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Bow Hunting Gear

PSE Archery Bought by New Outdoor Company (and Not the Bowmars)

Precision Shooting Equipment has been a top compound bow manufacturer for more than 50 years. A brand new company just bought them

Bow Hunting Gear

Relaunching Damon Howatt, the Oldest Traditional Bow Brand in the World

Damon Howatt is one of the biggest names in traditional bows. A year after splitting from longtime parent company Martin, it prepares for a new era

Handguns

Glock G47 MOS Tested and Reviewed

This much-anticipated pistol is like a love child of the G17 and G19

Camping Gear

The Best Sleeping Bags for Camping, Tested and Reviewed

We looked at some of the most comfortable and affordable options to find the best value for your next trip

Shark Fishing

Carolina Fisherman Sets New State Record with Giant Thresher Shark

The nearly 600-pound shark obliterates the previous state record by more than 400 pounds

Camping Gear

Big Agnes Parkview and Garnet: A Lightweight Option for Traditional Backpackers

This pack could manage even our heaviest loads, but just missed the mark on comfort

Fishing

Old Fishing Lures and Vintage Tackle: Buy These 7 Items If You See Them at a Flea Market

These seven pieces of gear are as worthy of being on the water now as they were when they first hit the shelves decades ago

Wildlife Management

Mule Deer vs. Whitetail Deer: How to Tell Them Apart

Mule deer and whitetail ranges overlap in many states across the West. Here's how to tell the two species apart

Conservation

The Biggest Threats to Mule Deer

There's trouble in mule deer country. Here's what we're doing to save the West’s most iconic big-game animal

Wildlife Management

Poisonous Yew: This Backyard Ornamental Kills Wildlife—and Everything Else

Shakespeare and Julius Caesar knew how poisonous this conifer can be. Wildlife aren't getting the message, and are dying at the hands of suburban landscaping as a result

Policy & Legislation

Minnesota Has the Most Wolves in the Lower 48 but Does Not Allow Wolf Hunting. Here’s Why

A revised wolf plan opens the door to wolf hunting in the state—if wolves are first delisted at the federal level

Wildlife Management

In the War Against CWD, Deer Breeders in Texas Are Being Cast as Both the Enemy and the Answer

Captive deer facilities are hot spots for the fatal neurological disease. That also makes them an ideal place to try to understand it

Camping Gear

The Best Backpacking Chairs, Tested and Reviewed

Kick back after a long day of hiking with one of these top collapsible seats

Pike and Muskie Fishing

Winter Fishing: 5 Common Mistakes Anglers Make

Catching open-water fish in the cold months isn’t always easy, but you can increase your odds by remembering these tips

Camping Gear

Crazy Levity Review: Can a Super Ultralight Puffer Actually Keep You Warm?

Find out if the world's lightest puffer jacket can stand up to winter temperatures

Mule Deer Hunting

The $725K Mule Deer Tag: Auction Tags Set All-Time Record at Western Hunt Expo

The highest price ever paid for big-game auction tags was shattered—twice—at the Western Hunting & Conservation Expo. What does this mean for the rest of us?

Coyote Hunting

How Coyote Hunting Dogs Decoy In Predators

Decoy dogging or tolling with dogs is one of the most deadly coyote hunting tactics around. Here's how it works

Wildlife Management

Maine Reports Worst Moose Hunt Success Rate in Recent History

This iconic hunt began in 1980. Forty-two years later, hunters had the lowest success rate on record. Ticks might be to blame

Catfish Fishing

Alligator-Catfish Hybrids Are Being Spawned in an Alabama Lab

Using gene-editing technology and just a pinch of alligator DNA, scientists at Auburn have created a sterile, hybrid species of catfish they say is more resistant to infection

Deer Hunting Gear

The $60 Deer Winch: Best Way to Load a Deer into a Truck by Yourself

This simple DIY project could save you from a serious back injury