We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › While every serious thermal hunter is going to want a dedicated heat-detecting rifle scope, I’d make the case that thermal monoculars and binoculars are more versatile than weapon-mounted sights. The full utility of a viewer is …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › One of the most essential tools for pros, DIYers, and homeowners is a cordless drill. You can save nearly half off the usual price on one of the top models we’ve tested and a third of …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Beyond sent me a sample of their Alpha Aura fleece to check out about a year ago, and I don’t know that I’ve taken it off since. It is, simply put, the perfect layer. It keeps …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › While a bunch of modern hunting gear has seemed to hit a performance plateau, the world of trail cameras is still evolving. This year’s new models are more advanced and user-friendly than ever before. A top-notch …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Humans have been gathering around a fire since the stone age. Whether you’re at deer camp or in a suburban backyard, nothing compares to the cozy feeling of gazing into a roaring fire. Outdoor fire pits …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Winter apparel is a pricey investment, but worth it if it keeps you outside in the coldest months of the year. Stock up on quality cold weather gear during REI’s Black Friday sale. We found over …
The 1966 deer season on the Keweenaw Peninsula, northern Michigan’s Copper Country, opened on November 12 and was due to close on the 27th, the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Up to Thanksgiving day, our whole family had no luck. My dad, my brother Bruce, and I had hunted hard and had seen deer almost every day, …
I Shot Michigan’s State-Record Black Bear on Thanksgiving Day Read More »
The four anglers aboard the 35-foot CostaSV center console fishing boat Wound Tight left the boat dock near Biloxi, Mississippi, on Sunday at 5:45 a.m. They needed an early start to make an over two-hour, 130-mile run offshore to a special deep-water spot that boat owner and captain Drew Alexander has fished often. Powered by …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Give the chef or butcher in your life the gift of sharp knives year-round. We found the best knife sharpener Black Friday deals on products we’ve tested. Work Sharp Ken Onion with Blade Grinder Attachment With …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › A quality hunting jacket is more than just a camouflaged outer layer. The pillar of your gear system, your jacket protects you from wind and rain. It’s critical for keeping you warm, and provides pockets for …
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Gun seasons are in full swing, and with them come all kinds of conversation and debate about deer hunting cartridges and bullets. At Outdoor Life, we’ve participated in these conversations plenty, and you can read our in-depth reviews on the best deer hunting cartridges and the best deer hunting rifles. Those two topics get a …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › That’s why there are three things you need to bring to every gun range: hearing protection, eye protection, and common sense. As avid hunters and shooters, we’ve put hundreds of ear pro models to the test. …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Before this hunting season is over, you could be doing most of your meat processing right at home with this outstanding deal from Cabela’s on a bundle of meat processing appliances that will get the job …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The Saker Mini Chainsaw is typically a great value at its $90 price, but during Amazon’s Black Friday sale you can get it for $69. Save 24% on the Saker Mini Chainsaw The field of best …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › If there’s one thing backcountry hunters should agree on when it comes to picking between revolvers and semi-autos for bear defense it is this: Neither is ideal. A bear, whether attacking out of fear, aggression, or …
Revolver Versus Semi-Auto: Which Is Best for Bear Defense? Read More »
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Whether you’re chasing early spring gobblers or late-season whitetails, a ground blind is a great way to stay incognito in the woods. Easy to set up and take down, a quality hunting blind allows you to …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Sitting still in a frigid blind for hours, shivering on a windy ski lift, or just walking the dog in December, a heated vest might be the answer to your winter blues. But with so many …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › If you’re looking for a light weight and effective bipod for hunting or ringing steel at distance, the Magpul Bipod is a great option. You’ll find them for $110 to $129 online, but you can get …
