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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

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