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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”

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

Hunting Tripod
Hunting Gear

The Best Hunting Tripods of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

The new breed of tough, light carbon tripods will make you a better long-distance rifle shot while upping your optics game

I tested the best insoles for hiking boots.
Gear

The Best Insoles for Hiking of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Find pain relief, injury prevention, and more comfortable hikes with these supportive and cushioned inserts

Poll: 65 Percent of Westerners Oppose Giving States Control of Federal Land
Public Lands & Waters

Poll: 65 Percent of Westerners Oppose Giving States Control of Federal Land

A survey of both Republicans and Democrats in eight Western states shows that most American voters there oppose transferring federal lands to the states. A full 89 percent of voters wanted to keep National Monument designations in place

Wayne Carlton bugles in the aspens.
Elk Hunting

Remembering Wayne Carlton, the Hunter Who Revolutionized Wild-Game Calling

A turkey hunter turned elk-calling pioneer, Carlton moved West and ultimately reshaped how many hunters pursue and call elk

Find out where to go camping.
Camping

Where to Go Camping — Even Without a Campsite Reservation

No campsite reservation? Here’s how to snag place to set up camp, even at the last minute

A tent with a footprint is set up outdoors.
Camping

How to Pitch a Tent: Setup, Siting Your Tent, and Other Considerations

Pitching a tent is about more than just following the manufacturer's instructions

The Best Kids Fishing Poles
Fishing Rods

The Best Kids Fishing Poles

We tested and reviewed the best rods for young anglers

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

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