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Q Mini Fix rifle in 6mm ARC
Hunting Rifles

The Q Mini Fix, Tested and Reviewed

This versatile rifle from Q is an impressive do-all micro bolt action

Australian angler Paul Barning, who was lost at sea, holds up a flag.
Shark Fishing

Tournament Angler Pulled Overboard by Giant Shark Remains Lost at Sea

Officials are now searching a 1,500-square-mile area of the Pacific for Paul Barning, who was reeling in a big shark when he got tangled in his line

Best Slingshots
Hunting Gear

The Best Slingshots of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

These modern slingshots go well beyond a Y-shaped stick

A fisherman fights a hammerhead
Shark Fishing

A Hammerhead Busted My Kayak, Then Took Me for a Sleigh Ride. I Was Rescued by Sheer Luck

The shark pulled me out to open ocean on my fly rod. But for reasons I can't explain, I refused to cut the line

The Beretta A390 and SBE3 left eject.
Double Barrel Shotguns

Benelli vs. Beretta: Which Italian Shotgun Maker Is Your Favorite?

Both brands make excellent shotguns. Which one is best depends on your shooting and hunting style

The Best Camping Gadgets of 2025
Camping Gear

The Best Camping Gadgets of 2025

These pieces of gear make camping all the more enjoyable

palomar knot
Freshwater

How to Tie a Palomar Knot: A Step-by-Step Guide with Photos and Video

Incredibly strong and simple to tie, this may be the most important knot for any angler to learn

A nice winter flounder
Saltwater Fishing

Quick Strike Podcast: The Lost Art of Winter Flounder Fishing

These delicious underdog flatfish are making a comeback, and now is the time to get in on the action

Two aerial photos showing anglers landing blue marlin.
Saltwater Fishing

Watch: Anglers Toss Rod Overboard So They Can Land Two Blue Marlin at Once

“It’s a real fire drill, but it’s exciting, and that’s exactly why we love billfishing”

Turkey calling tips
Turkey Hunting

Turkey Calling Tips: How to Call a Turkey

This is our guide to the turkey calls and vocalizations you need to know this spring. Watch these videos and then start practicing

A grouper bitten by a shark.
Saltwater Fishing

Nearly Half of All Florida Anglers Are Losing Fish to Sharks, Study Shows

The taxman is just as bad as charter captains have been saying

A sled dog team falls through thin ice in an illustration
Wilderness Survival

I Didn’t Trust My Sled Dog. My Poor Judgement Nearly Killed Us All

After a trip to town during trapping season, I urged my lead dog to cross a section of ice that looked fine. That decision cost us dearly

Man holds binoculars up.
Optics

How to Adjust Binoculars Properly

Most folks don't know how to properly focus their binoculars. Here's a quick guide from two all-time optics experts

Various cuts of wild turkey meat on a cutting board and paper.
Turkey Hunting

How to Butcher a Wild Turkey (and Get Every Last Cut of Meat)

There’s more meat on a wild turkey than the breast and legs. Here's how to butcher a turkey and save every last cut

An ice fisherman holds up a fat yellow perch.
Panfish Fishing

‘Easily the Biggest I’ve Ever Caught.’ How This Ice Fisherman Caught His PB Jumbo Yellow Perch at Mille Lacs

These are his tips for avoiding small walleye, and holding out for big perch

Hunting Tripod
Hunting Gear

The Best Hunting Tripods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

The new breed of tough, light carbon tripods will make you a better long-distance rifle shot while upping your optics game

I tested the best insoles for hiking boots.
Gear

The Best Insoles for Hiking of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Find pain relief, injury prevention, and more comfortable hikes with these supportive and cushioned inserts

Poll: 65 Percent of Westerners Oppose Giving States Control of Federal Land
Public Lands & Waters

Poll: 65 Percent of Westerners Oppose Giving States Control of Federal Land

A survey of both Republicans and Democrats in eight Western states shows that most American voters there oppose transferring federal lands to the states. A full 89 percent of voters wanted to keep National Monument designations in place

drop shot rig
Largemouth Bass

How to Fish a Drop Shot: A Complete Guide

This finesse fishing tactic has been catching bass for decades. Learn why it works so well and how to rig one up

Wayne Carlton bugles in the aspens.
Elk Hunting

Remembering Wayne Carlton, the Hunter Who Revolutionized Wild-Game Calling

A turkey hunter turned elk-calling pioneer, Carlton moved West and ultimately reshaped how many hunters pursue and call elk