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The Gold Reserve is a diverse shotgun.
Double Barrel Shotguns

Shotgun Review: Mossberg’s New Gold Reserve Over/Under

A moderately priced shotgun, the Gold Reserve will play in the uplands and the duck marsh, and at the clays range

The Most Versatile Semi-Automatic Rifles
Semi-Automatic Rifles

The Most Versatile Semi-Automatic Rifles

Take these semi-automatic and AR-style rifles to the range, the woods, and anywhere else in between.

A Browning Double Auto shotgun amgon branches and twigs.
Semi-Auto Shotguns

9 of the Most Underrated Semi-Auto Shotguns of All Time

If you come across one of these autoloaders at a gun shop, buy it. You won’t be disappointed

You can land a giant bass by following these rules.
Largemouth Bass

How to Never Lose Another Giant Bass Again

Being prepared with the right gear, and knowing how to work a fish during the fight, are the keys to landing more trophy bass

Green binoculars sitting on top of a rock
Binoculars

Vortex Razor HD 10×42 Binocular Review

The Vortex Razor HD are good binoculars with just the right size and price

Hoyt Helix Turbo Bow
Bow Hunting Gear

Hoyt Helix Turbo Compound Bow Review

The Hoyt Helix Turbo is a flamethrower of a hunting bow that’s surprisingly easy to shoot

Ravin crossbow in the field.
Bow Hunting Gear

Ravin R26: Crossbow Review and Field Test

The Ravin R26 is an accurate, compact, and dependable hunting crossbow.

Bushnell AR 1-8x24 riflescope on a white background.
Rifle Scopes

The 17 Best New Versatile Riflescopes Put to the Test

A versatile riflescope can be used for hunting, target shooting, and even personal defense. Here’s our top picks for the hottest hunting scopes of the year

Grab an OTC pronghorn tag.
Antelope Hunting

Didn’t Draw a Tag? Here are 3 of the Best States to Hunt Last-Minute Pronghorn

These three states have plenty of goats, access, and OTC tags

dan aadland rifles horseback
Hunting Rifles

5 Great Rifles for Horseback Hunts

These firearms are all ideal for strapping to a saddle and hauling around the backcountry

Vincent Hancock is an Olympic champion.
Competitive Shooting

Outdoor Life Podcast: The Story Behind Vincent Hancock’s Gold Medal Comeback

Former U.S. Army sergeant Vincent Hancock is the only shooter in Olympic history to win multiple golds in skeet. Here's how he did it

Biologists Have Discovered a New Way to Control Invasive Carp
Carp Fishing

Biologists Have Discovered a New Way to Control Invasive Carp

Invasive carp continue to thrive, but biologists are trying to find and remove eggs in order to curtail populations

Teaching kids archery doesn't have to start at a certain age.
Bow Hunting

Yes, I’m Already Teaching My 2-Year-Old How to Shoot a Bow

It's never too early to begin teaching archery to kids who show an interest in the outdoors

Open country antelope
Rifle Ammo

The 5 Best Antelope Cartridges

The top calibers and bullets for pronghorn antelope hunting

Puppy drum caught with Shimano Nasci
Fishing Reels

Shimano Nasci: Saltwater Spinning Reel Review

The Shimano Nasci is one of the best saltwater spinning reels under $100.

The new Maryland state swordfish record, broken in August 2021.
Record Fish

Jersey Angler Breaks Maryland’s 2-Week-Old Swordfish Record

A tournament angler just broke the recently-set Maryland state swordfish record with a buzzer-beater fish

There are some giant fish lurking around shorelines.
Fishing

No Boat, No Problem: How to Catch Fish From the Bank

You can land a giant from shore if you know the right locations to target

Fungal infection a hunter got from a coyote.
Coyote Hunting

I Got This Nasty, Flesh-Eating Fungal Infection from a Coyote

Hunters don’t often get sick from the game they hunt, so it can be tough to identify the source when it does happen

The new Missouri state-record American eel weighed nearly 7 pounds.
Catfish Fishing

Missouri Catfish Angler Catches New State-Record American Eel

The American eel is an uncommon catch in Missouri, but the freshwater fish is native to the state

The new New York state-record bowfin, caught in 2021.
Record Fish

New York Confirms a New State-Record Bowfin

Few anglers respect the bowfin, but Chase Soptelean's mudfish is an eye-popper