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The Best Air Mattresses for Camping of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
I slept on half a dozen self-inflating foam pads to find out which is the best for campers
Wisconsin Claims Record Deer Populations and High Harvests, But CWD Trouble Looms
Chronic wasting disease continues to spread throughout the state — and the areas with the highest prevalence rates saw significant harvest declines last season
‘I’ve Finally Got the Record,’ Says Teen Who Arrowed the New Missouri Redear Sunfish Record
The bowfisherman, who has been trying to shoot the new state-record, said accomplishing his goal "feels awesome"
Video: ‘Oh My Jesus!’ Snake Slithers Out of Bass’ Mouth, Shocks Fisherman
This clip proves snake baits aren’t total gimmicks
I Fell in a Hole While Packing Out My Buck in a Storm. This Old SOS Trick Saved Me
My phone was dead, my flashlight burned out, the storm set in, and no one knew where I was
Tips for New Sporting Dog Owners
Everything you need to know to start strong and build a lifelong bond with your new hunting companion.
The Best Fly Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
From budget to big game, we help you find the best fly reel
The Best Camping Mattresses for Couples of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
We slept on the most popular double-wide sleeping pads to see which was best for your next camping trip
A Dozen Times I Should Have Died While Hunting and Fishing
Risk taking is a big part of hunting and fishing. Every time I go into the woods or on the water, I'm gambling that Mother Nature will not arrange to get me drowned, crushed, lost, or perhaps mauled by a bear
‘Never in a Million Years.’ Turkey Hunter Tags Banded Gobbler in Oklahoma
Turkey banding programs are ramping up as states try to better understand wild turkey population declines
How to Use Trail Cameras for Turkey Hunting
Cell cams can help you pattern gobblers more consistently. Here’s how it’s done
This Bounty Hunter Is Earning Thousands Fishing for Snakeheads in Baltimore
A new reward program pays local anglers $30 for every snakehead, blue and flathead catfish they harvest from the area
The Best Red Dots for Shotguns of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
We shot and hunted with the top red dots on the market. These are our favorites for shotguns
We Fished Through a Tornado Until It Flipped My Boat. I Only Survived by the Grace of God
A pastor was fishing with his dog and a buddy in Texas when a tornado hit. He walked away from the lake with his faith stronger than ever
The Best Power Banks for Camping of 2025
Charge your devices and appliances with the best portable batteries for the outdoors
The Best Gun Safes of 2025, According to Testing and a Safe Cracker
The six best gun safes to store your firearms
Who Killed the Side-by-Side Shotgun?
Our former shooting editor explains why hunters helped phase out side-by-sides
A Wisconsin Fisherman Just Landed This State-Record Yellow Bass
Vairin Meesouk caught the nearly 3-pound bass from Mendota Lake in Madison
Minnesota Just Confirmed This Lake Trout as a New State Record
Not bad for someone who caught his first-ever laker that same day