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Land Tawney with a strap of ducks and mountains behind him.
Public Lands & Waters

Podcast: Land Tawney, America’s Great Public Lands Agitator, Is Back and Ready for a Fight

The former president of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers has created a new lobbying group, and he's not pulling punches

The the best crappie combos were tested head to head on the water.
Fishing Reels

The Best Crappie Combos of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

These combos cost under $100 and are ideal for all types of crappie fishing

Testing the best smokeless fire pits in a backyard.
Camping Gear

The Best Smokeless Fire Pits of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

We tested the smokeless claim and the features of these fire pits

Stormy and her dad pose with a caribou in velvet.
Big Game Hunting

This 13-Year-Old Texas Girl Is the Youngest to Ever Complete the Super 10 Slam

This middle schooler joins the ranks of elite hunters after completing one of big game hunting’s toughest milestones

A blue color phase black bear, also known as a glacier bear.
Black Bear Hunting

I Tagged the First Glacier Bear Ever Taken by a Modern Bowhunter

Glacier bears are decidedly rare, and on average fewer than two were killed each year when I hunted mine

Browning Auto 5
Semi-Auto Shotguns

Browning Auto 5 Shotgun Review: Still One of the Greatest Semiautos of All Time

Capt. Eric Kerber holds a spring striped bass.
Striped Bass Fishing

Quick Strike Podcast: 3 Critical Things to Know About Stripers in Spring

Don’t wait for fall to get in on the action with coastal bass

Author rides electric mountain bike uphill.
Gear

The Best Electric Mountain Bikes of 2025, Trail Tested

Add a boost to your uphill with a full-suspension motorized mountain bike

Aimpoint ACRO on B&T SPC
Optics

The Best Red Dot Sights of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

There are loads of reliable red dot sights on the market these days, so we tested them to find the best

Spearfishing for walleye on the great lakes
Freshwater

Shooting Walleyes in the Great Lakes Is Growing Because of This Spearfisherman

While spearing walleye, pike, and lakers is controversial, Jon Durtka says spearfishermen have more in common with hook-and-line anglers than you might think

A man in a camo hat holds up a fat spotted sunfish.
Panfish Fishing

‘Never Seen a Stumpknocker So Big!” Georgia Catfisherman Lands Record Spotted Sunfish

The state's first new freshwater record of the year tied the existing state record

An illustration of a hunter facing down a charging cape buffalo.
Big Game Hunting

I Was Charged by a Cape Buffalo While Testing One of the Earliest .458 Win. Mags

Before Winchester ever sold one of its rifles chambered in .458, I took it on safari in Kenya

aimpoint COA and Glock G19
Guns

Glock X Aimpoint: We Test the New Aimpoint COA Red Dot

One of the newest and most innovative pistol red-dot sights on the market was launched exclusively on Glock pistols, but we think this is the future of handgun optics

A Sig Sauer with one of the best pistol lights.
Gear

The Best Pistol Lights of 2025

These pistol lights provide excellent illumination and intuitive controls

A bull elk stands on a hill side
Policy & Legislation

Idaho Hunters Want Restrictions on Drones, Thermals, and Cellular Trail Cams

An Idaho citizens committee recommends limitations on disruptive technology for hunting, but the public will have a chance to weigh in on recommendations during rule-making process

A gray wolf released in Colorado
Wildlife Management

Coloradans Who Oppose Wolf Reintroduction Can’t Agree on How to Try Ending It

One group is trying to end the wolf reintroduction by ballot measure. Opponents say it's too little too late to be effective at managing wolf conflicts that are unfolding now

A buck pronghorn antelope
Antelope Hunting

Antelope Numbers Are Dropping. That’s Why Two Hunters Are Launching the North American Pronghorn Foundation

The new conservation group will focus on struggling herds and habitat

An american alligator basks in the sun.
Animal Attacks

Bit By a Gator? It’s Your Own Dang Fault, Scientists Say

Researchers analyzed decades of incident reports and found that “risky behavior” by humans played a role in 96 percent of alligator attacks

Turkey Hunters
Hunting Gear

The Best Turkey Vests of 2025, Field Tested and Reviewed

We hunted with a variety of turkey vests and turkey vest alternatives (think chest rigs) over the last several seasons. These were the top performers

We tested the best polarized sunglasses.
Fishing Gear

The Best Polarized Sunglasses of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Top shades tested for quality, durability, and comfort