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Handguns

Guns.com 4th of July Sale: The 29 Best Deals on Pistols, Rifles, Shotguns, and Accessories

Save on new and used guns this week

Bow Hunting Gear

The 48 Best Fourth of July Archery Deals: Arrows, Sights, Broadheads, Targets, Bows, and More

Save on archery gear from Axcel, PSE, Ultraview, Magnus, Altra, Last Chance, HHA, Rinehart, and more

Public Lands & Waters

Ohio to Invest $50 Million in Public Hunting Land Acquisitions

Along with matching federal dollars, the money earmarked in a new state budget bill will help the state acquire an estimated 25,000 acres of public hunting ground

Knives

The 24 Best 4th of July Knife Deals: USA Made, Folders, and Fixed Blades

We found deals on USA made knives, folders, fixed blades, and multi-tools

Wilderness Survival

I Almost Froze to Death on a Solo Bighorn Hunt

A sheep guide from British Columbia saves her own life through sheer force of will

Bow Hunting Gear

The Best Crossbows of 2026. We Tested them for Speed, Accuracy, and Value

This year's crop of new crossbows is shockingly good

Wildlife Management

Officials Salvage Around 1,000 Trophy Trout from Drought-Stricken Colorado Reservoir

"It's gonna be good again. We are dedicated and devoted to bringing Antero back”

Rifle Scopes

The 23 Best 4th of July Rifle Scope Deals

Save on LPVOs, hunting scopes, precision scopes, and thermal scopes with these deals

Survival

8 Common Wild Plants That Are Poisonous to Your Dog

Smallmouth Bass

How to Catch Smallmouth Bass in Rivers

River current will dictate where you’ll find more smallies

Sheep Hunting

I Finally Drew a Bighorn Sheep Tag. I Was Too Out of Shape to Punch It

Drawing the tag of a lifetime doesn't mean anything if you're not physically and mentally prepared to go on the hunt

Adventure

How Far Should We Push Our Kids in the Outdoors?

We want our children to love the outdoors as much as we do. How do parents balance the risk of adventure with its rewards?

Animal Attacks

He Played Dead While a 1,500-Pound Bear Shook Him Like a Rabbit

Some call the Alaska brown bear a man-mauling menace. A veteran biologist and outdoorsman makes the case that he's really a timid giant — but one you provoke at your peril

Hunting Dogs

4 Hunters Explain Why Their Dog Breed (and No Others) Is the Best

The only ones who love hunting more than we do are our dogs

Optics

The 50 Best Fourth of July Optics Deals and Discount Codes

Save on binoculars, scopes, red dots, thermal scopes, and rangefinders

Policy & Legislation

Here’s Why Conservation Groups Are Suddenly Optimistic About the Farm Bill

After three years of short-term extensions, conservation groups hope this can be the year that Congress finally passes an updated Farm Bill

Survival Skills

25 Practical Survival and Camping Uses for Duct Tape

There are infinite uses for duct tape in survival, camping, and emergency situations. These are just a few

Camping Gear

The 25 Best Deals of REI’s Fourth of July Sale

Save on tents, sleeping bags, water filters, and apparel

Saltwater Fishing

3 Reasons Why Dolphins (Almost) Never Get Hooked by Anglers

Dolphins commonly snatch fish anglers release, but how they avoid getting the point is a mystery

Optics

Palmetto State Armory Fourth of July Sale: The 30 Best Deals of the Event

Save on weapon lights, thermal scopes, red dots, and much more.