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The best upland hunting boots are sitting in a row on the trail.
Hunting Gear

Best Upland Hunting Boots of 2026, Field Tested and Reviewed

Stay in the field longer with a pair of these top upland hunting boots

sea duck hunters
Duck Hunting

Podcast: I Nearly Died on a Duck Hunt

After a motor prop tore into Chris Pebley’s leg, it was up to his hunting buddy and the first responders to save his life

Down vs synthetic sleeping bags on a concrete background
Camping Gear

Down vs Synthetic Sleeping Bags: Which Insulation Is Better for You?

There are pros and cons to consider for both materials, including warmth, weight, moisture retention, maintenance, and more

An angler holds up a white crappie caught in Utah.
Crappie Fishing

Utah Angler Who Broke State Crappie Record Says He’s Already Caught an Even Bigger One

By the time Jesse Pashia's state-record crappie was certified, he says he'd already caught a larger fish that stands to replace his new record

The free rig on the deck of a boat.
Largemouth Bass

How to Fish a Free Rig: Here’s What You Need to Know About This Underrated Bass Technique

The deceptively simple free rig might just be better than the classic Texas rig at putting bass in the boat

Q Mini Fix rifle in 6mm ARC
Hunting Rifles

The Q Mini Fix, Tested and Reviewed

This versatile rifle from Q is an impressive do-all micro bolt action

Australian angler Paul Barning, who was lost at sea, holds up a flag.
Shark Fishing

Tournament Angler Pulled Overboard by Giant Shark Remains Lost at Sea

Officials are now searching a 1,500-square-mile area of the Pacific for Paul Barning, who was reeling in a big shark when he got tangled in his line

Best Slingshots
Hunting Gear

The Best Slingshots of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

These modern slingshots go well beyond a Y-shaped stick

A fisherman fights a hammerhead
Shark Fishing

A Hammerhead Busted My Kayak, Then Took Me for a Sleigh Ride. I Was Rescued by Sheer Luck

The shark pulled me out to open ocean on my fly rod. But for reasons I can't explain, I refused to cut the line

The Beretta A390 and SBE3 left eject.
Double Barrel Shotguns

Benelli vs. Beretta: Which Italian Shotgun Maker Is Your Favorite?

Both brands make excellent shotguns. Which one is best depends on your shooting and hunting style

The Best Camping Gadgets of 2026
Camping Gear

The Best Camping Gadgets of 2026

These pieces of gear make camping all the more enjoyable

palomar knot
Freshwater

How to Tie a Palomar Knot: A Step-by-Step Guide with Photos and Video

Incredibly strong and simple to tie, this may be the most important knot for any angler to learn

A nice winter flounder
Saltwater Fishing

Quick Strike Podcast: The Lost Art of Winter Flounder Fishing

These delicious underdog flatfish are making a comeback, and now is the time to get in on the action

Two aerial photos showing anglers landing blue marlin.
Saltwater Fishing

Watch: Anglers Toss Rod Overboard So They Can Land Two Blue Marlin at Once

“It’s a real fire drill, but it’s exciting, and that’s exactly why we love billfishing”

Turkey calling tips
Turkey Hunting

Turkey Calling Tips: How to Call a Turkey

This is our guide to the turkey calls and vocalizations you need to know this spring. Watch these videos and then start practicing

A grouper bitten by a shark.
Saltwater Fishing

Nearly Half of All Florida Anglers Are Losing Fish to Sharks, Study Shows

The taxman is just as bad as charter captains have been saying

A sled dog team falls through thin ice in an illustration
Wilderness Survival

I Didn’t Trust My Sled Dog. My Poor Judgement Nearly Killed Us All

After a trip to town during trapping season, I urged my lead dog to cross a section of ice that looked fine. That decision cost us dearly

Man holds binoculars up.
Optics

How to Adjust Binoculars Properly

Most folks don't know how to properly focus their binoculars. Here's a quick guide from two all-time optics experts

Various cuts of wild turkey meat on a cutting board and paper.
Turkey Hunting

How to Butcher a Wild Turkey (and Get Every Last Cut of Meat)

There’s more meat on a wild turkey than the breast and legs. Here's how to butcher a turkey and save every last cut

An ice fisherman holds up a fat yellow perch.
Panfish Fishing

‘Easily the Biggest I’ve Ever Caught.’ How This Ice Fisherman Caught His PB Jumbo Yellow Perch at Mille Lacs

These are his tips for avoiding small walleye, and holding out for big perch