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The best long range calibers.
Gear

The Best Long Range Calibers, Tested and Reviewed

Depending on the task at hand, the best long-range cartridge might be a big boomer or a soft-shooting pussycat

pennsylvania record-sized rainbow trout
Trout Fishing

Angler Didn’t Weigh Record-Sized Rainbow Trout Because He Had Dinner Plans

Had it been officially weighed, the trout might have replaced the standing Pennsylvania state record

Utah $10K shed
Mule Deer Hunting

Shed Hunter Finds $10,000 Mule Deer Antler, One of Five Hidden Across the West

Some Western shed hunters are still searching for three antlers worth $10,000 apiece, but critics question the wisdom of further commercializing shed hunting in the aftermath of a brutal winter

Reloading for the El Presidente drill
Competitive Shooting

How to Shoot the El Presidente Drill

This classic drill will test a variety of pistol shooting skills

feral hogs
Wildlife Management

Hogs vs. Deer: Can Whitetail Managers Take Back Feral Pig Country?

According to these land managers, there's still hope in the war against wild hogs

The TenPoint Flatline 460 on a log.
Bow Hunting Gear

TenPoint Flatline 460 Review: The Best Crossbow of the Year

We test the new Flatline 460 for speed, accuracy, and handling

Texas half-ton hammerhead
Shark Fishing

Texas Anglers Reel in Half-Ton Hammerhead Shark from the Beach

They hooked the giant shark using a 20-pound stingray for bait

hevi shot turkey load
Shotgun Ammo

Reduced Recoil Turkey Loads? Field Testing Hevi-Shot’s Mild New Offering

We put the Hevi-Shot Hevi-18 Reduced Recoil TSS loads to the test. Here’s how it patterned at close and long range

Ideal shot placement for where to shoot a bear is a slightly quartering-away bear like this one.
Black Bear Hunting

Where to Shoot a Bear, and How to Recover It

Understanding bear anatomy is the secret to making perfect shots on bears. But not all bear anatomy diagrams are accurate

raymond bunn side x side
Turkey Hunting

Takeaways from a Turkey Hunter Who Was Accidentally Shot by His Longtime Hunting Partner

"I knew it then. He was going to shoot me. I figured I had to just roll over and take it."

Walleye anglers caught cheating in tournament
Walleye Fishing

Walleye Anglers Taken into Custody for Jail Time After Fishing Tournament Cheating Scandal

“This is embarrassing, I’m ashamed, most ignorant decision I’ve ever made in my life”

Seen my dog?

Seen my dog?

SpotOn’s GPS Fence is a better way to contain your hunting buddy.

shiner
Freshwater

How to Hook a Shiner

Here are the three best ways to hook a live shiner

porcini and chanterelle mushrooms
Foraging & Gardening

How to Identify 6 Types of Edible Mushrooms

Here's how to find—and safely recognize—the tastiest types of edible mushrooms in the U.S.

A fish and a knotted fishing line on a black backdrop
Fishing Gear

How to Tie a Fishing Knot: The 9 Best Knots for Fishing

Learn how to tie the best fishing knot for braid, mono, fluoro, and more

world record lake trout enloe CO
Trout Fishing

Colorado Man Catches Pending World-Record Lake Trout While Fishing with His Son

Scott Enloe and his son released the record laker instead of killing it

buffalo bore
Handgun Ammo

The Best .357 Ammo for Hunting, Target Practice, and Self Defense

The versatile .357 Magnum remains relevant and popular today. Here are my picks for the best .357 ammo for every task

how to remove a tick
Survival

How to Remove a Tick

Don't just grab a tick with your fingers and yank. Use these tools and techniques

Armadillos expanding range
Wildlife Management

Is the Midwestern Armadillo Invasion Responsible for Turkey Population Declines?

Here’s everything you need to know about the armored mammals’ northward expansion—and whether they really pose a threat to wild turkeys

Reloading the .17 Remington Fireball
Rifle Ammo

Reloading the .17 Remington Fireball

The mild-mannered .17 Fireball is a handloader’s delight that can deliver excellent results on varmints and smaller predators