slayer Is Opening New Hunting Opportunities Around the World for Americans

Ramsey Russell wants to get the next generation of hunters excited about waterfowling and conservation on a global scale

Fierce CT Rival 5-shot group
Gear

How to Shoot Better Rifle Groups (and Why Good Groups Matter)

Shooting quality groups isn't as easy as it seems, but it's critically important

Christensen MPP .223 Rem with folded brace
Handguns

Christensen Arms Modern Precision Pistol Review

The MPP from Christensen Arms is a nimble, compact, and very accurate bolt-action braced pistol

Top 10 Self-Defense Handgun Loads
Concealed Carry

Top 10 Self-Defense Handgun Loads

Here are ten rounds you can trust when it really counts

A jet sled for duck hunting
Duck Hunting

The Ultimate Walk-In Duck Hunting Gear I Can’t Live Without

Public-land duck hunting is hard. This gear will make your walk in easier and put more birds over the decoys

Two hunters, man and woman, sit on a rock next to a limit of king ducks.
Duck Hunting

The Favorite Shotgun, Choke, and Ammo Combinations of 5 Diehard Duck Hunters (and One Outdoor Writer)

You don’t always need to spend big on pricey, custom shotshells to kill waterfowl cleanly

ammo scammers empty shells
Ammo

Ammo Buyer Beware: Don’t Fall for These Scam Websites That Claim to Sell Ammunition

The ongoing ammo shortage and increase in online ammo purchases have given rise to bogus online retail websites

The Complete Guide To Using Fishing Sinkers
Fishing Gear

The Complete Guide To Using Fishing Sinkers

The most ignored part of your terminal fishing tackle is also the most important

The Best Squirrel Calls of 2025
Hunting Gear

The Best Squirrel Calls of 2025

Don’t leave home without one—or more—of these calls this season

Sabots shoot flatter than rifled slugs.
Gear

Rifled vs. Sabot Slugs: Are You Shooting the Right Whitetail Load this Deer Season?

Traditional smoothbores allow you to hunt deer and other species with one gun, but for better distance and accuracy a rifled barrel and sabot slug are best

Woman fishes in the Old Town Watercraft BigWater ePDL.
Fishing Gear

Old Town Sportsman BigWater ePDL 132: The Most Innovative Motorized Kayak to Hit the Market in Years

The motorized fishing kayak for anglers who hate the idea of motorized fishing kayaks

can you eat snakehead
Freshwater

Can You Eat Snakehead?

If you can’t beat them, deep fry them. It’s time to bust three myths about eating snakeheads

9mm vs 10mm pistols
Handgun Ammo

9mm vs 10mm: Which Handgun Cartridge Is Superior?

Although there’s only a tiny difference in bullet diameter, the 9mm and 10mm cartridges excel at different applications

Hot smoked fish
Fishing Gear

The Best Wood for Smoking Fish of 2025

We break down which woods best compliment popular fish species

The SX4 is a highly functional shotgun.
Semi-Auto Shotguns

Shotgun Review: Winchester’s Super X4 Is the Best Affordable Semi-Auto

If you’re looking for a reliable 3½-inch auto-loader that’s affordable, there’s no better choice than the Winchester Super X4

Springfield XD-M Elite Compact OSP 10mm w/Dragonfly
Handguns

Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8-inch Compact OSP 10mm w/Hex Dragonfly Review

This new compact 10mm is a pistol that can hold its own as an every-day carry gun, backcountry defense, or a crossover for both

The Sig P322
Handguns

Sig P322 Review: A .22 Pistol for the 21st Century

The Sig P322 is a 20-round, double-stack .22 pistol that’s a fun plinker, reliable shooter, and realistic trainer

Best Duck Loads: How to Pick the Right Shell for the Right Bird
Shotgun Ammo

Best Duck Loads: How to Pick the Right Shell for the Right Bird

Match your load to your feathered quarry