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Springfield Prodigy 4.25-inch
Handguns

The Springfield 1911 DS Prodigy 4.25-Inch, Tested and Reviewed

We put over 1,000 rounds through the 4.25-inch Springfield Prodigy to see what it’s made of

The Anker 767 is one of the best solar generators.
Camping Gear

Anker Solar Generator 767, Tested and Reviewed

We review this versatile solar generator setup for both off-grid adventures and unexpected power outages

Bowhunters caught hunting with poison pods
Policy & Legislation

Poisonous ‘Pods’ Are Still a Problem in Bowhunting

Arrows loaded with muscle relaxers are illegal almost everywhere, but poachers still get caught with them on occasion. Pods have a strange history, including an endorsement by Fred Bear

michigan lone wolf record journey
Wildlife Management

Lone Michigan Wolf Travels a Record-Setting 4,200 Miles Across Great Lakes Region

Researchers say the long, 18-month journey could be proof that some wolves are just born to roam

soft plastics for trout
Trout Fishing

How to Catch Trout on Soft Plastics

Spoons and spinners are great, but don’t overlook these new-school bass lures for monster browns

original magazine spread of a coyote attacking a hunter
Coyote Hunting

Hunting Coyotes with Hounds, Snowshoes, and an Old-School Snowmobile

“She whirled, made a couple of jumps through the snow, snarling like a buzz saw, and then launched herself straight for my throat, ears back, eyes blazing, mouth wide open”

Pike Spearing: How to Spear the Biggest Pike of Your Life
Pike and Muskie Fishing

Pike Spearing: How to Spear the Biggest Pike of Your Life

Here are the basics of spearing northern pike through the ice. Plus, a look back at some of the giant pike speared in Michigan

turkey hunting gear
Backcountry Hunting Gear

Turkey Hunting Gear Essentials

Check out our ultimate guide to turkey hunting gear

mule deer mass mortality 2017
Wildlife Management

Looking Back on the Time When 122 Mule Deer Fell to Their Deaths in the Sierra Nevada

The herd was migrating over the Sierra Crest in Central California when they tumbled down two icy mountain passes

Iguana hunters in Puerto Rico.
Hunting

Hunting the Invasive Iguanas of Puerto Rico

Armed with big-bore air rifles and a sense of purpose, a volunteer eradication crew pursues invasive reptiles across Puerto Rico's countryside

Shooting a PRS match with MCD rounds
Rifle Ammo

Modern Cartridge Design: Why New Rifle Cartridges Are Superior to the Classics

Today’s new cartridges are better than the classics, and Modern Cartridge Design is why

The Simple Drill That Made Me a Better Pistol Shot
Competitive Shooting

The Simple Drill That Made Me a Better Pistol Shot

Speed and accuracy with a pistol always eluded me until I learned this one tip

what colors can deer see
Deer Hunting

What Colors Can Deer See?

Hunters used to think that deer were color blind, but the truth is deer can see some colors better than we can

Polaris General XP 1000
ATVs

Polaris General XP 1000 Review: A UTV That Strikes a Balance Between Work and Adventure

The Polaris General combines the durability of the Ranger with the performance and agility of the RZR

Leupold's new rangefinding binocular
Binoculars

Leupold BX-4 Range HD First Look

Finally, Leupold has a rangefinding binocular worthy of its name

montage of bowhunter, goats, mountains, birds
Big Game Hunting

Making the Shot on a Once-in-a-Lifetime Mountain Goat Hunt

Does a Midwestern deer hunter have what it takes to transform himself into an archery mountain goat hunter in just three months?

butterbean the deer
Wildlife Management

Louisiana Man Shoots Tame Deer “Butterbean” in Front of Wildlife Officer, Neighbors, and Kids

Convicted felon Chad Blythe shot "Butterbean," a tame whitetail, in front of children, neighbors, and a game warden

federal ammunition
Ammo

100 Iconic Loads from Federal Premium Ammunition’s First 100 Years

With Federal Premium Ammunition passing the century mark, we look back at some of their most iconic loads

Black bear travels 1000 miles relocation Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Wildlife Management

Relocated Black Bear Returns to Original Campsite, Completes 1,000-Mile Journey Across the South

The bear traveled through four different states and survived being hit by car on its way back to Tennesseee

The Leupold FullDraw 5 is the best rangefinder for bowhunting
Range Finders

Leupold RX-FullDraw 5, Tested and Reviewed

We put one of the best rangefinders for bow hunters to the test