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How to cast a spinning reel
Fishing Reels

How to Cast a Spinning Reel

Step-by-step instructions on how to cast a spinning reel

A black and white dog poses with a yellow Halo invisible fence collar.
Gear

The Best Invisible Dog Fences of 2025

We review everything from classic in-ground fences to the latest in GPS fencing

A polar bear stalks a man
Animal Attacks

I Canoed the Northwest Passage Solo. The Arctic Nearly Killed Me — Twice

It took 10 summers and two close brushes with death, but I became the first man to canoe 3,200 miles across the north coast of Alaska and Canada

Frank Shultz collects water from underneath a rock
Backcountry Hunting Gear

Water Purification Tablets vs Filter for Backpacking and Mountain Hunting

Water purification is vital to staying healthy in the mountains and after a trip, but are filters really the answer? Here’s what our staff writers think

Ruger iron sights.
Handguns

How to Shoot Iron Sights

Many shooters cut their teeth on .22s or BB guns with iron sights, but is there still a place for them on modern rifles and pistols?

The Sig Sauer P365
Handguns

The Sig Sauer P365, Tested and Reviewed

The P365 is the pistol that elevated the level of performance and adaptability for everyday carry guns

Shooting an fn 510 tactical
Handguns

How to Shoot a Pistol Accurately

Handguns are the most difficult firearms to shoot accurately. Here’s how you can master them

A man holds up a nice pike he caught while pike fishing on a river.
Pike and Muskie Fishing

Pike Fishing Tips: How to Catch Pike

Looking for a toothy brawler this season? These tips will help you catch northern pike

We tested the best packable down jackets.
Gear

The Best Packable Down Jackets of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Find a hooded puffer for everything from daily errands to multi-day backpacking trips

A whitetail doe stands in the shadows.
Wildlife Management

Texas Wardens Uncover Black-Market Whitetail Breeding Ring that Smuggled ‘Ghost Deer’

Around 1,200 criminal charges have already been filed. One felony charge accuses the suspects of falsifying CWD tests by poaching wild deer and swapping those tissue samples with samples from breeder deer

how to catch nightcrawlers
Freshwater

How to Catch Nightcrawlers for Bait

Never run out of bait again with these three easy nightcrawler collection methods

straight wall deer rifles
Hunting Rifles

The Best Straight-Wall Deer Rifles

Here's a look at straight-wall rifles, from lever actions, to bolt guns, to ARs

turkey sounds
Turkey Hunting

The Ultimate Guide to Wild Turkey Sounds

These are the sounds and vocalizations that all turkey hunters should know

A covey of quail rises
Quail Hunting

Learning How to Hunt Quail, One Face Plant at a Time

After more than 50 years chasing bobwhites, and occasionally falling down, Charles Elliot still had plenty to learn about quail

We tested the best cross country ski pants.
Gear

The Best Cross Country Ski Pants, Trail Tested

We tested a variety of XC outer layers from thermals to soft shells to Gore-Tex

We tested the best lightweight hiking shoes.
Gear

The Best Lightweight Hiking Shoes of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Exchange clunky hiking boots for lightweight trail runners this trail season

Alex Robinson packs out sheep with one of the best hunting backpacks.
Bow Hunting Gear

The Best Hunting Backpacks of 2025, Chosen by the Editors

Find out which pack is best for you whether you're chasing big game or perched in a stand

Freel with Stevens 334 Walnut
Hunting Rifles

The Best Budget Hunting Rifles of 2025, Put to the Test

Budget hunting rifles are affordable and capable — here's how some of our favorites stack up

A woman fishes on a lake with a spinning rod and reel combo.
Fishing Reels

The Best Spinning Rod and Reel Combos, Tested and Reviewed

These combos take the mystery out of matching a rod with a reel — and they'll save you money in the process

A tournament angler holds up a heavyweight largemouth bass.
Largemouth Bass

‘I Knew Right Away It Was a Big, Big Fish.’ Tourney Angler’s Huge Largemouth Ties League Record for Heaviest Bass Ever Weighed

Gary Pope's 13-plus-pound largemouth tied a Bass Fishing League record, and it could be a sign of big things to come at the South Carolina lake