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The Best Surf Fishing Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Fishing Rods

The Best Surf Fishing Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

The latest generation of shore fishing rods push the boundaries of distance, accuracy, power, and performance

The best jon boats are stable and have a shallow draft
Fishing Gear

The Best Jon Boats of 2025

You'll get less maintenance, less cost, and more time on the water with a jon boat

record tiger trout
Trout Fishing

Wyoming Angler Caught This Record Trout on a Tiny Fly Rod

Shelby Holder used a 1-weight fly rod to fight the massive tiger trout for 30 minutes in a narrow stretch of the Hams Fork River

record african pompano
Saltwater Fishing

“The Whole Thing was a Miracle.” Florida Woman Lands Potential Record Fish on 20-Pound Line

Yvonne Norman was slow-trolling live baits for king mackerel when a big, unexpected fish struck and made a long, deep run

wolf kill
Wildlife Management

A Photographer Captured These 7 Incredible Images After Placing Cameras Around a Wolf Kill

This is what it looks like when 12 cameras are positioned around a dead bull elk for six weeks

Ruger Super Redhawk in 22 Hornet
Handguns

Ruger Super Redhawk in 22 Hornet Review: The Wheelgun Every Shooter Wants

This eight-shot double-action revolver gives the original smokeless powder varmint round a new lease on life

Three panels showing a red fox and a bald eagle facing off over fish scraps.
Wildlife Management

Watch: Fox and Bald Eagle Battle Over Striper Carcass in Maryland Backyard

“I was rooting for the eagle to fight off the fox”

Senator Mike Lee on senate land sale
Public Lands & Waters

Hunters Now Have a Real Chance to Defeat the Public Land Sales Bill. Here’s Why

‘Professional, persistent, polite pressure’ to your congressional delegation can convince lawmakers to remove the land sales package from the federal budget bill

A photo of a boat crew posing with a 596-pound blue marlin
Saltwater Fishing

Researchers Were Shocked by What They Found Inside This Giant Blue Marlin

"This is a first, a real once-in-a-lifetime event"

lit up interior of the iKamper Skycamp DLX Mini set up on a Toyota 4Runner
Camping Gear

iKamper Skycamp DLX Mini: A Backpacker Tries Her First Rooftop Tent

My favorite gear is ultralight and minimalist. So how would I feel about a $4700, 140-pound tent?

Two fishermen in a canoe on blue water in an old photo
Bluegill Fishing

Pork Rinds Are My Secret Weapon for Summer Bluegills

To catch big bluegills during the heat of summer, try this cheap and easy lure

benelli m2
Semi-Auto Shotguns

Benelli M2 Shotgun Review: The Ultimate Mid-Priced Semiauto

Through the years, the M2 has settled at the bottom of Benelli's semiauto lineup. But don't overlook this reliable, affordable shotgun

bent fishing hook
Freshwater

8 Sneaky Reasons You Keep Losing Big Fish

Make these easy gear and tackle tips part of your fishing routine and you’ll have a lot more PBs to show for it

A cow moose stands in a thicket of willows.
Animal Attacks

Fisherman Shoots and Kills Charging Moose in Wyoming

The man encountered the cow moose in thick willows along a river, where it had two calves hidden nearby

covery of quail flying
Duck Hunting

Nash Buckingham on the Most Memorable Wingshots of His Career

The hunting legend looks back on a time when lead was still legal and flock shooting was the norm

Hornady .45 cal bore driver ELD-X muzzleloader bullet
Ammo

Hornady Bore-Driver ELD-X: Elevating Muzzleloader Performance

In 45-caliber muzzleloaders, this new bullet offers best-in-class BC and excellent terminal performance

Author bombs downhill on a mountain bike.
Gear

How to Choose a Mountain Bike for Your Riding Style

There are different styles of bikes for different styles of riding

Anglers hold up a rare moonfish caught in Florida waters.
Saltwater Fishing

‘It’s the Equivalent of Seeing Bigfoot.’ Anglers Catch Incredibly Rare Moonfish in Florida

"You can't even describe these colors. They don't come in a crayon box"

A black bear falls out of a tree in this illustration
Black Bear Hunting

I Wanted to Hunt Black Bears with My Bow. My Guide Didn’t Trust Me

My guide was confident in the lethality of a well-placed arrow, but he wasn't so sure about me

Washington Wildlife commissioners colluded with anti-hunting organizations.
Wildlife Management

Podcast: Sportsmen’s Alliance Uncovers “Bad Government on Steroids” Within Washington Wildlife Commission

The Sportsmen's Alliance obtained thousands of emails and messages between commissioners that paint a picture of public exclusion, bad governance, and collusion with anti hunting groups