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Moose in Rocky Mountain National Park
Wildlife Management

Rocky Mountain National Park Has Too Many Moose

“Moose will go gangbusters, rapidly increasing. We want to keep them at objective numbers so they don’t exhaust the resource and crash”

A Maryland angler holds up a yellow perch.
Record Fish

‘Big as a Yellow Submarine.’ Yellow Perch Caught in the Tidewater Breaks 46-Year-Old Maryland Record

“I’m sure my record fish spit up some baits when it was in the live well, and it may have weighed even more. But ... I still have a state record”

A mountain lion feeding on a dead deer.
Policy & Legislation

Wyoming Lawmakers Tried to Declare Open Season on Mountain Lions. Local Houndsmen Shut It Down

Wyoming wanted to slash mountain lion regs to help struggling mule deer herds. The hunting community called it a predator eradication bill. It's part of a wider trend to shift big cat management away from game and fish agencies

viper vortex red dot
Optics

Vortex Viper Red Dot Review: The Ultimate Shotgun Red Dot for Easy Mounting

This new red dot and mount are made from a single piece of 6061 aluminum and fit directly onto the receiver of most shotguns

The author tested the best trout lures in a wide variety of locations.
Baits, Lures, & Flies

The 10 Best Trout Lures of 2025, Proven Fish Catchers for All Trout Species

These trout lures work in everything from small streams to large lakes

A close-up of a Gore-Tex label on a rain jacket.
Gear

Gore-Tex Used ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Its Gear and Lied to Customers About It, ‘Greenwashing’ Lawsuit Alleges

The renowned outdoor company has long preached environmental sustainability in its waterproof clothing and gear. A class-action lawsuit filed by buyers of Gore-Tex says those claims are deceptive

A crystal pot call on a limb hanger turkey
Turkey Hunting

Podcast: A Pot-Call Masterclass with Matt Van Cise, the Turkey Calling GOAT

The winningest turkey caller in history shares tricks of the trade for making your friction call sound realistic and finding the perfect pot call for you 

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

‘What Do I Do Here?’ Watch Angler Catch 19 Pounds of Bass on a Single Cast

Texas bass angler Grady Codd shows what can happen when you throw an Alabama rig into Mexico's famed Lake El Salto

Chatterbait bass.
Largemouth Bass

How to Fish a Chatterbait: A Complete Guide

The chatterbait is an incredibly versatile bass lure. Here's what you need to know about it

We tested the best winter gloves in extreme conditions.
Camping Gear

The Best Winter Gloves of 2025, Tested in Alaska and Minnesota

The ultimate gloves for winter keep out wind, sleet, snow, and brutally cold temperatures

A porta-potty blind and a haybale blind.
Wildlife Management

Texas Game Wardens Are Too Smart for Porta-Potty Poachers and Hay-Bale Blinds

In a state as big as Texas, it’s always something. Lately, it seems to be deer blinds

The Best Crappie Lures of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Crappie Lures of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Get ready for spring crappie fishing with these baits

An HK pistol with proof marks on it.
Guns

Why Most Guns Don’t Blow Up

It's because they're proofed with special high-pressure cartridges. If barrels don't explode under such extreme testing, you can be sure they won't when you fire standard hunting ammo

We tested the best headlamps for hunting.
Hunting Gear

The Best Headlamps for Hunting of 2025, Field Tested and Reviewed

Keep from fumbling your way through the woods in the dark with these tried and tested models

The Best Air Pistols of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Shooting Gear

The Best Air Pistols of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

There are many air pistols on the market. I tested the best and coolest ones we could find to help you decide which one is right for you

The Best BB Guns of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Shooting Gear

The Best BB Guns of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

BB guns have always been fun, but now there’s more options than ever

We tested the best cross country skis.
Gear

The Best Cross Country Skis of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Whether you’re new to cross country skiing or interested in an upgrade, we rounded up this year’s best picks

We tested the best full auto BB guns.
Shooting Gear

The Best Full Auto BB Guns of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

BB guns are an American staple, and they’ve never been more fun

ice fishing in subzero temperatures
Camping Gear

The Best Winter Jackets for Extreme Cold, Tested at 20 Below in Alaska

I put these jackets to the test against interior Alaska’s bitter cold — here’s how they did

Freel fires a handgun
Handguns

The Best Handguns for Beginners of 2025

If you’re new to handguns, picking one suited for your experience level will help ensure your experience is safe, fun, and productive