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5 turkey hunters kneeling beside their turkeys.
Turkey Hunting

9 Rules For Hunting Roosted Gobblers

It’s great to have a tom located the night before a hunt. It’s also a time for some quick decision making once he hits the ground

Three 6.5 ammo by an antler.
Hunting Rifles

The Great 6.5 Shootout

The ultra-popular 6.5 Creedmoor is a fine short-action cartridge, but is it better than the short-action .260 Remington? Or the venerable 6.5x55 Swede?

Three 6.5 ammo by an antler.
Rifle Ammo

The Great 6.5 Shoot-Out

The ultra-popular 6.5 Creedmoor is a fine short-action cartridge, but is it better than the short-action .260 Remington? Or the venerable 6.5x55 Swede?

the Jackson elk herd near Yellowstone National Park.
Elk Hunting

Can the National Elk Refuge Survive CWD?

Chronic Wasting Disease is creeping in, and managers are looking at new ways to keep populations healthy

First Look: Federal Premium Hammer Down Ammunition
Rifle Ammo

First Look: Federal Premium Hammer Down Ammunition

Targeted for lever guns, Federal partnered with Henry Repeating Arms for a more reliable feeding cartridge

A tan Christensen Arms rimfire rifle with a scope sitting on a DOA shooting bench
Rifles

First Look: The Christensen Arms Ranger Rimfire Rifle

This is a sweet little long-range rig from a company best known for big-game rifles

Glock G44 handgun on a white background with empty rimfire cartridge cases scattered around it
Handguns

First Look: The Glock G44 Rimfire

A lightweight rimfire trainer for G19s

The Nikon Buckmasters 3-9X
Rifle Scopes

Nikon Will No Longer Make Riflescopes

The company will continue its binocular, rangefinder, and spotting scope lines, but it’s abandoning the riflescope market

An elk standing in the snow.
Elk Hunting

Elk Hunting a Secret Public-Land Spot in the Utah Backcountry

Public land is owned by everyone, but wilderness only truly belongs to those who are willing to brave it

Alex Robinson fishing in the Tongass National Forest.
Climate & Environment

The Tongass National Forest Is a Wilderness on the Chopping Block

The Tongass is a hunting and fishing paradise and supports a massive tourism economy. So why are we planning to log it?

Sunset at the Boundary Areas Canoe Area Wilderness
Public Lands & Waters

New Legislation Would Permanently Protect Minnesota’s Boundary Waters from Proposed Mining Threats

The fight against a copper mine in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area watershed continues with a proposed bipartisan bill that would permanently protect the wilderness

Hunters hiking in the Kodiak
Survival Skills

9 Natural Shelters that will Save Your Life

The first rule of wilderness survival is to get out of the elements and find shelter

A lineup of .308 Win., .338 Win. Mag., .300 Win. Mag.
Hunting Rifles

Best Cartridges for Africa Plains Game

We compare three common cartridges—.308 Win., .300 Win. Mag., .338 Win. Mag.—on the plains of Africa

Wolves in the snow at Yellowstone Park
Elk Hunting

Colorado Braces for Wolves as Politics Clash with Wildlife Management

Voters will decide on a ballot initiative that would reintroduce gray wolves in the state

Grand Teton Mountain Goat
Wildlife Management

Why Weren’t License-Buying Hunters Allowed to Cull Invasive Mountain Goats from Grand Teton National Park?

The National Park Service hired aerial gunners to eliminate invasive goat populations

glass coffee beaker
Gear

3 Ways to Make Barista-Grade Coffee in Camp

A French press is one of the most efficient and convenient ways to make a cup of Joe when you’re enjoying the outdoors

How to Find the Right Mini Fridge for Your Man Cave
Gear

How to Find the Right Mini Fridge for Your Man Cave

Keep food and beverages cold and handy wherever you spend your downtime

A collection of custom shotshell ammo used in Canada goose hunting.
Shotgun Ammo

5 Top Custom Shotshells That Are Better Than Steel

We spent all fall dropping ducks and geese with these high-performance loads. Here’s what we found

Mark Kenyon with a large whitetail buck.
Public Lands & Waters

Q&A: Mark Kenyon Talks About His New Book and the Importance of Keeping Public Land Public

Also, what is the future of hunting, trapping and fishing?

a young bull moose walking through an open field.
Hunter Recruitment

Why YouTube Videos Don’t Make You a Hunter

Real experiences are what make you a better outdoorsman.