A group of Virginia residents may be the only people in the country who pay taxes in wild game. The Pamunkey and Mattaponi tribes delivered two freshly-harvested whitetail bucks to Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on the steps of the executive mansion in Richmond on Tuesday. It was the 347th observance of a tradition they’ve upheld …
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Yellowfin tuna, along with black marlin, blue marlin, wahoo, dorado and sailfish, are the Gulf of Chiriqui’s marquee offshore species. Adrian Gray Those who fish Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge quickly come to appreciate these words. When Capt. Shane Jarvis says them, it’s an indication that he’s about to drive on tuna. We’re here in …
Spectacular Yellowfin Fishing in Panama’s Gulf of Chiriqui Read More »
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › We’ve seen a major price drop in heated apparel from last year as more companies enter the scene and upgrade their products. Now, you can get even larger discounts on heated vests, jackets, socks, and more. …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › There are hundreds of deals at Bass Pro Shops this week, and narrowing them down to a top-10 list wasn’t easy. But I combed Bass Pro Shops’ sale and researched competitive prices to find the deepest …
Early in the afternoon on Nov. 16, the Mast family parked their truck on a hilltop on a small farm in central Ohio’s Knox County. It was opening day of the state’s youth firearms season, and the four Masts split into pairs, each with one youth hunter and one adult. “I was paired with my …
Teen Tags Buck with 5 Drop Tines She and Her Sister Had Watched for Weeks Read More »
Are your feelings hurt? That was the opening line of the post accompanying the Instagram reel. A sad music track, like one you might hear in an apocalyptic drama during the scene where it becomes clear all hope is lost, sets the tone as an oven door screeches open. Oliver Ngy’s hand then reaches inside …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Hurricanes. Wildfires. Bomb cyclones. Blizzards. The natural disasters just keep on coming. If you’re thinking you should upgrade your emergency kit, you’re right. And Black Friday, has consistently has the best deals of the year, is …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Black Friday is the rare time when you can save hundreds on premium products that rarely go on sale. If you’ve been holding on to spare cash to splurge a little on yourself or get someone …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Sitting still in a frigid blind for hours, shivering on a windy ski lift, or just walking the dog in December, a heated vest might be the answer to your winter blues. But with so many …
In July, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service implemented a new incentive-based program that offers rebates for hunters who choose to use lead-free ammo at a select number of wildlife refuges around the country. And on Nov. 19, the USFWS launched a website where hunters at those refuges can go to get reimbursed for their …
Feds Are Officially Reimbursing Hunters Who Shoot Non-Tox on These 7 Refuges Read More »
Soft plastics on jigs are deadly for flounder when bounced or dragged along the bottom. Michael Okruhlik Southern flounder are a favorite among inshore anglers from North Carolina to Texas. They are widespread and relatively common, they are delicious, and under the right conditions will eagerly hit a variety of baits, both natural and artificial. …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › I’ve tested dozens and dozens of coolers over the years, and there’s no doubt that Yeti makes some of the best of the best. But, that doesn’t mean they are always the best value. Yeti coolers …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › I was pretty sure I didn’t need a side-by-side, until I got my first. Now, I don’t know how I hunted, fixed fence, hauled firewood, and tackled a dozen other chores on my prairie ranch without …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Every year, power stations and solar generators become a more essential part of your home emergency kit. I’ve already used mine during a blackout this year, and suspect they’ll continue to come in handy as the …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › This story, “Classic Deer Rifles,” first appeared in the September 1997 issue of Outdoor Life. What is classic? Mainly it’s a description we apply to just about anything we happen to like. Which is why “classic” …
When I was growing up, venison was a regular staple on the family dinner table. My father filled the freezer every deer season, and then my mother made her way through it the rest of the year, feeding us with steaks, burgers, pot roasts, and barbecue. Like many deer hunters, my father always left the …
A well-loved compound bow in the hands of a dedicated hunter during the rut can be a winning combination for a big buck. Just ask Mitch Bogumill of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, who tagged the biggest buck of his life in November. “I spent 50 hours this season hunting at a favorite spot on our family’s …
Wisconsin Bowhunter Bleats in 16-Pointer and Kills It with a 20-Year-Old Bow Read More »
