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Montana national guardsmen land a helicopter.
Elk Hunting

Montana National Guard Under Investigation After Allegedly Using a Helicopter to Steal Shed Antlers

“Do you know there is an Army helicopter on your land picking up elk antlers?”

Two Victorinox Venture bushcraft knives
Knives

Victorinox Venture Review: A Simple, Do-It-All Bushcraft Blade for Under $100

This lightweight Swiss fixed blade is built for camp chores, firestarting, and food prep

A buck lays down on a Wisconsin deer farm.
Wildlife Management

Minnesota Banned New Deer Farms in Order to Slow CWD. Now Farmers Are Suing

The new law includes additional restrictions on captive breeding operations and prevents any new deer farms from being registered in the state

We tested the best coolers with wheels.
Camping Gear

The Best Coolers with Wheels of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

I evaluated the portability and ice retention of models from Yeti, RovR, Coleman, Magellan Outdoors, Rtic, and Brumate

Three hikers walk up rock formation.
Camping Gear

Your Guide to REI’s Anniversary Sale: 25% Off Adventure Gear

Get a ripping deal on the gear we've field tested and love

A dumpster and trash cans flipped over by grizzly bear.
Wildlife Management

Yellowstone Officials Kill Grizzly Bear That Was Flipping Over 800-Pound Dumpsters

“In addition to developing a strategy to flip over 800-pound dumpsters, the bear also uprooted smaller bear-resistant trash cans from their concrete bases”

prespawn smallmouth
Smallmouth Bass

The Best Way to Catch Pre-Spawn Smallmouth Bass? Slow Play a Jerkbait

Train yourself to slow down your jerkbait retrieve for high-speed hits

A collage of two turkey hunters, a strutting turkey, a Dodge Ram truck, and a gas station.
Turkey Hunting

Video: Mark Drury Gets His Truck Stolen During a Turkey Hunt

“I bet they about crapped when they saw all the stuff that was in there”

Thousands of salmon stacked up in a creek in Alaska.
Salmon and Steelhead Fishing

Viral Video of Epic Salmon Run Is a Glimpse of What the Old Timers Still Talk About

“You used to be able to walk across their backs” is the typical refrain, and it makes sense when you watch this footage

the best pole saws
Camping Gear

The Best Pole Saws of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We put the top gas and battery powered pole saws to the test in the Northwoods

The best rifle scopes
Rifle Scopes

The Best Rifle Scopes of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Last year’s behemoth precision rifle scopes are being replaced with smaller, more nimble scopes for close-in and medium-range work

controversial bucks
Whitetail Deer Hunting

The 5 Most Controversial Trophy Bucks in Recent History

These are some of the biggest whitetail bucks ever taken, and they've created some of the biggest hunting controversies of all time

A collection of 3D printed baits.
Largemouth Bass

This Texas Fisherman Is 3D Printing Duckling Brood Lures — and Catching Bass on Them

“Nature is the creator. Everything else is just mimicking what nature is doing”

Best rain gear for fishing
Fishing Gear

The Best Rain Gear for Fishing, Tested and Reviewed

The top fishing gear for rain can save your day on the water when the bite is hot and the weather is sour

We tested the best hiking sandals.
Camping Gear

The Best Hiking Sandals of 2026, Trail Tested

We tested the top sport sandals for fit, traction, and protection

A group shot of the Most Accurate Ammo
Rifle Ammo

The Most Accurate Rifle Ammo, Range Tested

Factory ammo is as good as ever right now, and these are some of the most consistent (and precise) loads for hunting and target shooting

A grizzly bear crosses the road
Wildlife Management

Proposal to Keep Grizzlies on the Endangered Species List Is ‘Ludicrous,’ Say Western Lawmakers

Moving back the goal posts for recovery, argue legislators in three key Western states, would upend decades of collaboration and undermine the whole point of the Endangered Species Act

Vortex Viper PST Gen II memorial day sale
Rifle Scopes

Save $450 on a Vortex Viper PST Gen II

The Vortex PST Gen II is now only $650

The Best Snake Boots of 2022
Hunting Gear

The Best Snake Boots of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

If you live and hunt in venomous snake country, you'll need these boots

The Best Turkey Hunting Boots, Tested and Reviewed
Hunting Gear

The Best Turkey Hunting Boots, Tested and Reviewed

Depending on where you chase gobblers, the right footwear might be a lightweight hiking shoe or a heavy-duty snake boot