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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Survival Skills

Pemmican Recipe: How to Make This Nutrient-Dense Trail Food

Packed full of protein, fat, and calories, pemmican has fueled outdoorsmen and women for thousands of years

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Moose Hunting

How Big Is a Moose?

A mature bull moose is big enough to haunt a hunter's dreams—and break a successful hunter's back

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Fishing Gear

How to Tie a Knot: 22 Essential Knots You Need to Know (Photos and Video)

These are the 22 knots all outdoorsmen and women need to know. Here's how to tie them

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Survival Skills

A Beginner’s Guide to Bushcraft

There's a difference between surviving in the woods and thriving

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Public Lands & Waters

President Teddy Roosevelt Conserved Millions of Acres of Federal Lands. It Was His Greatest Legacy

TR was a rancher, a birder, a veteran, a taxidermist, an explorer, an author, and a fanatic big-game hunter. He was also the greatest champion of conservation the White House has ever seen

An angler preparing to cast a wacky rig.
Largemouth Bass

Wacky Rig: A Complete Guide on Rigging, Setups, and How to Fish It

Everything you need to know to catch bass on a wacky rig

surf fishing
Saltwater Fishing

A Beginner’s Guide to Surf Fishing

Intimidated by casting from the beach? Learn these basics and you’ll conquer the waves in no time