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › When I purchased my first bass boat in 1996, I had the best fish finder at the console and the bow. It was two 5-inch black and white screens that produced pixelated two-dimensional images and I …
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West Coast salmon anglers and native tribes have even more reasons to be thankful this year, as they watch fish returning to places in California and Oregon that have been devoid of salmon and steelhead for decades. These returns are due to a massive dam removal project on the Klamath River — the largest of …
Salmon Are Returning to the Undammed Upper Klamath River Even Sooner than Expected Read More »
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › There’s no denying it: barefoot shoes are making a comeback. And with good reason, as even occasional use can help to strengthen your foot, prevent bunions, and reduce knee and hip pain. If you’ve been putting …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The biggest shopping season of the year has begun, and Cabela’s has some excellent deals on all their outdoor gear, from hunting and shooting to fishing and boating. One of the best deals that dropped today …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Duck hunters chase birds in humid swamps of the south, frigid prairies of the north, and everywhere in between. While the terrain and subspecies are all different, the one thing duck hunters in all four flyways …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Everybody and their brother seems to be running awesome optics deals leading this holiday season, which made it tough to narrow down the field to the best Black Friday deals on rifle scopes. There are plenty …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › There are always great deals to be had around Black Friday, but this year gearheads are likely to see exceptionally great deals on tents — backpacking and camping alike. That’s because there are new rules coming …
The best deer hunters in the nation (known and unknown) all share a common thread. They are students of deer and the woods, and they never stop learning. As such, they continually experiment with new and advanced deer hunting tactics. In order to learn some of these secrets (and to share them with you), I …
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The area where Randy Krick hunts in east-central Illinois is mostly flat farmland country with patches of hardwoods. It borders Indiana, where the Wabash River separates the two states, creating fertile habitat for whitetail deer. A pipeline welder from the town of Palestine, has hunted the spot for many years, specifically on a small, private …
Illinois Bowhunter Was ‘In the Right Place at the Right Time’ to Tag 185-Inch Buck Read More »
Lookout uses artificial intelligence to recognize and warn boaters of hazards, be it another boat or a whale. Courtesy Lookout The number of boating anglers who have experienced a whale strike is very small. Yet I am one of them. A few years ago in the predawn hours, a group of undetected blue whales lay …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Leatherman makes superior multi tools in my opinion and it’s rare for these USA-made products to go on sale. One testament to Leatherman’s greatness is that many Alone contestants and winners have chosen a Leatherman over …
Leatherman Wave+ Black Friday Deal: Get One for Under $100 Read More »
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Depending on your hunting situation, an effective coyote call might be an electronic one that can cut through wind or terrain. On the other hand, open reed and mouth calls have drawn plenty of coyotes to …
This story, “Great Misses I Have Made,” appeared in the January 1972 issue of Outdoor Life. It has not been altered from its original text and appears as it did then. Twilight was near, and the afternoon air felt cold enough to jell. At 9,000 feet the thin wind cut like a knife. My two …
Sometimes a deer will simply drop in its tracks, ending your hunt the moment you squeeze the trigger. Just as often, a deer will run out of sight and start the next chapter of your hunt. Once you touch off that shot, you’re obligated to do everything you can to recover any deer you may …
The night before I take my boat offshore fishing, I find it hard to sleep. Of course, I’m excited about the adventure ahead, but my dreams are disturbed by the possibility of something going wrong. Every boating horror story and worst-case scenario plays through my mind as I toss and turn all night. To ease …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Maybe you remember seeing a shiny new bike with a big bow on it under the tree as a kid … a red tricycle, one with tassels and a basket, or flame stickers adorning the downtube. …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Garmin makes some of our favorite adventure electronics, and Black Friday is the right time to invest in pricey outdoor tech. We found some of our favorite field-tested devices discounted for the Garmin Black Friday sale. …
Garmin Black Friday: Smartwatches, Fish Finders, and More Read More »
