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Trophy Deer

Eighth Grader Arrows a 238-Inch Buck, Likely the Biggest Non-Typical Ever Killed by a Youth Hunter in Kentucky

Ian Meredith stalked within just 12 yards of the giant buck and made a perfect shot with his bow

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Hunting Rifles

Why the .308 Winchester Will Never Die

The good old .308 Winchester is still one of the best (and most popular) hunting cartridges around. Here's why

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Climate & Environment

Trout Fishing in the West Isn’t Doomed—If You’re Willing to Work for It

As water temperatures rise in the West, it’s becoming unethical to catch trout. But for anglers willing to make the journey, the solution might just lie in the mountains

Hikers filling the Quickdraw and BeFree.
Camping Gear

Water Filters Head-to-Head: Sawyer vs Katadyn vs Platypus

We put the top three backpacking water filters to the test

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Carp Fishing

The 10 Most Underrated Freshwater Fish

Bass, trout, and walleyes are great, but there are a lot of underdogs swimming around that deserve your time and respect. These are the species you should be targeting

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Trophy Deer

One of the Biggest Archery Bucks Ever Taken in Missouri Gets Green Scored

After watching the buck grow over the past four years, bowhunter Josh Heuser arrowed his very own Missouri Monarch at the end of September

Angie Kokes spears whitetail buck
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Spear Hunter Kills Whitetail Buck from the Ground. Here’s How She Did It

Angie Kokes reflects on six years of spearing animals from ultra-close range, and how it all led up to a final stalk on a bedded buck

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Whitetail Deer Hunting

Dr. Grant Woods on How to Use Trail Cam Artificial Intelligence to Improve Your Deer Hunting

Cellular trail cameras can provide an incredible amount of data to hunters. New apps can help you analyze that data in a flash

We put the Merrell Moab 3 to the test.
Camping Gear

Merrell Moab 3: A Budget Hiking Shoe that Doesn’t Disappoint

Find out how a budget hiking shoe holds up under pressure

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Freshwater

Why Black Lures Catch So Many Fish

Forget that snazzy new holographic finish. Here’s why black, the most boring lure color ever, rules the water

Walleye anglers caught cheating in tournament
Walleye Fishing

Pro Walleye Anglers Charged with Attempted Grand Theft, Other Felonies for Tournament Cheating Scandal

Jacob Runyan and Chase Cominsky face years in jail and thousands in restitution for stuffing walleye with extra weight to win a fishing tournament

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Elk Hunting

This High-Fence Bull Elk Could Break an SCI World Record. It Scores More Than 648 Inches

A freak bull from Idaho gives a glimpse into the controversial world of high-fence game preserves

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Handguns

Ruger LCR .22 LR Tested and Reviewed

This 8-shot rimfire revolver is a workhorse of a wheelgun

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Big Game Hunting

The 10 Best Tasting Wild Game Animals

The author has hunted (and eaten) all over the world. These are his picks for the tastiest wild game animals

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Backcountry Hunting Gear

Voormi’s Technical Wool: Tested and Reviewed

This cutting edge company is helping wool experience a renaissance for hunters and anglers

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Whitetail Deer Hunting

Tips from The Hunting Public: How to Locate Big Whitetail Bucks on Public Land in Kansas

Ted Zangerle and THP crew didn't kill a buck on their first hunt in Kansas this season, but they did dial in a game plan for the next hunt

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Whitetail Deer Hunting

Inside the Mind of the Big Buck Serial Killer

Dan Infalt of The Hunting Beast consistently tags mature whitetails on public lands by getting ultra-close to their beds. Here's how he does it

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Bow Hunting Gear

Elite Omnia Review: Shootability and Speed

The same Elite "shootablity" with a big fps boost

Current and 1982 production Winchester Model 70 Featherweights
Hunting Rifles

Is the Winchester Model 70 Featherweight as Good as It Used to Be?

It’s been 70 years since the Model 70 Featherweight was introduced and they’re still in production today. How does the current production model stack up?

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Duck Hunting

A Rookie’s Guide to Knocking Down Ducks When You’re the Worst Shot in the Blind

Early teal season in Texas will teach you a thing or two about shooting ducks