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Shotguns

19th Century Shotguns: Rise of the Repeaters

The four shotguns that defined a new era of gun-making

Whitetail Deer Hunting

Giants of the Yucca: Hunting for Bucketlist Whitetails in Eastern Colorado

Two buddies chase big open-country bucks with Springfield’s new Waypoint rifle

Fishing

Fishing Etiquette 101: How to Be a Responsible Angler on Your Home Waters

A lot more goes into a successful day of fishing than catching your limit. Follow these seven rules to help protect the future of the sport we love

Turkey Hunting

How to Cut the Distance on a Hung-Up Spring Tom

Here’s when you should and should not make a move on a gobbler that won’t budge

Turkey Hunting

The Best States to Hunt Early Season Turkeys

All four of these states have over-the-counter tags, so it’s not too late to plan a spring gobbler adventure

Moose Hunting

Vermont Proposal Seeks to Reduce Ticks By Killing More Moose

Reducing moose density could decrease the number of winter ticks and actually increase overall moose health

Rifles

How to Zero a Suppressed Rifle

Adding a suppressor to your bolt gun or semi-auto will shift its point of impact

Duck Hunting

The 8 Coolest Hybrid Ducks and Geese You’ve Ever Seen

Pintallards, snow bellies, cinnamon blues and more. These are the most common waterfowl hybrids you can hunt

Foraging & Gardening

8 Wild Game and Fish Parts That Will Fertilize Your Garden

Don’t discard feathers, fur, or bones. They can raise the soil quality of your garden so you can grow better produce

Hunting Rifles

How to Degrease Your Rifle So It Fires in Freezing-Cold Temperatures

Too much lubricant can prevent your rifle from firing in inclement conditions

Climate & Environment

Republican Senators’ Focus on Fossil Fuels Production Foreshadows Challenges to Come for Interior Secretary Nominee Deb Haaland

On day two of her confirmation hearings Deb Haaland faced more questions on energy policy

Whitetail Deer Hunting

The 10 Weirdest Deer of 2020

Everyone loves a little character, but these unique whitetails are just plain freaky

Policy & Legislation

3 Key Questions From Deb Haaland’s Interior Secretary Confirmation Hearings

Energy policy, national monuments, and fidelity to science define Haaland’s first day of confirmation hearings

Whitetail Deer Hunting

Quit Worrying About Genetics: How Successful Deer Hunters Think About Antler Growth, Cull Bucks, and Passing Good Deer

You can’t control genetics in wild whitetails, so stop trying

Goose Hunting

Can Hunting Be Used to Manage Urban Goose Populations? A New Radio-Collar Study Has Some Answers

A recently completed 3-year study from Iowa shows the fascinating behavior of resident geese

Upland Bird Hunting

Why the Gauge of Your Shotgun Doesn’t Matter on Upland Birds

The kind of shotshells you feed your shotgun determine its capability more than bore size

Crappie Fishing

Huge Pennsylvania Crappie Nearly Breaks Record

Dan Wielobob’s 4-pound crappie nearly broke a 21-year-old state record

Climate & Environment

President Biden’s Order to Protect 30 Percent of the Nation’s Land Could Be a Massive Win for Fish and Wildlife—If Hunters, Anglers, Farmers, Tribes Have a Say

The president’s executive order is short on details, but sportsmen’s groups are pushing for it to create more wildlife habitat, and hunting and fishing opportunities

Wolf Hunting

Wisconsin Rushes Through Late-Season Wolf Hunt

As wolf hunting application permits go on sale tonight, the state has become ground-zero for the wolf hunting debate

Duck Hunting

18 Facts You Didn’t Know About Mallards

After reading this, you’ll have an even better appreciation for waterfowl hunting’s most cherished duck