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Patagonia doesn’t have a Black Friday sale, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get their gear discounted in time for the holidays. I rounded up the best deals on Patagonia gear from REI, Evo, and Backcountry. …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The Remington 700 is one of the most popular bolt action hunting rifles in the country, and now you can upgrade your Model 700 trigger for better performance at a discount with this sweet deal on …
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The first day of the hunt was one I’ll never forget, though not for the reasons I expected. We’d been watching and waiting when the stillness of the Newfoundland bog was broken by a sound that stopped me cold — antlers crashing against trees. My guide, Trevor Green, leaned in, his voice barely a whisper …
When My Dad Was Diagnosed with Cancer, I Fulfilled a Dream Moose Hunt for Him Read More »
This was the first year that Jacob Combs of Port St. Joe, Florida, hunted his new 400-acre lease of a pine-tree farm in Calhoun County. He knew there were deer on the property, but it wasn’t until September that he started getting trail cam photos of a buck that immediately caught his attention. “I knew …
After 23 Sits, Florida Hunter Tags 187-Inch Buck While Watching the Gators Game Read More »
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The best hand warmers are a real game changer for cold-weather conditions. But keeping a pair in your pack is not just a nice bonus for a chilly morning; when things go wrong, they could aid in …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › If you’ve been slowly updating your overlanding or camping setup, chances are you’ve considered the merits of an electric cooler. These are essentially mini fridges, but designed for energy efficiency and rugged outdoor use; In most …
At its core, pheasant hunting is a simple pursuit. You, plus maybe a couple of buddies, and a dog tromp through the uplands and lowlands flushing roosters. You walk until you shoot your limit and then you go have lunch at the local diner. Or at least, that’s how it might have been in the …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The House Judiciary Committee this month will consider a bill introduced Friday that would redefine firearms “silencers” to make them less subject to federal oversight. The Protecting Americans’ Right to Silence (PARTS) Act of 2024 would …
North Carolina angler Earl Gill IV was among a group of 26 fishermen enjoying a 10-day, long-range fishing trip aboard the “Excel” boat in mid-November. The 124-foot boat run by veteran Captain Justin Fleck is renowned for catching oversize tuna, among other species, But when Gill hooked an especially big, and deep-running tuna while “chunk” …
Angler Catches Likely World Record Yellowfin Tuna Off the Coast of Southern California Read More »
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › If you surround yourself with outdoors people, you might find that quality gear is at the top of your shopping list this holiday season. The more time you spend outside, the more buddies you get out …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Oakley has early Black Friday deals on polarized sunglasses and our pick for the best tactical eye protection. Save 30 to 50 percent on durable sunglasses built for outdoor adventures. These deals are only available to …
A heavy-racked buck beds down for the day. Wind sweeping from behind, and eyes scanning down below, danger has little chance of finding him before he detects it. After all, that’s why the buck picked this spot in the first place. If you scan articles on the best rut hunting spots, you won’t find many …
Should You Hunt a Buck’s Bedding Area During the Rut? Read More »
Officials with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife have confirmed the discovery of a new pack of gray wolves in the Sierra Valley, which lies northeast of Sacramento. Wolf growth has been rampant across the Golden State this year; at least 30 new pups were born in California in 2024 alone, marking the largest …
California’s Third New Wolf Pack This Year Discovered in the Sierra Valley Read More »
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Whether you’re organizing a post-dinner card game or setting out all the fixings for some evening s’mores, a camping lantern is a must for long weekends in the outdoors. But from bright-white LEDs to the warm …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › I don’t have a favorite deer rifle, but I used to. It was a Model 94 Winchester that I got in a trade when I was 14. All the cowboys in the movies had lever-action Winchesters, …
Braided line, sometimes called Spectra or polyethylene (PE) line, is not particularly easy to tie to leader material. Braided lines and fluorocarbon or monofilament leaders seldom play well together with conventional fishing knots designed for mono-to-mono connections. Braided line can slip out of inappropriate knots, at times, because of its small diameter and slick coating. …
