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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

wingmaster
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

magnum opus
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

Scarlett Johansson poses for a photo at Cannes Film Festival.
Wildlife Management

The Newest Tool for Hazing Wolves? Scarlett Johansson’s Voice

Federal wildlife managers are experimenting with drones and different audio recordings to scare gray wolves away from cattle operations

An NHL mascot turns back to look at a charging bear.
Animal Attacks

Watch: NHL Mascot Charged by Brown Bear While Fishing in Alaska

"I want to blame Buoy. They were pretty interested in his whole look"

world record muskies
Pike and Muskie Fishing

The World-Record Muskie That Turned Out to be a Hoax — and the Investigation That Brought It Down

Art Lawton's muskie record stood for 35 years, then came an investigation that turned the fishing world upside down

john abernathy
Predator Hunting

The Legendary Cowboy Who Caught More Than 1,000 Wolves With His Bare Hands 

John "Catch’em Alive” Abernathy became famous for his ability to catch wolves, using nothing more than his dogs and a fast horse

Male lion (panthera leo), Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe.
Big Game Hunting

Blondie the Lion Is Already Being Called the “Next Cecil.” Here’s Why That’s a Problem for Lion Conservation in Africa

Global outrage around the hunt for Blondie is building, and this could be a problem for hunting's reputation and contributions to African wildlife conservation. Here's what we know so far

deer rifle
Hunting Rifles

I Built the Ultimate Deer Rifle

Our shooting editor set out to build his perfect deer rifle — here’s what he ended up with