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A meandering river flowing through a meadow.
Opinion

Robbing the LWCF Would Hurt America’s Public Lands. Maybe That’s the Point

Insiders say the Trump Administration is intentionally dismantling the federal lands system

A group of tournament anglers pose with a big escolar on the scales.
Record Fish

This Record Fish Caught in the Gulf Peeled Off 2,000 Feet of Line Before Anglers Knew It Was Hooked

"I got up about 4 a.m. and went out on the stern deck and I heard fishing line being taken off"

The author testing the best walleye rods.
Fishing Rods

The Best Walleye Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

These rods were tested over a year on top walleye lakes and rivers

Hunter with sheep he shot with one of the best muzzleloaders.
Guns

The Best Muzzleloaders of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

These muzzleloaders push the envelope of accuracy and performance

Save Hundreds on Crossbows from Ravin, TenPoint, and Wicked Ridge
Bow Hunting Gear

Save Hundreds on Crossbows from Ravin, TenPoint, and Wicked Ridge

Great prices on crossbows and crossbow accessories

The author tests the best spinning reels for bass
Fishing Reels

The 8 Best Spinning Reels for Bass of 2025

The author fished for giant smallmouth while testing the best spinning reels for bass

MDT CRBN stock
Hunting Rifles

The MDT CRBN Stock: Tested In the Field and Competition

This is one of the best lightweight stocks we have ever tested

Custom 22 ARC sheep rifle
Hunting Rifles

The New Mountain Rifle: Why I’m Not Shooting An Ultralight Gun on my Sheep Hunt This Year

I’m mixing it up with my sheep rifle this year, and with good reason

A cape buffalo in tall grass in South Africa.
Animal Attacks

The Recent Death of an American Hunter Highlights the Dangers of Cape Buffalo Hunting in Africa

Witnesses say the attack was sudden and unprovoked. The hunter was tracking the unwounded buffalo when it charged and gored him

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Pump Shotguns

Why the Remington 870 Is Still the Greatest Pump Shotgun (and Why It’s Hard to Find New Models in Stock)  

The iconic 870 is stuck in transition as manufacturing moves from Ilion, New York, to a new plant in Georgia. Here's why we hope to see new 870s on shelves again soon

doves fly across blue sky over dead sunflower field
Hunting Gear

Deals on Dove Season Essentials: Decoys, Shotguns, Ammo, and More

The gear you need for the dove opener at great prices

bass fishing
Largemouth Bass

Old-School Tips for Catching Giant Bass in Small Ponds

The author spent decades hammering big bass in small ponds. Here's what he learned

A disabled angler and his family out on a fishing boat in the Gulf.
Saltwater Fishing

This Gulf Coast Captain Customized His Boat and Gear So He Could Guide Disabled Anglers

After seeing the joy that fishing has brought his own son, who suffers from cerebral palsy, Dana Sanders wants to offer the same experience to other disabled people

duck hunting
Duck Hunting

Where to Hunt Ducks: 4 Underrated States for Freelance Waterfowlers

Don’t spend your season watching empty skies from the same old blind. Hit the road for a duck hunting adventure

We tested the best camping cots.
Camping Gear

The 6 Best Camping Cots We’ve Tested

The best nights sleep outdoors is on one of these cots

Levi Morgan shoots for his 14th ASA shooter of the year title
Bow Hunting Gear

Podcast: Levi Morgan on Archery Myths and Misconceptions

The best 3D archer of all time separates internet lore from what actually matters

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Duck Hunting

Nash Buckingham Once Shot a 25-Black-Duck Limit (and 8 Geese) During the Glory Days of Waterfowl Hunting

"Despite this beating up of lands for temporary profits, there is still a bit of game and fish left for posterity because of those sometimes-discouraged people known as conservationists"

An Arizona angler with a record-sized largemouth bass.
Bass Fishing

Monster Largemouth Bass Caught in Tournament Should Be a New State Record

"If they don't give me the record, it is what it is. I just wanted to see that fish go back"

Victorinox Evoke

The Knife You Want When Game is on the Ground

No gimmicks—Just One Reliable Blade That Does the Job

.270 winchester ammo
Hunting Rifles

Jack O’Connor on the .270 Winchester vs .30-06 Springfield

In 1955 Jack wrote a column titled “Is the .270 better than the .30-06?” And his answer, for the most part, was yes