Mangrove snapper are among the most abundant and accessible saltwater game fish in Florida. You can catch them close to shore, they consume a variety of baits, and they are great to eat, too. Mangrove snapper are a great way to introduce kids to fishing and the light tackle action they provide keep veteran anglers …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Orvis isn’t holding back on great deals leading up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. They have early Black Friday deals on fly rods, waders, apparel, dog beds, and upland hunting vests. It was tough to …
Orvis Black Friday Sale: Early Deals on Fly Fishing and Upland Hunting Gear Read More »
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Everyone is gearing up for holiday shopping, but few things get us more excited than saving money on things that go “pew.” We tracked down the best Black Friday gun deals to help make this season …
Black Friday Gun Deals: Shotguns, Rifles, and Handguns on Sale Read More »
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The more trail cameras you have, the more ground you can cover. So savings compile quickly when you’re buying multiple cams. We’ve field-tested the top cams, and some of our favorites on sale. Stock up for …
Trail Camera Deals: Save $40 on Tactacam, Moultrie, and More Read More »
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Believe it or not, hiking watches with GPS capabilities, training modules, and activity tracking have been around for decades. However, the contrast between early smartwatches and today’s technology is pretty mind-blowing. Nowadays, the innovation translates to …
My six-year-old daughter jumped up and down with excitement, her eyes sparkling as she motioned toward the gray squirrel lying at the base of a cedar tree. “I got it! I got my first squirrel,” she hollered. She had indeed shot her first squirrel, with her little red recurve no less, and it was a …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › It’s hard to think of a more coveted running or walking shoe than a Hoka. But finding their models on sale isn’t easy, even on a major shopping holiday like Prime Day or Black Friday. Fortunately, …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › I tested a bunch of gun safes and interviewed a safe cracker to choose the best gun safes. I used that experience to comb the internet in search of great Black Friday gun safe deals that …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Whether you’re updating your emergency kit or gearing up for a week or more off grid, now is a great time to invest in a solar generator. The sales going on right now are massive. Here …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Bass Pro Shops has some outstanding deals on handgun ammo right now, and at the top of the heap is this tremendous savings on 50- and 200-round Range Packs of 115-grain 9mm Winchester FMJ. The 50-round …
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Before dawn on Oct. 27, Blake Treisch was driving to a friend’s farm in north-central Ohio. Everything was going well until he got pulled over by a local policeman because he had an unlighted license plate. “It took almost an hour for him to write me a ticket,” Treisch tells Outdoor Life. “I told him …
Veteran Arrows Giant Ohio Buck from the Ground After Getting to His Stand Late Read More »
During the peak of the rut, it’s often wise to pick a stand and wait it out. The randomness of deer activity requires patience from a deer hunter, and if you just wait long enough, that big buck will cruise by. Except, of course, if he never does. It’s primarily that sense of the unknown …
Podcast: The Case for Ditching Your Treestand and Hunting from the Ground Read More »
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › I’m always looking for my next knife and with an addiction to steel, it’s always nice to save a few bucks. The key of course, is saving money on knives I’d actually like to use. A …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › We’ve tested thermal optics of all flavors while hunting predators and hogs. We’re lucky to have tested models that cost deep into the five figures, and yes they’re amazing. But, you don’t need to spend that …
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Precision anchoring over a wreck to fish for tautog in Northeast waters has traditionally meant two sets of ground tackle with anchors set at 90 degrees to each other to prevent the boat from swinging. Gary Caputi Structure fishing, like buying real estate, comes down to three words: location, location, location. Getting on target can …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › What’s more American than Apple Pie and Baseball? A Bowie Knife, of course. The Bowie Knife was made famous on September 19, 1827, during an epic knife and gun fight that followed a formal duel on …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Here’s the thing: you don’t exactly need expensive clothing to treestand hunt for whitetails in 45- to 30-degree temperatures. Throw on a pair of longjohns, a heavy pair of bibs, and an insulated coat and you’ll …
