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Deb Haaland
Policy & Legislation

3 Key Questions From Deb Haaland’s Interior Secretary Confirmation Hearings

Energy policy, national monuments, and fidelity to science define Haaland’s first day of confirmation hearings

A big whitetail buck on a Primos trail camera, taken in late September.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Quit Worrying About Genetics: How Successful Deer Hunters Think About Antler Growth, Cull Bucks, and Passing Good Deer

You can’t control genetics in wild whitetails, so stop trying

canada geese
Goose Hunting

Can Hunting Be Used to Manage Urban Goose Populations? A New Radio-Collar Study Has Some Answers

A recently completed 3-year study from Iowa shows the fascinating behavior of resident geese

A hand holds a shotgun and a quail.
Upland Bird Hunting

Why the Gauge of Your Shotgun Doesn’t Matter on Upland Birds

The kind of shotshells you feed your shotgun determine its capability more than bore size

An angler holds up a large crappie.
Crappie Fishing

Huge Pennsylvania Crappie Nearly Breaks Record

Dan Wielobob’s 4-pound crappie nearly broke a 21-year-old state record

The Conway Summit Area of Critical Environmental Concern is managed by the BLM California’s Bishop Field Office.
Climate & Environment

President Biden’s Order to Protect 30 Percent of the Nation’s Land Could Be a Massive Win for Fish and Wildlife—If Hunters, Anglers, Farmers, Tribes Have a Say

The president’s executive order is short on details, but sportsmen’s groups are pushing for it to create more wildlife habitat, and hunting and fishing opportunities

wolf hunt
Wolf Hunting

Wisconsin Rushes Through Late-Season Wolf Hunt

As wolf hunting application permits go on sale tonight, the state has become ground-zero for the wolf hunting debate

There's only one species of mallard no matter what continent you shoot one on.
Duck Hunting

18 Facts You Didn’t Know About Mallards

After reading this, you’ll have an even better appreciation for waterfowl hunting’s most cherished duck

RFM has only brought its side-by-sides to America in the last year.
Double Barrel Shotguns

The Affordable Side-by-Side Shotgun Is Making a Comeback with American Bird Hunters

Now just might be the best time for upland bird hunters to buy a modern side-by-side shotgun

A pair of youth waterfowl hunters hold up a shotgun and a duck.
Ammo

The Surge in Gun and Ammo Sales Has Created a Boom in Wildlife Conservation Funding

New gun owners and ammunition panic-buyers have turbo-charged the firearms industry. They’re also helping generate extra money for wildlife habitat, hunter recruitment, and much more

Dieter Herbert arrowed a 130 class buck (right) just minutes before shooting one of the biggest typical whitetails in New York history.
Trophy Deer

New York City Carpenter Tags a 197-Inch, State-Record Buck…On Long Island

Dieter Herbert killed an incredible state-record whitetail last bow season

competing in the prs finale
Competitive Shooting

Here’s What It’s Like Competing in One of the Toughest Long-Range Rifle Matches in the Country

Our shooting editor goes head-to-head with 200 top competitors in the PRS Finale

Swift
Handgun Ammo

5 of the Best Bullets for Handgun Hunters

These five projectiles provide the consistent terminal performance you need to take down big game with a handgun

This is what most days hunting ducks look like, though social media would have you believe otherwise.
Duck Hunting

It’s Time to Stop Hunting Ducks So Damn Much

Managing hunting pressure is the key to better duck hunting (on private and public land)

Placing the e-caller in an open area where a predator can find it will make your shot easier.
Coyote Hunting

A Professional Coyote Hunter’s 7 Best Tips and Tactics

Want to be a more successful predator hunter? Follow these rules

A girl carries an aluminum canoe on her shoulders during a portage.
Wilderness Survival

A Cure for the Coronavirus Blues: Kids Need to Spend Time in the Wilderness

Is there a way to combat the isolation and depression so many kids are feeling these days? The answer is out there—in the wild

Texas has long been a top 10 B&C whitetail state.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

There’s More to Texas Hunting Than Expensive, High-Fence Ranches. Here’s Why a Texas Hunt Should Be on Your Bucket List

Texas has more public land than you think, plus a ton of affordable free-range hunts for everything from ducks to nilgai

A fat fox squirrel, beside a traditional Bear bow.
Squirrel Hunting

The Case for Squirrel Hunting, and Why It’s Completely Underrated

Big game isn’t the end-all-be-all of hunting pursuits

New gear will only take you so far. You must put the practice time in this offseason.
Hunting Gear

Stop Obsessing Over Gear and Improve Your Skills This Off Season

The only way to become a better hunter is to put in the time and effort

Die-cut beer sign
Gear

Use a Die-Cut Machine to Design Like a Pro

A custom cutting device for your DIY projects.