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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

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

Handguns

First Look: The Glock G44 Rimfire

A lightweight rimfire trainer for G19s

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gear

How to Find the Right Mini Fridge for Your Man Cave

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

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

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?

Hunter Recruitment

Why YouTube Videos Don’t Make You a Hunter

Real experiences are what make you a better outdoorsman.

Duck Hunting

How to Hunt Late-Season Mallards in Fields vs. Water

Tweak your tactics in the final weeks of duck season to kill more greenheads

Duck Hunting

Cook Wild Duck Like a Real Chef (While Drinking Bourbon in Camp)

Create a restaurant-worthy dinner while you’re at duck camp

Hunting Rifles

The Best Big Bore Rifles For Your First African Safari: .375 H&H vs. .416 Rem. Mag. vs. .458 Win. Mag

Thinking about your first African safari? Wondering about what guns to take with you? Here are our choices

Semi-Auto Shotguns

Savage’s New Renegauge is a Light-Recoiling Semi-Auto Shotgun That’s Made in America

We put this gas gun to the test on a Maine duck hunt