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how to bleed fish
Freshwater

How to Bleed a Fish

Does bleeding fish actually matter in terms of flavor, or does it just make fillets look prettier on Instagram?

An American flag at half-mast in honor of Memorial Day.
Hunting

A Veteran’s Perspective: Memorial Day Doesn’t Need to Be Treated As a National Military Funeral

"Don’t be ashamed to have a good time this Memorial Day — that’s part of the gift that’s been bestowed to you"

Two USMC turkey hunters with a good Rio tom in Texas.
Turkey Hunting

In Good Company: A Texas Turkey Hunt with Familiar Strangers

Four U.S. Marine Corps veterans, mostly strangers with plenty of common ground, meet to hunt turkeys and settle a seasons-long score

kayak fishing tips
Fishing

Kayak Fishing Tips from a Pro Angler

The author has kayaked, fished, and competed in waters all around the world. These are some of her best tips

Corner crossing ruled legal in Wyoming.
Public Lands & Waters

Public Land Hunters Win Corner Crossing Case in Wyoming

The District Court of Wyoming found that four hunters did not trespass while crossing from one corner of public land to another

A hunter wrestles a giant invasive Burmese python.
Wildlife Management

Monsters in the Marsh

Hunting for giant, invasive pythons in Florida's Everglades

An angler in a hat and sunglasses holds up a fat snapper.
Saltwater Fishing

Carolina Teen Crushes Mangrove Snapper State-Record

The fisherman beat a 5-year-old state record for the notoriously difficult to catch species by almost three pounds

boy with a black bear
Black Bear Hunting

A 7-Year-Old Boy’s First Bear

At seven, I was already obsessed with hunting, and dreamed of getting my own bear. So this season I worked hard to make that a reality for my son

The Humminbird Helix 7
Fishing Gear

Humminbird Helix 7 Review: A Value Packed Fish Finder

The Helix 7 is loaded with features, is easy to learn, and costs under $1,000

The author with a tiger fish caught on the Daiwa ardito.
Fishing Rods

The Best Travel Fishing Rods of 2026

The top rods designed for travel provide mobility, yet sacrifice nothing in the way of features

A black best pellet smoker smoking on a patio overlooking trees
Gear

The Best Pellet Smokers, Tested and Reviewed

We tested the best pellet smokers for their cooking performance and ease of use

ruger lcp max
Handguns

Ruger LCP MAX Review

The popular LCP pocket pistol gets an upgrade

Tyler Freel firing a pistol
Competitive Shooting

Three Pistol Shooting Drills with One Box of Ammo

You can use one box of ammo and these three drills to improve your pistol shooting skills

Xpedition ADV rounds a corner.
ATVs

First Look: Polaris Xpedition ADV

We got to test drive this high-capacity, fully enclosed side-by-side

how to make deer jerky
Wild Game Recipes

How to Make Deer Jerky in an Oven, Smoker, and Dehydrator

Learn how to make the best deer jerky from sliced meat or ground venison

Hunter Ty Bell stands on a ridge in Idaho grizzly country.
Bear Hunting

Return to Scout Ridge

After a gruesome grizzly bear attack left Ty Bell’s hunting partner dead, the media ran wild with bloody headlines and few details. Now, years later, the survivor finally gets to tell his side of the story

We reviewed the best ultralight backpacks.
Camping Gear

The Best Thru Hiking Backpacks of 2026

We chatted with four thru-hikers to see what they carried for their first thru-hike, and what they’re still carrying now

The Garmin Xero A1i Pro from the front of a bow
Bow Hunting Gear

Garmin Xero A1i Pro Review

The new A1i Pro is an auto-ranging bow sight with sophisticated features that will make you more accurate

types of poisonous mushrooms
Foraging & Gardening

5 Poisonous Mushrooms You Should Learn to Identify

These poisonous mushrooms cause vomiting, hallucinations, and even death. Here’s how to identify them so you can steer clear

Sean Murphy shoots Staccato XC
Competitive Shooting

How to Shoot the Bill Drill

The Bill drill seems like it’s all about speed, but it’s actually a tough test of several handgun shooting fundamentals