After 25 years of deer hunting Luke Perzee of Danforth, Illinois, tagged the buck of a lifetime this fall. Pezee, who works for an electric company, was hunting farm country in Iroquois County, south of Chicago on the Indiana state line. “I’ve been watching this buck for a couple years and would see him in …
Illinois Crossbow Hunter Stalks a 195-Inch Buck Through a Cornfield Read More »
The old saying that curiosity killed a cat was probably based on an actual occurrence. The idea of the saying is enforced by an Arabian proverb: “He who peeps in at his neighbor’ window may chance to lose his eyes.” Some animals seem to understand the weakness of curiosity in other animals. A Texas rancher …
Looks That Kill: Using a Deer’s Curiosity to Your Advantage Read More »
Lake trout are denizens of the deep. For most of the year, they’re hunkered down 50 feet or more in the recesses of lakes and reservoirs, chilling out below the thermocline in colder water. To catch them during shorts and T-shirt weather, you’ll need a boat, some quality electronics, heavy jigs, and possibly a set …
Podcast: How to Catch Giant Lake Trout from Shore Read More »
It was a long and sweaty 1.5-mile walk to the public spot that Josh Amundson wanted to hunt on Nov. 5. But he’d seen plenty of recent fresh rubs and scraps in the rolling hardwood hills and alder bottoms in that part of Waupaca County, Wisconsin, and wasn’t deterred. “No vehicles are allowed on that …
Watch: Wisconsin Bowhunter Arrows 14-Pointer on Public Ground He’s Hunted for 30 Years Read More »
Grant Bentz of McGaheyesville, Virginia, set a new state record when he pulled a massive 14-pound 12-ounce rainbow trout out of Spring Creek on June 9, according to a Wednesday press release from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Bentz first hooked the big rainbow on June 8. He was fishing on private property with …
Virginia Fisherman Sets State Record with a Giant Rainbow Trout He Lost Twice Read More »
Chris Sykes just got out of the U.S. Army at Fort Riley, Kansas. But for three years he’d been hunting a giant buck there, and he wasn’t going to quit trying for the once-in-a-lifetime deer now. It was peak rut and, early on Thursday, the 27-year-old left home in Chapman to hunt. The Fort sprawls …
Veteran Climbs Out of Tree, Stalks and Arrows 19-Point Kansas Buck on Army Land Read More »
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Thermal scope technology will allow you to find, identify, and accurately shoot hogs and predators. Its come along way in terms of quality and value for dollar, so now is a great time to invest in …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Salmon eggs are trout candy. Many anglers don’t want to admit that, largely because they like to think of trout as exceptionally smart, discerning fish. At times they can be, but they also have instincts. Salmon …
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The 25T is comfortable whether you’re fishing or riding. Courtesy Bluewater Sportfishing Boats Visit Bluewater Build Your Bluewater Find a Bluewater Dealer After two and a half years in development, the new Bluewater 25T features rock-solid hull engineering for long-term durability and a smooth ride in rough seas. It boasts a 189-gallon fuel tank to …
There are certain telephone lines, especially in small towns and rural communities, that have distinctive sounds. One buzzes like a bumblebee tangled in a clover head. Another makes with a low musical hum. I recall one, in a town in the Cumberland hills in Tennessee, that sounded like static in an old-time radio set when …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › What’s the best suppressor for me? That’s a question that more hunters are asking every day. I bought my first suppressor back in 2009 when it required hard copies of fingerprints, passport photos, and paperwork to …
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Four California residents were arrested earlier this week after an investigation revealed they had used a mascot-style bear suit to raid three luxury vehicles in an effort to obtain a six-figure insurance claim. The California Department of Insurance launched an investigation it dubbed “Operation Bear Claw” after a suspicious insurance claim was filed on Jan …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › A few weeks ago, I broke out my sharpener and got my Buck knife ready for another long season. This is an annual ritual, and each year I take a moment to admire the wear and …
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Most of us will embrace suffering at one point or another. Whether we’re pushing ourselves to finish a marathon, working through sleepless nights to earn a promotion, or finishing up that awesome dragon back tattoo we’ve always wanted, accepting a little pain for an ultimate reward just adds some spice to life. This mentality is …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Besides MagnaCut, the biggest trend in knives is EDC fixed blades. Especially knives that can be easily carried in your pocket rather than on your belt. The benefits of an EDC fixed blade are that they …
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