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Quick Strike Podcast: 3 Critical Things to Know About Stripers in Spring
Don’t wait for fall to get in on the action with coastal bass
The Best Electric Mountain Bikes of 2026, Trail Tested
Add a boost to your uphill with a full-suspension motorized mountain bike
The Best Red Dot Sights of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
There are loads of reliable red dot sights on the market these days, so we tested them to find the best
Shooting Walleyes in the Great Lakes Is Growing Because of This Spearfisherman
While spearing walleye, pike, and lakers is controversial, Jon Durtka says spearfishermen have more in common with hook-and-line anglers than you might think
‘Never Seen a Stumpknocker So Big!” Georgia Catfisherman Lands Record Spotted Sunfish
The state's first new freshwater record of the year tied the existing state record
I Was Charged by a Cape Buffalo While Testing One of the Earliest .458 Win. Mags
Before Winchester ever sold one of its rifles chambered in .458, I took it on safari in Kenya
Glock X Aimpoint: We Test the New Aimpoint COA Red Dot
One of the newest and most innovative pistol red-dot sights on the market was launched exclusively on Glock pistols, but we think this is the future of handgun optics
The Best Pistol Lights of 2026
These pistol lights provide excellent illumination and intuitive controls
Idaho Hunters Want Restrictions on Drones, Thermals, and Cellular Trail Cams
An Idaho citizens committee recommends limitations on disruptive technology for hunting, but the public will have a chance to weigh in on recommendations during rule-making process
Coloradans Who Oppose Wolf Reintroduction Can’t Agree on How to Try Ending It
One group is trying to end the wolf reintroduction by ballot measure. Opponents say it's too little too late to be effective at managing wolf conflicts that are unfolding now
Antelope Numbers Are Dropping. That’s Why Two Hunters Are Launching the North American Pronghorn Foundation
The new conservation group will focus on struggling herds and habitat
Bit By a Gator? It’s Your Own Dang Fault, Scientists Say
Researchers analyzed decades of incident reports and found that “risky behavior” by humans played a role in 96 percent of alligator attacks
The Best Polarized Sunglasses of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
Top shades tested for quality, durability, and comfort
I Called in My First Turkey During a Lightning Storm
There was nowhere to take shelter, and I decided dying in the turkey woods was as good a place as any
3 Killed, 3 Injured in Boat Wreck at Major League Fishing Tournament
Officials say the crash involved a center console vessel and Nitro bass boat
What American Gun Owners Should Know About Freedom Munitions
This Idaho-based DTC ammo maker is American owned.
What Are the Keys to Managing for Bucks with Bigger Antlers?
It turns out that hunters can only do so much to impact antler growth through nutrition and genetics. But we can have a big impact on age structure
Stunning Trail Cam Video Captures the Moment a Black Bear Pounces on a Fawn
The rare footage offers a glimpse into an intense predator-prey encounter in the deer woods
The Best Bass Fishing Rods, Tested and Reviewed
We tested both specialty and all-around tools at various price points