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A turkey hunting legend shares some of his secrets for decoying in gobblers

The field of handguns in our annual test covered a lot of ground — from high-end competition pistols, to new concealed carry guns, to great values for shooters on a budget

Staccato’s newest 2011 pistol has a re-designed optic cut and uses Glock-pattern magazines

David Esslinger fought the 884-pound tuna himself, but getting the massive fish into the boat was a team effort

"This particular cat had a kitten to feed"

We gathered the best handguns and shot them head-to-head at Gunsite Academy to determine the Editor's Choice and Great Buy winners

After paying close attention to an old man fishing nearby, the author cracks the code on snook fishing

Pro anglers give insight into the top trolling motors

Wildlife officials say the bear was a sow with no history of conflict

The new SFL 50 delivers 50mm performance in a 42mm-sized frame

These are the seven must-have baits for any saltwater angler

“This was probably the most difficult catch, in terms of the fight, of my career, even including the 283-pounder”

The author’s solo elk hunt turned into a desperate fight for survival after one slip of a knife

The top laser measures are fast, accurate, and full of useful features

"Catching a big striper in the Flint is like hunting for a big ol' buck. You gotta put in the time and effort"

I pumped hundreds of liters of dirty water to find the fastest and most reliable filter

“We feel like we're invaded. We see game wardens on bicycles [and] in their trucks on our private property, which is completely gated and has no trespassing signs around the property."

“Brent was soaked from leaning out of the boat. But he got the fish”

When I finally got a chance to chase Dall rams in the Wrangell Mountains, I wasn't going to let a botched landing stop me

Gov. Laura Kelly said she would not support a bill that could lead to less money coming into the state’s rural areas