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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

We tested the best snow tires for trucks.
Gear

The Best Snow Tires for Trucks of 2025

Get the right tires on your truck this winter

We assembled the ultimate backpacking checklist.
Camping Gear

Backpacking Checklist: Don’t Forget These Must-Have Items

Double check your kit before you hit the trail with this handy checklist

alabama record tiger shark
Shark Fishing

1,000-Pound Tiger Shark Should Smash Alabama Record

The giant tiger shark turned heads at this year's Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

Enjoy the Silence

Enjoy the Silence

The plus side of hunting with a suppressor.

Turrets will help you be more accurate with your rifle.
Rifle Scopes

Adjustable, Custom Turrets Are the Hot Trend. Here’s How to Use Them On Your Riflescope for Better Accuracy

There are a few basics you need to know about turrets before you start using them in real time

grouse hunting
Grouse Hunting

The Best Hunters Go on Instinct. Here’s How to Sharpen Yours

Hunting with my six-year-old son has taught me a lot about hunting instincts. These lessons can help you, too

An angler holds a walleye caught from an ice fishing hole.
Walleye Fishing

10 Early Ice Fishing Walleye Tactics That Will Put You on the Bite

Here are the best walleye tactics as lakes start to freeze up

trophy room wall with mule deer heads
Mule Deer Hunting

Mike Hirschi Might Be the Greatest Trophy Mule Deer Hunter in America. These Are (Some of) His Secrets

The average public-land mule deer hunter is lucky to see a 200-inch mule deer, let alone kill one in their lifetime. Hirschi is no average hunter

adjustable bag rider
Shooting Gear

Adjustable Bag Rider Review

The ABR helps shooters who use a rear bag fine-tune their point of aim for long-range marksmanship

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?