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Colt Russell with a nice Adirondack buck.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

New York Still Hunter Arrowed This 20-Point “Houdini” Buck in the Adirondacks

The deer nicknamed Houdini had the habit of showing itself, then disappearing—until now

Axis shafts and components laid out on a table
Gear

Easton Axis Arrows: Buy Three Dozen and Don’t Switch Your Arrows Again

After years shooting the Easton Axis Arrows, I’ve settled on them as my ride-or-die arrow

A man preparing to shoot a black air rifle
Rifles

Benjamin Armada Review: A Hunting Air Rifle Made for the Range

We test the range accuracy, power, and hunting capability of Benjamin’s latest PCP air rifle built upon the company’s successful Marauder design

Aaron Martens died of brain cancer at the age of 49.
Largemouth Bass

Aaron Martens, Champion and Trend-Setting Pro Bass Angler, Dies at 49

Professional angler Aaron Martens of Alabama, who won three Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles and three WON Bass U.S. Open championships, died Nov. 4 after a battle with cancer

You should know how to change a tire.
Trucks

Hunting Truck Tip: How to Change a Flat Tire in the Middle of Nowhere

There's no worse feeling than being stuck in a remote spot with a flat. Here's how to change a tire and get back on the road

Freel glasses for caribou in the arctic
Big Game Hunting

A DIY Bowhunt for Caribou Along Alaska’s Haul Road

A bowhunt for Arctic caribou along Alaska's famed Haul Road is even tougher than it sounds

Second Amendment challenge in the supreme court is being heard.
Guns

The Supreme Court Is Hearing a Second Amendment Case. Here’s What You Need to Know

SCOTUS hears a challenge to New York law requiring gun owners to seek permission to carry a firearm in public, and the questions indicate the law might be overturned

A crouching man in camouflage preparing to shoot a black air rifle
Rifles

The Benjamin Bulldog Air Rifle Is Well Suited for Hunting Hogs and Predators

The Benjamin Bulldog is a futuristic-looking pcp air rifle in .357 caliber

Everyday carry gear like a handgun, knife, and flashlight are essential.
Shooting Gear

The Best Everyday Carry Gear

This trio of EDC essentials—a top pick for the best handgun, knife, and flashlight—covers the personal-protection bases

Musky kayak fishing can be extremely productive
Pike and Muskie Fishing

How to Catch Big Musky From a Kayak

Fishing from a kayak can give you an advantage if you know how to target musky on lakes and rivers

A striper fish next to a black fishing rod attached to a orange and black Spinfisher spinning reel
Fishing Reels

Penn Spinfisher VI: A Serious Reel at a Reasonable Price

The Penn Spinfisher VI is tough and dependable in rough saltwater conditions—without breaking the bank

A muzzleloader next to an aluminum can and two percussion cap makers
Shooting Gear

Muzzleloader Alchemy: Making Percussion Caps from Aluminum Cans

Avoid the shortages by recycling aluminum cans into percussion caps with this innovative tool

Shooting accurately over 40 yards is not easy.
Shotguns

4 Reasons Why You’re Struggling to Shoot Your Shotgun Accurately Over 40 Yards

Being able to break clay birds at distance can only help you become more capable with a shotgun in the field

The British military utilized the EM-2.
Guns

8 Military Weapons and Technologies That Were Too Advanced for Their Time

Some firearms were just too well made for the era in which they were invented

Ruger PC Charger Review: A Versatile Pistol for Plinking and Survival
Handguns

Ruger PC Charger Review: A Versatile Pistol for Plinking and Survival

This brace pistol platform is an affordable and reliable option for the backcountry or the target range

PETA asks MLB to change bullpen name.
Conservation

PETA Asks Pro Baseball to Change the Name Bullpen to “Arm Barn”

The anti-hunting organization thinks the term bullpen is offensive to animals and demeaning to MLB pitchers

Beretta a400 extreme plus
Semi-Auto Shotguns

Shotgun Review: Beretta’s A400 Xtreme Plus Is the Best Duck Hunting Gun on the Market

Waterfowlers in search of a durable, high-performance shotgun that’s ultra-reliable don’t need to look any further than the Beretta A400

dragging out a buck
Deer Hunting

Rutting Bucks and Bad-Tasting Venison. Here’s What Deer Hunters Need to Know

No, venison from mature bucks doesn’t have to taste bad. But, venison from an old brawler buck killed during the tail-end of the rut is a different story. Here’s why

Two boys playing into a outdoor swimming pool and one of them is jumping into the pool water.
Gear

Best Backyard Swing Sets, Games, and Activities for Summer Parties with the Family

The best backyard swing sets, games, and activities can turn your lawn into a playground.

Mossberg Patriot and Bushnell Scope
Hunting Rifles

Mossberg Patriot Long Range Hunter

A surprisingly affordable rifle for the dedicated long-range hunter