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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.

An angler sits on a kayak and fishes.
Fishing Gear

How to Motorize Your Fishing Kayak

Trolling motor, electric outboard or factory rigged: what’s the best option for adding a motor to your kayak?

maple syrup
Foraging & Gardening

How to Harvest and Make Your Own Maple Syrup (and Utilize Syrup from Other Tree Species)

Maple syrup is just the beginning. Here’s your guide to tapping, boiling, and brewing tree syrup this winter

Go High But Stay Alive
Survival

Go High But Stay Alive

How To: Survive in the Wilderness
Survival

How To: Survive in the Wilderness

How to Clean a Panfish
Fishing

Five Simple Panfish Recipes

Panfish are fun to catch, and even more fun to eat. Here are fail-proof recipes for a panfish fry that will leave your dinner guests begging for seconds.

In-Vest Wisely
Survival

In-Vest Wisely

No Way Out!
Survival

No Way Out!

Disaster Strikes
Survival

When Problem Bears Attack

Bruton Vapor AF (All Fuel) Expedition Stove
Gear

SHOT Show Debut: The Cutting-Edge Items

The Sitting Position
Guns

The Sitting Position