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Rifle barrel break in
Hunting Rifles

Do You Really Need to Break in a New Rifle Barrel?

The old process of breaking in a barrel is unnecessary. But there are some things you need to know about "barrel break-in" and rifle accuracy

Glassing a sheep basin
Big Game Hunting

A Backcountry Packing List for DIY Mountain Hunters

A backcountry packing list can be a useful tool for cutting weight and bringing only the gear you need into the mountains

Hounds treeing a black bear.
Black Bear Hunting

The Best Bear Hunting Dogs

This group of bear hunting dogs will track and tree the baddest bears in the country

fish grips snakehead
Fishing Gear

The Best Fish Grippers

Make fish flop photos a thing of the past with one of our best fish gripper picks

A man fishing with a tenkara rod on a snowy river bank
Fishing Rods

Best Tenkara Rods

Want to try tenkara? Check out our picks for the best tenkara rods to get started

Trout caught on a fly rod
Fly Fishing

The Best Fly Fishing Rods for Beginners in 2025

These best fly fishing rods for beginners will help you land your first fish without breaking the bank

A man shooting an air rifle in the woods
Gear

The Air Venturi Avenger: Budget Price with Exceptional Performance

The Avenger is loaded with features, offers outstanding performance, and is arguably the best value in a hunting air rifle available today

black binoculars
Optics

Maven B Series Review

The Maven B series binoculars offer premium optic performance at a reasonable price point

A man holding a black air rifle in a field
Hunting Rifles

Gamo Swarm Magnum Gen 2 Review

The Gamo Swarm Magnum is one of the most innovative springers to come along since the introduction of the gas piston

Four of the best lipless crainbait bass lures
Baits, Lures, & Flies

Best Lipless Crankbaits for Bass

Our picks for best lipless crankbaits will put more bass in the boat

The Umarex Gauntlet
Hunting Gear

Umarex Gauntlet Review: A Feature-Rich Air Rifle with an Entry-Level Price

The Umarex Gauntlet is an affordable air rifle that doesn’t sacrifice features or accuracy

Rabbit hunting crew
Rabbit Hunting

How to Hunt Rabbits

Rabbit hunting is one of the most accessible and fun small game hunts. Here’s how to get in on the action this season

Fabarm XLR5 Chesapeake
Semi-Auto Shotguns

Fabarm XLR5 Chesapeake Review: Italy’s Next Gas-Driven, 3-Inch Auto-Loader

Fabarm has been building well-made, accurate shotguns for more than a century. Their new duck gun is worth a look

The Best Fluorocarbon Lines
Fishing Gear

The Best Fluorocarbon Lines

Find the line that maximizes abrasion resistance and manageability, while minimizing hassles and tangles

Man holding fish and fishing rod on a body of water
Largemouth Bass

The Best Braided Fishing Lines for Bass

Our picks of the best braided fishing lines for flipping, finesse, general purpose, and more

Federal 22 LR Punch with Smith & Wesson 43 C
Handgun Ammo

.22 LR for Self Defense: Ammunition Test and Review

Federal Premium .22 LR Punch ammunition is designed to penetrate deeply when shot through short-barreled handguns

The best tomahawks laying on a stump.
Camping Gear

The Best Tomahawks

Whether tactical or practical, there’s a tomahawk for the job

Bear charge pistol.
Animal Attacks

Charged by a Grizzly: A 10mm Glock (and Serious Practice) Saved My Life

Sam Kezar was able to fire seven rounds amid a split-second grizzly bear charge. Those shots, plus a well-placed round from his buddy, saved him from being mauled

duck hunting dog
Duck Hunting

The Best Duck Hunting Dogs

The best duck hunting dogs will put more birds in your bag and make your time in the marsh more enjoyable. Here's a look at our 11 favorite breeds

A Henry Atkin side-by-side.
Double Barrel Shotguns

How the Most Expensive Shotguns in the World Are Made

British bespoke shotguns are well-engineered, custom-fit, and extravagant. They also can cost more money than most earn in a year