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Camping Gear

Durston X-Mid 1 Review: A Beginner-Friendly Ultralight Shelter

If you're looking to try an ultralight, non-freestanding shelter, the Durston X-Mid 1 is a great place to start

Animal Attacks

Watch: Australian Man Punches Kangaroo in Face to Rescue Dog

"I'm gonna punch your f*ing head in. Let go of my dog"

Trophy Deer

16-Year-Old Pennsylvania Hunter Sets a Women’s Crossbow State Record

“I was ready to back out and give the deer more time. But Autumn was adamant that she’d made a good shot”

Handguns

Types of Pistols: A Guide for Beginners

There are thousands of different pistol models, but they all conform to a few basic types

Nutrition For Champions, By Champions

For the Pro Plan team, business is personal

Wildlife Management

What Is the Biggest Snake in the World?

Here's a hint: They live deep in the jungle and tangle with jaguars

Animal Attacks

Grizzly Attack Survivor to Return Home with New Jaw After 5 Weeks in Hospital

Following a brutal grizzly attack in September, Rudy Noorlander’s jaw was reconstructed from a piece of his own leg bone

Wildlife Management

What Does Deer Poop Look Like?

Finding, recognizing, and interpreting deer scat is one of the best ways to understand how deer are using an area. Here’s what to look for

Smallmouth Bass

Hell or High Water: Chasing Smallmouth Bass on the New River

To access the best fishing on the New River, you’ll need a boat, the skill to row it, and the will to take on West Virginia’s whitewater

Rifle Ammo

The Top Moose Cartridges and Bullets

Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to picking a cartridge for moose hunting

Hunter Recruitment

National Survey Shows Millions of New Hunters and Anglers in the U.S.

Some 54 million hunters and anglers spent $56 billion on hunting and fishing in 2022. But USFWS warns against comparing its most recent five-year survey with past benchmarks

Whitetail Deer Hunting

John Dudley on How to Beat Buck Fever

Archery instructor and veteran whitetail hunter John Dudley shares his tips for shooting well under pressure

Camping Gear

The Best Power Banks for Backpacking

I tested the power potential and durability of three popular lightweight models

Guns

The 4 Rules of Gun Safety: Here’s How to Apply the Most Important Firearms Principles

If you follow these key tenets, you’ll never accidentally hurt yourself or someone else with a gun

Rifle Scopes

The Best Red Dot Magnifiers of 2026

Extend the range of your red dot with these magnifiers

Wildlife Management

Watch: Yellowstone Wolf Seen Walking Around Without Its Lower Jaw

Some viewers have asked about easing the wolf’s suffering, but the National Park Service maintains a strict no-intervention policy that helps keep wildlife truly wild

Wildlife Management

Watch: Tangled Ball of Mating Pythons Spotted in Australian National Park

Knotting up into a giant ball is a normal means of reproduction for many snakes, but that doesn't make it any less disturbing

Camping Gear

The Best Camping Coffee Makers of 2026

Making quality coffee in camp is easier than you think

Fishing Gear

The Best Underwater Fishing Cameras for 2026

Find structure and spy on the fish with a high-definition underwater fishing camera

Conservation

Conserving Our People’s Subsistence Culture Means Retracing It

The younger generations of the Tlingit people are looking to their past in order to build their future