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12 vs 20 turkey guns
Shotgun Ammo

12 Gauge vs 20 Gauge for Turkey Hunting: An Honest Look at the Data

When it comes to selecting gauges for turkey guns, there are plenty of misconceptions. Here's what hunters need to know

A grizzly bear walking through the woods in the snow.
Climate & Environment

The Endangered Species Act Has Been ‘Warped by Decades of Radical Environmental Litigation,’ Says Lawmaker Who Wants to Overhaul It

Republicans have been trying to amend the ESA for decades. This bill — which includes good and bad ideas for wildlife management — has a better shot of passing than past attempts

A trout jumping
Trout Fishing

There’s No Place I’d Rather Be Than Rural Ireland, Especially When the Trout Are Rising

Dapping, as the Irish call it, is a simple, lazy, cheap, and exciting way to catch trout

A kayak angler casts out into a lake.
Fishing Gear

‘No One’s Immune.’ Tariffs Set to Wallop the U.S. Fishing Gear Industry

From high-end fly reels to Canadian nightcrawlers, experts say sweeping tariffs will likely disrupt every segment of the U.S. sportfishing industry

best turkey loads
Hunting Gear

The Best Turkey Loads of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

We put the best turkey loads head-to-head in pattern, penetration, and velocity tests

A rancher walks across a snowy prairie past a carcass of a dead cow killed by a wolf.
Wildlife Management

Colorado Approves Ranchers’ $343K Wolf Compensation Claims, Nearly Draining the State’s Budget for It

More claims from stockgrowers affected by wolf reintroduction are still waiting for approval

We tested the best .410 turkey loads.
Hunting Gear

The Best .410 Turkey Loads of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

We put the top .410 turkey loads to the test. Here’s how they patterned out of three popular turkey guns

best 20 gauge turkey loads
Shotgun Ammo

The Best 20 Gauge Turkey Loads, Range Tested and Reviewed

Here’s how the top 20-gauge TSS loads patterned

An ice fisherman holds up a $100,000 check.
Ice Fishing

Ice Fisherman Catches $100K Pike Just Before the Buzzer in Local Derby

With less than a minute left on the tournament clock, Theodore Muskego landed his winning fish and dashed across the ice to get it measured

An old cowboy ropes a California grizzly bear
Wildlife Management

When Grizzlies Ruled California

Before the conquistadors, cowboys, and settlers moved in, some 10,000 grizzly bears roamed California. And they didn't disappear without a fight

Best binoculars being tested in Montana
Binoculars

The Best Binoculars, 24 Premium to Budget Options Tested

We tested a wide variety of binoculars for their optical resolution and low light capability

The Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classic starts today
Fishing Gear

The Top 10 Deals of the Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classic

Save hundreds on fishing gear during the Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classic

An oregon man was sentenced for poaching elk and mule deer
Wildlife Management

Serial Poacher Somehow Gets a Lifetime Hunting Ban for the Third Time

Surprise: banning someone from buying a hunting license doesn’t work if they never cared about one in the first place

Florida black bear hunt proposed
Wildlife Management

Florida Is Finally Considering a Black Bear Season Again

The state, which has a growing population of black bears, is asking the public for input. If you live there, you should weigh in

Author using an inflatable sleeping pad to cowboy camp.
Camping Gear

Inflatable vs. Closed-Cell Foam Sleeping Pads

A quality sleeping pad is crucial for a good night's sleep while an uncomfortable mat or deflated pad can end your trip

Cartridges 225 winchester
Handgun Ammo

Why Some Rifle Cartridges Fail

What makes a modern cartridge a success when another equally good or even superior round is lost in the shuffle? Is it really survival of the fittest, or is it the result of romance, prejudice, and clever advertising?

Morel mushrooms growing in moss
Foraging & Gardening

How to Find More Morel Mushrooms This Spring

Not sure where to start your morel mushroom hunt? Here are a few tips for finding this season's tastiest mushroom

Packages of game meat are stacked up in a freezer.
Wild Game Recipes

How Long Does Meat Last in the Freezer?

That freezer-burned shank or old package of ground venison is probably still edible. Here’s how to tell

An illustration of a flock of turkeys
Turkey Hunting

A White-Bearded Gobbler Ruined My Turkey Hunting Streak and Gave Me a Case of the Yips

After eight years of turkey hunting I had 22 gobblers to my credit and a bit of an ego. I was almost tempted to consider myself an expert until I had a run-in with an Arkansas longbeard that nipped my pride in the bud

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Turkey Hunting

How to Turkey Hunt

Our ultimate guide to turkey hunting will help you get in the gobbler game