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Wildlife Management

What Do Wolves Eat?

As wolves become more abundant around the world — particularly in the West and Upper Midwest — understanding a wolf’s diet becomes more important for people who live, hunt, raise livestock, and recreate in wolf country

5.56 vs .223 ammo
Rifle Ammo

5.56 vs .223: What’s the Real Difference Between These Popular Cartridges? 

These nearly identical cartridges have a few key differences that can affect which you should use and why

how to fillet fish
Wild Caught Fish Recipes

How to Fillet a Fish: Step-By-Step Guide

An easy guide to getting the meat off your catch without spitting bones on your plate

An illustration of a man helping rescue an ice fisherman in a boat.
Wilderness Survival

My Fishing Buddies and I Got Trapped on an Ice Floe. One of Us Didn’t Make It

We were just getting into lake trout on the ice of Lake Superior when a blizzard caught us by surprise. Fellow ice fisherman came to our rescue, but it wasn't enough to save everyone

I folded my socks down to create a thicker barrier between my blistered heels and the back of the shoe.
Gear

The Best Women’s Hiking Shoes of 2025

Hitting the trails is a lot more fun with the right footwear

Hunter, elk, and selfbow
Bow Hunting

How to Make a Bow and Arrow: A Beginner’s Guide to Making a Wood Bow

Clay Hayes shows you how to make a bow and arrow you can hunt with

backpacking
Camping

A Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking

Getting into backpacking is easier than you might think. Here's what you need to know

knife steel
Knives

Basic Guide to Knife Steel and Blade Selection

Understanding knife steel doesn't have to be complicated. Here's what you need to know

How to call ducks and geese.
Goose Hunting

Goose Hunting Tips and Tactics

The ultimate guide to hunting Canada geese

browning superposed
Double Barrel Shotguns

Browning Superposed Overview: Why the First Affordable Over/Under Is Still Worth Considering Today

The Superposed is more than a piece of shotgunning history

rtic vs yeti
Gear

Rtic vs Yeti: Is a More Expensive Cooler Actually Worth It?

One cooler brand has survived multi-story falls, bears, and the might of the Pacific Ocean. The other has survived an overcrowded roto-molded cooler market to become a top contender.

We tested the best backpack sprayers.
Hunting Gear

The Best Backpack Sprayers of 2025

These backpack sprayers handle everything from prescribed burns to applying fertilizers

the best weed torch for the money, the flame king
Gear

The Best Weed Torches of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

These torches control weeds by not allowing them to get established

The 1903 Springfield compared to the
Rifles

America Has Always Had a Love Affair with Its Service Rifles

The stories behind how America's soldiers reshaped civilian marksmanship, recreational shooting, and (ultimately) hunting

A whitetail deer feed in a clover food plot.
Wildlife Management

What Do Deer Eat? Almost Anything, But These 80+ Foods Are Their Favorites

Whether you’re scouting for deer season or trying to keep deer out of your garden, it's helpful to know what food sources these hungry critters love best

an illustration of a Mako shark jumping into the back of a boat
Shark Fishing

7 Unbelievable True Fishing Stories of Record Catches, Wild Fights, and One Pissed-Off Shark

Baitcaster vs Spinning Reel
Fishing Reels

Baitcaster vs. Spinning Reel

Learn when to use a baitcaster and when to use a spinning reel

best electronic hearing protection
Shooting Gear

Best Electronic Hearing Protection of 2025, Range Tested and Reviewed

We tested the best electronic ear pro on the market to help you decide what will work for you

elk hunting
Elk Hunting

The Ultimate Guide to Elk Hunting

Elk hunting is tough, especially for rookies. This guide will help make that first season a little less painful and hopefully a little more successful

Tester fishes from a kayak inshore.
Fishing Rods

The Best Beginner Fishing Rods of 2025

Spend less time overanalyzing your options and catch more fish with these rods