For the best all-around deer rifle built to last a lifetime, the Wilson Combat NULA Model 20 leads the pack. Hunters wanting a strong new entry should look at the Weatherby Backcountry Guide Ti.

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Walkie talkies and two-way radios are an invaluable piece of gear for any outdoor enthusiast, whether you’re hiking, camping or hunting. Similar to handheld GPS devices, they provide a direct and ...

It doesn’t matter what outdoor activity I’m doing; I always pack a headlamp. Choosing the right hands-free light may seem like an easy task—just pick the brightest, right? However, there are a lot of ...

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Unlike compound bows, spotting scope manufacturers don’t release a new flagship model each year. In fact, many optic companies will go years between developing a new spotter. That’s why, as hunters, ...

Hunting arrows are overlooked. Everyone obsesses over compound bows and accessories, but rarely do they put the same thought or analysis into arrow selection. This is a big mistake. Your arrow is the ...

Blind chairs seem like a silly thing to obsess over, but they kind of aren’t. During deer season, you might spend as much time, if not more, sitting in a blind chair as you do your Lay-Z-Boy. They’ve ...

It’s been refreshing the past couple years to see crossbow makers shift their focus away from the speed-at-all cost race and instead toward models that are stronger, more accurate, and easier to ...

For most hunters wanting a versatile bolt-action at a reasonable price, the Tikka T3x Lite Roughtech is the top pick. For budget-conscious buyers, the Glenfield Model A wins on value. Hunters heading ...

Catch crappie year-round by matching your tactics to the season. In spring, target shallow water when temps hit 50–65°F using light tackle, small jigs, and tubes under a float or fished vertically.

My first pair of wading boots lasted me over five years. When I hung them up for good, the re-glued soles were falling off again. But I was a broke college grad who thought money could be better spent ...