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Camping Gear

The Best Fire Starters of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Spend less time building a fire and more time enjoying it with our best fire starter picks

An italian angler with one of the biggest Wels catfish ever caught.
Freshwater

The Biggest Fish Ever Caught

Sharks rule the water in terms of sheer weight, but there are plenty of other big fish in (and excluded from) the record books

A serrated knife next to sharpening tools
Knives

How to Sharpen a Serrated Knife in Three Steps

Learn how to sharpen your serrated knife in this step-by-step guide

Author crosses snow field.
Camping Gear

The Best Thermal Underwear for Men, Tested and Reviewed

Brave the cold with the top thermals

wolf eats whitetail deer
Wildlife Management

What Do Wolves Eat?

As wolves become more abundant around the world — particularly in the West and Upper Midwest — understanding a wolf’s diet becomes more important for people who live, hunt, raise livestock, and recreate in wolf country

5.56 vs .223 ammo
Rifle Ammo

5.56 vs .223: What’s the Real Difference Between These Popular Cartridges? 

These nearly identical cartridges have a few key differences that can affect which you should use and why

how to fillet fish
Wild Caught Fish Recipes

How to Fillet a Fish: Step-By-Step Guide

An easy guide to getting the meat off your catch without spitting bones on your plate

An illustration of a man helping rescue an ice fisherman in a boat.
Wilderness Survival

My Fishing Buddies and I Got Trapped on an Ice Floe. One of Us Didn’t Make It

We were just getting into lake trout on the ice of Lake Superior when a blizzard caught us by surprise. Fellow ice fisherman came to our rescue, but it wasn't enough to save everyone

I folded my socks down to create a thicker barrier between my blistered heels and the back of the shoe.
Gear

The Best Women’s Hiking Shoes of 2026

Hitting the trails is a lot more fun with the right footwear

Hunter, elk, and selfbow
Bow Hunting

How to Make a Bow and Arrow: A Beginner’s Guide to Making a Wood Bow

Clay Hayes shows you how to make a bow and arrow you can hunt with

backpacking
Camping

A Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking

Getting into backpacking is easier than you might think. Here's what you need to know

knife steel
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

browning superposed
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

rtic vs yeti
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 2026

These backpack sprayers handle everything from prescribed burns to applying fertilizers

the best weed torch for the money, the flame king
Gear

The Best Weed Torches of 2026, 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

an illustration of a Mako shark jumping into the back of a boat
Shark Fishing

7 Unbelievable True Fishing Stories of Record Catches, Wild Fights, and One Pissed-Off Shark