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A comparison of the .308 Win beside the .30-06 Springfield.
Rifle Ammo

.308 vs .30/06: Is One of These Classic Cartridges Really Superior?

Here’s what hunters and shooters should know about the old cartridge debate

Guitar Lake, John Muir Trail
Hiking

Hiking the John Muir Trail: Permits, Planning, Gear, and Resupply Details for the Greatest Wilderness Trail in America

A guide to planning, training for, and hiking the West’s most iconic trail

A break-barrel spring gun and a modern PCP air rifle
Hunting Rifles

The Best Pellet Guns of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

The seven best pellet guns under $400 for small game hunting, backyard shooting, pest control, and more

Hiker stands next to trail sign.
Camping Gear

What Is Thru-Hiking Really? Here Are 10 Signs You Might Be a Thru-Hiker

Here's a hint: The length of the trail and the weight of your pack are not what thru-hiking is about

The best PCP air rifle compressors are lined up.
Hunting Gear

The Best PCP Air Rifle Compressors of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

We review the top compressors to refill your PCP air rifle

what do grizzly bears eat?
Wildlife Management

What Do Grizzly Bears Eat? These 55+ Favorite Foods

A grizzly’s diet is a diverse mix of these berries, bugs, and critters

fried catfish
Catfish Fishing

How to Cook Catfish

When it comes to catfish cooking, traditional Southern recipes are the best

A man on top of a mountain
Camping Gear

The Best Hiking Pants of 2025

Elevate your outdoor adventures by investing in the best hiking pants

mature whitetail buck in grass
Wildlife Management

How Long Do Deer Live?

How long a deer lives usually depends on habitat, pressure from predators, and a variety of other factors

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Camping Gear

Water Resistant vs Waterproof: Here’s What You Need to Know

Waterproof gear is always better, right? Not exactly

Bass Pro Shops Crappie Madness
Fishing Gear

We Found Killer Deals on Crappie Rods, Reels, Baits, and More

Save money on rods, reels, baits, electronics, and more during Crappie Madness at Bass Pro Shops

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Shooting Gear

Best Bluetooth Hearing Protection of 2025

We tested the best bluetooth ear pro that we could get our hands on — and it’s never been better

park ranger demonstrates with a can of bear spray
Animal Attacks

How to Use Bear Spray

Knowing how to use this non-lethal deterrent is an important skill when traveling in bear country

270 vs 308
Rifle Ammo

.270 vs .308: Is a Bigger Caliber Actually Better?

An examination of two iconic cartridges highlights the long-argued “flatter shooting vs heavier bullet” debate

We tested the best long range rifle scopes.
Rifle Scopes

FFP vs SFP: Understanding First-Focal Plane and Second-Focal Plane Riflescopes

FFP scopes are for target shooting and SFP scopes are for hunting, right? Actually, no

A grizzly bear runs fast through water toward the camera.
Animal Attacks

How Fast Can a Bear Run? Faster Than You

Here's a breakdown of the top speeds of North America's biggest predators, and what we know about all eight species of bear around the world

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Catfish Fishing

What Do Catfish Eat?

If you're going after catfish, it pays to know what's on the menu

florida invasive species
Wildlife Management

Invasive Species in Florida: The 10 Worst Invaders

Florida is home to hundreds of invasive or exotic species, from snakes and birds to fish and plants. These are the most problematic critters

A bass angler holds up three fish caught on one rig.
Bass Fishing

How to Fish an Alabama Rig: A Complete Guide

An Alabama rig is the best way to replicate a bait ball and catch a pile of pre-spawn bass

A bear snarls in an illstration.
Grizzly Bear Hunting

A Grizzly Killed Two Bears, Then Charged Me Next. He Should Have Been a World-Record

After four years of hunting, I finally got a chance to track a big grizzly. By the time we caught up with him high in the mountains, he was burying his winter cache in the snow