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best diy western hunts
Big Game Hunting

Top 10 DIY Western Hunts

If you dream of hunting the West but don’t have the funds to hire an outfitter, this list has you covered

Greenbelly stoveless backpacking meals
Gear

Bargain Hunter: The Week’s Best Deals on Outdoor Clothing, Packs, Optics, and Shooting Supplies

Terrific discounts on the best products from leading manufacturers for September 29 through October 6, 2019

Elk Cartridge Showdown: .308 Win vs. .300 Win. Mag. vs. 338. Win. Mag.
Elk Hunting

Elk Cartridge Showdown: .308 Win vs. .300 Win. Mag. vs. 338. Win. Mag.

We shot and compared three popular options to help you decide on the best elk cartridge for your style of hunting

7 Hacks to Keep Your Trail Cams From Getting Stolen
Deer Hunting Gear

7 Hacks to Keep Your Trail Cams From Getting Stolen

We asked experts to share some theft-preventing tips you can use this deer season

I Got Alpha-Gal (The Tick-Borne Disease That’s a Hunter’s Worst Nightmare)
Survival

I Got Alpha-Gal (The Tick-Borne Disease That’s a Hunter’s Worst Nightmare)

What hunters need to know about the red-meat allergy spread by ticks

The Secrets Of Signpost Rubs
Whitetail Deer Hunting

The Secrets Of Signpost Rubs

You just might be walking right past the best big buck sign in the deer woods

a shotgun choke and quail hunting
Quail Hunting

Hit More Quail with These Close-Range Chokes, Loads, and Tactics

Inside of 25 yards, this deadly combination will knock down more birds and damage less meat

a weatherby rifle with rpm rounds
Hunting Rifles

Weatherby’s Mark V Backcountry Ti in the New 6.5 RPM

We recorded an average muzzle velocity of 3093 fps with Weatherby's new load and rifle, making this one flat-shooting SOB

These Hunters Have Perfected the Upland Bird Hunting Road Trip
Upland Bird Hunting

These Hunters Have Perfected the Upland Bird Hunting Road Trip

Come bird season, these three diehards load up their gear and their dogs, and put their lives on hold to chase grouse, pheasants, and quail

How to Hunt Ducks Without a Dog or a Boat
Duck Hunting

How to Hunt Ducks Without a Dog or a Boat

A waterfowler’s five-step guide to successfully bagging ducks in potholes and other small water

3 Keys to Extend Your Boat’s Lifespan
Gear

3 Keys to Extend Your Boat’s Lifespan

If you own a boat, it’s likely one of your greatest investments, and knowing how to tackle a few simple tasks can add years to its life

Black Hills 147-grain Hornady ELD-Match
Rifle Ammo

10 Great 6.5 Creedmoor Rounds for Hunting, Long Range Target Shooting, and Plinking

Whether you’re after bull elk, deer, coyotes, or long-range targets, this list of 6.5 Creed cartridges has you covered

seagull
Foraging & Gardening

13 Gross Animals You Can Eat in a Survival Situation

These meats might not be appetizing, but they sure beat the heck out of starving

Hickory leaves and nuts
Foraging & Gardening

15 Trees Every Outdoor Lover Should Learn to Identify

Identifying traits and uses for common North American trees

Bargain Hunter: The Week’s Best Deals on Boots, Tents, Scopes, and Trailcameras
Rifle Scopes

Bargain Hunter: The Week’s Best Deals on Boots, Tents, Scopes, and Trailcameras

Great discounts on the best outdoor products for September 16 through September 22, 2019

The Musky Maina Dock is a Secret Weapon for Saltwater Striper Anglers
Freshwater

The Musky Maina Dock is a Secret Weapon for Saltwater Striper Anglers

This is the muskie lure that is landing giant salt-water stripers

cooked venison ham
Wild Game Recipes

How to Cure and Smoke a Venison Ham Roast

Brining and smoking venison into ham is easier than you might think

arctic char
Freshwater

The Top 10 Best Alaska Fishing Trips

The Last Frontier’s greatest fishing destinations

Make the Perfect Archery Shot on a Giant Bull Elk
Elk Hunting

Make the Perfect Archery Shot on a Giant Bull Elk

The seconds before the shot are when archery elk hunters mess up most. Keep your head and follow these rules

The 6.5 Creedmoor for deer
Guns

5 Things I Learned About the 6.5 Creedmoor For Whitetails

One of the hottest rounds in rifles proves its worth in the deer woods of Kentucky