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Animal Attacks

After Their Boat Was Capsized by Hippos, These Anglers Were Left Fighting for Their Lives

Two boats overturned by hippos place separate parties in danger against rising waters, descending nightfall, and circling crocodiles

Hunting Rifles

Jack O’Connor on America’s No. 1 Sporting Rifle — the Winchester 94 in .30-30

To the great bulk of America's hunters, the terms "deer rifle" and ".30/30" are practically synonymous

Trophy Deer

Solving the 65-Year Mystery of the Jordan Buck, the Second Biggest Whitetail Ever Killed in America

After Wisconsin hunter Jim Jordan shot a 200-plus-inch buck in 1914, his taxidermist vanished — along with the massive antlers. Six decades later, the buck was finally recognized as the largest typical whitetail ever tagged in the U.S. at the time

Survival

13 Gross Animals You Can Eat to Survive — If Absolutely Necessary

These meats might not be appetizing, but they sure beat the heck out of starving

Optics

The Best Spotting Scopes of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We tested the top spotters from premium glass to dependable budget options

Tuna Fishing

The Biggest Tuna of All Time

Check out the biggest tuna ever caught, according to IGFA records

Big Game Hunting

The Golden Age of Big-Game Hunting in America

Between 1870 and 1900, railroads and repeating rifles opened the West to ordinary hunters — and pushed its game to the brink

Whitetail Deer Hunting

How I Beat Bowhunting Buck Fever and Snapped My Big Buck Losing Streak

I was 0 for 6 on mature whitetails — until I finally fixed these key mistakes

Public Lands & Waters

Public Hunting Access Secured on 20,000 Acres of Private Timber Land in $29 Million Deal

The conservation easement locks in year-round hunting and fishing access in Northwest Montana while preventing development

Bear Hunting

I Hunted Japan’s Deadly Brown Bears, and Met the Greatest Bear Hunters in History

My museum expedition set off for Hokkaido in search of the country's brown bear. I discovered a hunting legacy like no other

Hunting Rifles

Zumbo and Carmichel Each Make the Case for Their Favorite Deer Rifle

Our former hunting and shooting editors explain how they came by their favorite rifles, and why they made the cut

Squirrel Hunting

The Best Squirrel Recipes

Here’s how to prepare and cook these delicious, yet often under-appreciated, critters

Opinion

The Biggest Mistakes Parents Make When Trying to Raise a Diehard Angler

Lots of people want their kids to love fishing, but they’re going about it all wrong

Opinion

Harvest or Kill? Which Term Hunters Should Use

Words matter, but this old debate might not be as important as it once was

Whitetail Deer Hunting

How to Hunt Swamp Bucks

Swamp bucks are tough to hunt, but they're also predictable

Big Game Hunting

The Lost Art of Shooting Running Game

I head to Poland to rediscover a style of hunting that used to be second nature for American sportsmen

Mule Deer Hunting

The Worst Hunters I’ve Ever Guided

A Western hunting outfitter explains what separates the great hunters from the clients he never wants to see again

Hunting Dogs

8 Life Hacks That Will Make Your Dog Hunt Better and Live Longer, According to a Vet

Small tweaks to your dog’s routine can have big impacts

Trophy Deer

This 11-Year-Old Shot a Giant Velvet Buck on Her Birthday

An 11-year-old Kansas hunter missed a giant velvet buck named 'Ghost' on opening day — then got a second chance on her birthday

Bow Hunting Gear

The Best Tree Saddles of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

These comfortable and feature-rich saddles are ideal for mobile hunters