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A hunter kneeling behind a Kansas buck.
Big Game Hunting

The 6 Best Do-it-Yourself Hunts in America

Elk, bears, turkeys, whitetails and more. Here are our top picks for DIY hunting adventures to plan for next season

Tyler Freel with a Zebra he shot in South Africa.
Big Game Hunting

Why Hunting Africa Has Nothing To Do With Trophy Hunting

The people, culture and beauty of the land are what keep us coming back to pursue plains game

A deer hide stretched out on the grass.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

10 Deer Parts That Will Keep You Alive

Venison is just the beginning. Antlers, hide, bones and hooves can all come in handy when you’re in survival mode

hunter holding up a large wolf pelt.
Wilderness Survival

10 Lessons for First-Time Fur Trappers

If you haven’t spent time on a trapline, you’re missing out on a side of the woods you’ve never seen before

a limit of pheasants with a caesar guerini 20 gauge shotgun.
Shotgun Ammo

Shotgun Showdown: 12 Gauge vs. 20 Gauge vs. 28 Gauge

Can a 20- or even a 28-gauge shotgun outperform a 12? Our answer may surprise you

collage of hunting and fishing gifts
Gear

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Bargains You Can’t Miss

Bookmark this updated guide to the best online promotions available through the end of Cyber Monday (December 2, 2019).

Hunter setting up a camera for a hunt
Big Game Hunting

7 Pro Tips for a Better Self-Filmed Hunt

With today’s cameras and accessories, filming your own hunt has never been easier

bags of organic dried fruits
Survival

15 Everyday Survival Supplies You Should Buy Online

Here’s a list of the best everyday survival gear that you should order on Black Friday (and beyond)

a large moose in a fall forest
Hunting Rifles

7mm Magnum Showdown: 7mm Rem. Mag. vs. .28 Nosler vs. 7mm RUM

The old 7mm Rem. Mag., the new .28 Nosler, and the over-the-top 7mm RUM—a shoot-off to find the best

Coxe 12/0 Trolling Reel
Fishing Reels

12 Awesome, Old-School Reels That Changed How We Fish

These vintage reels from the History of Fishing Museum were forerunners to our modern tackle

The 12 Best Budget Guns for Coyote Hunting
Coyote Hunting

The 12 Best Budget Guns for Coyote Hunting

A versatile lineup of budget guns for the trickiest predator out there

Covered ATV
ATVs

Three Features You Need in an ATV Cover

If you store your ride outside, a cover will keep the rain, sun, and other elements from shortening its lifespan.

ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1-Person Tent
Camping Gear

How to Pick a Bivy Tent for Solo Camping

One-person tents are great for backcountry escapes as long as it’s built for the task and not too heavy.

9 Great Grizzly Guns for Brown Bear Hunting and Backcountry Defense
Grizzly Bear Hunting

9 Great Grizzly Guns for Brown Bear Hunting and Backcountry Defense

Our favorite picks for bear country defense and grizzly hunting

Kitchen shears on a cutting board beside asparagus
Gear

Three Features to Consider Before Buying Kitchen Shears

A stout pair of scissors are great tools wherever you’re cooking, processing meat, or tackling any other task that requires heavy cutters.

4 Tips for Trapping Foxes and Coyotes
Coyote Hunting

4 Tips for Trapping Foxes and Coyotes

A lineup of .22 and .17 rimfire ammo bullets
Rifle Ammo

Rimfire Showdown: .22 WMR vs. .17 HMR vs. .17 WSM

A ballistic shootout with three of the best rimfires of all time

Deer Cartridge Showdown: .223 Rem. vs .30/30
Rifle Ammo

Deer Cartridge Showdown: .223 Rem. vs .30/30

How do these two cartridges stack up? We put them to the test

hunter shooting a bow and arrow from a tree saddle stand
Bow Hunting Gear

Mobile Treestand Test: Climber vs. Hang-On vs. Tree Saddle

The author and Aaron Warbritton of The Hunting Public weigh in on these popular mobile deer hunting setups

Ruger 10/22 rifle
Rifles

11 Used Firearms that Make Dependable Camp Guns

Survival expert Craig Caudill shares some of his top picks for camp guns