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A black bear walks across a meadow in a national park.
Black Bear Hunting

Florida Commission Unanimously Approves Black Bear Hunt, Despite Anti-Hunting Rhetoric

The unanimous vote by Florida wildlife commissioners sets the stage for the state’s first bear hunt in a decade, and it lays the groundwork for future hunting seasons

Bushnell R5

Bushnell Is Back, With Better Optics and a State-of-the-Art Headquarters

The author tests the best concealed carry guns of the year
Handguns

Concealed Carry Guide: Guns, Holsters, Ammo, and Accessories

The ultimate guide to choosing your next concealed carry gun

Savage Revel

Savage Revel: A Rimfire Lever Action Rifle with a Twist

This affordable lever action blends innovation and classic looks in a takedown design that fits in a day pack.

The 2025 Fall Hunting Classic deals
Hunting Gear

32 Best Deals of the Cabela’s Fall Hunting Classic

Save on everything from dove decoys to elk calls during the Fall Hunting Classic

Fall Hunting Classic Rifle Scopes on Sale
Rifle Scopes

Deals on Leupold and Vortex Scopes, Plus 7 More Deals

These scopes have great warranties and low prices

boundary waters canoe area wilderness
Climate & Environment

Podcast: “This Type of Mine Has Not Been Done Without Polluting.” Why the Boundary Waters Mine Is a Bad Trade 

Under the Tump Administration, there's a real possibility that a proposed mine near the Boundary Waters could advance. Here's why outdoorsmen don't want that to happen

Tactacam Reveal

Next-Level Trail Cam Tactics

Understanding sensitivity, cellular connectivity, and power usage in the real world.

duck poaching bust
Wildlife Management

The Ducklegger War: How an Undercover Agent Busted a Massive Ring of Market Hunters and Waterfowl Bootleggers

In the 1950's, market hunters were slaughtering 250,000 ducks per year, laughing at the law. Then they made the mistake of selling them to a friendly salesman

A rock with the word "HELP" scrawled on it.
Survival Skills

Missing Man Found in Canadian Wilderness After Scrawling ‘HELP’ on Makeshift Rock Shelter

Rescuers say the 39-year-old man was weak and dehydrated, and might not have made it another 24 hours

Get a Moultrie Cellular Trail Cam for $40, Plus Six More Deals
Deer Hunting Gear

Get a Moultrie Cellular Trail Cam for $40, Plus Six More Deals

Save on trail cameras from Moultrie, Tactacam, and Stealth Cam

big trout small flies
Trout Fishing

Quick Strike Podcast: How to Catch Giant Trout on Tiny Flies

There’s no need to fear hair-thin tippet and micro hooks if you understand a little physics

Tom holding up a fish

What All Anglers Need to Know About Sun Safety

Prepare to Protect

A winning team celebrates onboard after a billfish tournament.
Saltwater Fishing

13 Epic Photos from the Fishing Tournament that Pays Million-Dollar Checks (and Where an NBA Legend Finished Second)

The White Marlin Open is one of the highest-paying saltwater tournaments in the world. Here’s a look at some of the action and the winning catches

Testing the best shotguns on the range
Double Barrel Shotguns

The 18 Best Shotguns, Tested and Reviewed

We tested 30 over/under, semi-auto, pump, and tactical shotguns

The Browning A5 being unloaded at the skeet range
Shotguns

Shotgun Test 2024

We gathered in Iowa to test the best new hunting and tactical shotguns of the year, to the tune of thousands of targets, bruised shoulders, and some surprising results

A wake boat in surf mode kicks up a big wave.
Wildlife Management

Wake Boats Aren’t Just Eroding Shorelines. They’re Harming Lake Bottoms, Too

A new study found that wake boats should operate in deeper water than other powerboats because of the damage they can cause to lake beds

smallmouth bass
Smallmouth Bass

Old School Tactics for Catching Fall Smallmouth Bass

It will soon be time for the greatest smallmouth hunt of the year — no forward facing sonar required

The best crossbows were tested head to head.
Bow Hunting Gear

The Best Crossbows, Accuracy and Speed Tested

We tested the top crossbows for accuracy, speed, and functionality

Hunter Jim Carmichel in a black hat and red shirt sitting behind a deer.
Hunting Rifles

Myth of the Iron Deer: Our Legendary Shooting Editor Explains Why Simply Choosing a Bigger Cartridge Is a Bad Idea

Many hunters attribute a failed hunt to poor cartridge selection. In reality, it's more likely buck fever and bad shooting