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a fence on blm land
Public Lands & Waters

Why Not Legalize All Corner Crossing in the West?

Millions of acres of public land in the West are "corner-locked" by private lands, but blanket legalization of corner crossing might not the best solution. Here's why

Brown bear research
Grizzly Bear Hunting

LaVern Beier: The Bear Man of Southeast Alaska

The story behind one of the most prominent brown bear researchers in the Last Frontier

The. 243 Win. is the most popular .243 in the world.
Rifle Ammo

13 of the Best Wildcat Centerfire Rifle Cartridges Ever Made

Some of these wildcat cartridges were so good they eventually became factory loads

collage of bolt-action rifles
Rifles

The Best Bolt-Action Rifle Bargains

10 reliable and accurate rifles for less than $600 (Plus, one long range hybrid rifle that’s a bargain of it’s own)

There are plenty of falsehoods being perpetuated by those that know very little about shotguns.
Shotgun Ammo

Shotgun and Shotshell Facts: The Hard Truths Behind Smoothbores and the Payloads They Shoot

There are far too many shotgun and shotshell myths out there. Let’s clear things up

black bear baiting utah
Conservation

Utah Guide Faces Felony Charges Over Illegally Baiting Bears on Donald Trump Jr. Hunt

Wade Lemon faces up to five years in prison for alleged hunting violations. Prosecutors say Trump Jr. was a "victim" in the case

The Defender is a capable machine.
ATVs

UTV Review: Can-Am Defender XT HD10

This rugged side-by-side is ideal for hunting and fishing, but you can also put it to work around the farm

Two Remington sub-gauge Wingmasters.
Shotguns

5 Classic Shotguns You Must Buy at Your Local Gun Shop

If you see one of these smoothbores on the used gun rack, take it home with you

Giant Atlantic marlin
Saltwater Fishing

South African Crew Catches Second Biggest Atlantic Blue Marlin Ever

It’s the largest Atlantic blue marlin caught in decades, and just 32 pounds shy of the IGFA all-tackle world record

travis wendt idaho smallie
Smallmouth Bass

Idaho Fishing Guide Catches and Releases New State-Record Smallmouth Bass

Local guide Travis Wendt proved once again that Dworshak Reservoir is the best place to catch record-sized smallies in Idaho

Bull elk in Montana.
Elk Hunting

“Bulls for Billionaires.” Are Montana’s 454 Permits a Step Toward Privatizing the State’s Elk Herd?

The permits allow private landowners more opportunity to hunt bull elk, but they also create opportunity for public hunting on private ranches

Melanistic alligator gar are especially rare. Two texas anglers caught one in a marsh
Freshwater

Anglers in Texas Catch Rare Melanistic Alligator Gar

The black beast of a fish was then released back into the marsh

Wisconsin DNR: “ It’s Very Possible That a World Record Muskie Is Swimming in Green Bay”
Pike and Muskie Fishing

Wisconsin DNR: “ It’s Very Possible That a World Record Muskie Is Swimming in Green Bay”

Is the next world-record muskie swimming in Wisconsin's Green Bay right now?

Benelli shotguns.
Semi-Auto Shotguns

The 4 Benelli Shotguns That Inspired the Super Black Eagle

If you're a fan of the Benelli Super Black Eagle, you've got these four guns to thank

Mossberg 940 Pro Turkey.
Semi-Auto Shotguns

Mossberg 940 Pro Turkey Review

The Mossberg 940 Pro Turkey is a specialized, optics-ready gobbler slayer at an affordable price

Turkey hunter finds a sloth skull.
Turkey Hunting

West Virginia Turkey Hunter Discovers Giant Sloth Skull That’s at Least 11,000 Years Old

Kevin Adkins was working a familiar creek bottom following a heavy rain when he came across an ancient skull

Never Lose a Game Animal by Following These Three Tips
Rifles

Never Lose a Game Animal by Following These Three Tips

the most important things we can do to avoid wounding game have nothing to do with caliber selection and everything to do with our own shooting skills and decision-making.

Remington 870 Fieldmaster
Pump Shotguns

Remington 870 Fieldmaster Review: Torture Testing the Shotgun That Will Replace the Express

After 35 years in production, RemArms has discontinued the Express in favor of the 870 Fieldmaster. But is this new shotgun as durable and reliable as the classic pump?

5 Million Pure-Strain ‘Lone Star’ Bass Will Be Stocked in Texas Lakes to Grow the State’s Trophy Largemouth Potential
Largemouth Bass

5 Million Pure-Strain ‘Lone Star’ Bass Will Be Stocked in Texas Lakes to Grow the State’s Trophy Largemouth Potential

The long-term goal is to stock 53 Texas waters with 6 million fingerlings from genetically superior bass

A strutting turkey.
Turkey Hunting

How in the Hell Do You Miss a Turkey?

Missing a turkey is easier than you might think, and we’ve got the horror stories to prove it