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Rabbit Hunting

Deadly Rabbit Disease Could Be Coming to the Midwest, Biologists Warn

RHDV2 is nearly 100 percent fatal—and it's spreading. Here's how hunters can help

Double Barrel Shotguns

Shotgun Review: The New Fabarm Autumn

Fabarm fills a much-needed niche with its Autumn side-by-side shotgun

Duck Hunting

What Really Happened to the Duck Hunters Who Were Killed on Reelfoot Lake?

After the mysterious deaths of three Tennessee hunters, confusion, rumors, and accusations engulfed the waterfowling world and devastated a community. Now the only survivor of the incident tells his story

Hunting

Far-Flung Adventures Are Sexy, But the Best Hunting and Fishing Is Close to Home

Knowledge of your favorite woods and waters builds competency that lasts a lifetime

Guns

Do Sanctuary Gun Laws Disqualify States from Receiving Federal Wildlife Management Funds?

In Arkansas, the potential loss of $18 million in Pittman-Robertson funds was averted by political brinksmanship. Here's how such laws might affect other states' funding

Duck Hunting

Zack Grooms Was a Devoted Uncle and a True Duck Hunter

The 25-year-old Tennessee native was killed on Reelfoot Lake in January

Hunting

Record Book 8-Bearded Turkey Taken In Georgia

A turkey hunter from Ware County took two birds with one shot—one was a record book gobbler

Duck Hunting

The Story of Black Duck Revival: “I Never Found a Place I Belong, So I’m Making One”

A broken building with many past lives becomes something bigger

Optics

Gear Review: Leupold DeltaPoint Micro

A low-profile and easy-to-install red-dot sight for concealed carry handguns

Animal Attacks

After a Colorado Woman Was Killed in an Apparent Black Bear Attack, Authorities Locate Human Remains in Two Bears

Necropsy reports indicate that a sow killed and ate a dog walker in Colorado

Bow Hunting

How to Make Turkey Wing Flu-Flu Arrows

Turn the turkey feathers from your spring gobbler into arrow fletching

Handguns

The Best Handguns for Big-Game Hunters

If you’re considering hunting with a handgun, these are the best pistols you can buy

Record Fish

A 240-Pound, Century-Old Lake Sturgeon Was Caught in the Detroit River

The huge fish is thought to be more than 100 years old

Trout Fishing

The Ethics of Fishing for Spawning Trout

Every year, anglers argue over the morality of catching spawning trout. In areas where the streams are open for fishing, is it ethical to target fish on redds...or even to fish during the spawn at all?

Catfish Fishing

Louisiana Angler Catches Rare “White” Blue Catfish

Katie Purvis Johns caught this 19-pound leucistic blue catfish in the Bonnet Carré Spillway near New Orleans

Duck Hunting

Chance Black Was an Outdoorsman, Goofball, and a Friend to Everyone

The 26-year-old duck hunter was killed on Reelfoot Lake in January

Largemouth Bass

New York Angler Likely Caught and Released a State-Record Largemouth

John Firstium's bass measured 27 inches and was estimated at over 12 pounds

Duck Hunting

The Beretta A390 Silver Mallard Was the Best 3-Inch Semiauto Shotgun Ever Built

It’s not even close. No other 3-inch shotgun is as versatile and reliable as the A390

Double Barrel Shotguns

CZ Hammer Coach Shotgun Review

Rounding out an Old-West Arsenal with a classic 12-gauge side-by-side

Turkey Hunting

Yes, Turkey Hunting Without Decoys Can Help You Kill More Gobblers

Modern turkey decoys are ultra-realistic and deadly effective. But on some hunts, you’re better off without them