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Choosing the right sleeping bag can make or break your next backpacking trip; we can help

Joe Stamper was the son of a Kentucky barrel maker, a sharpshooter in World War I, and a diehard fisherman. This is what he learned in a lifetime of chasing them

The crackdown in Massachusetts is meant to address conflicts between surf anglers and beachgoers. The new rules come as other coastal states eye similar restrictions around land-based shark fishing

We tested the new 4,000 yard rangefinding binocular from Leupold

“I’ve fought other swordfish longer, but never a fish like this one”

We review the best knife sharpeners to get a razor edge on your knives

Spring is harvest season when you're living off the land in the high Arctic

Springfield’s 1911 Tactical Response Pistol now features a concealed-carry contour, optic cut, and is chambered in 9mm. Here’s how it performed

“I knew the bass was going to take the swimbait, and a second later I set the hook into what felt like a brick wall"

The multi-state outfitter has a reputation for false advertising, failing to pay guides and landowners, and for taking advantage of property leases. He was picked up on an outstanding warrant

Wild turkeys regularly outsmart even the savviest hunters and survive in tough conditions. That includes rainstorms, regardless of what you’ve been told

An angler fishing by himself near a bridge in Florida recorded an intense escalation with an irate charter captain who, despite an apology, is now under investigation and could lose his license

We tested the new Pelican ATX in the overhead, under the plane, and tossed in a truck bed

“We’ve had deputies posted at the school this year so our kids can go out and play. I've got pictures of confirmed wolf kills of dogs right on people’s doorsteps”

Understanding how high water affects browns and rainbows can help you overcome those sudden bumps

Ditch your sagging supermarket knockoff for an affordable, supportive seat before your next long weekend in the outdoors

These sharpeners are easy to use and can produce mirror edges

The BLM's new management plan, which entails the "permanent removal" of two herds, faces continued challenges because of conflicting interests on public and private land

During the golden age of turkey hunting, I headed South to hunt turkeys with a new acquaintance. He wasn't all that impressed with my turkey skills

This sub-$1,000 bolt-action shoots above its class, delivering when it matters most.