When Colonel Tom Kelly was born in 1927, wild turkeys were a rare site. By the time he killed his first turkey in the swamps around Mobile, Alabama at age 11, the iconic game birds were all but ...

Even with the best scope, 10 football fields in length is a long way to shoot. Sure, it can be done by shooters using iron sights on a variety of different types of rifles. Some people do it with new ...

Besides your shotgun, duck hunting waders are arguably the most important piece of equipment a waterfowl hunter will own. Waterfowl habitat is a nasty place for gear and your waders will take a ...

When traveling through bear country, an err of caution should always be taken, and for most people, that means carrying items like bear spray and bear canisters. Most of what is recommended for hikers ...

Every hunter has shivered their way through a freezing day in a tree stand or a duck blind at some point. It’s almost a rite of passage. And then, in hopes of never suffering like that again, you ...

Fall bass fishing peaks when cooling water pulls fish shallow to chase baitfish. Topwaters, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits cover the widest range of situations, but the right choice depends on species, ...

For a reliable, customizable rimfire that works for most squirrel hunters, the Ruger 10/22 is the default choice. For classic appeal and a step up in craftsmanship, the Browning SA-22 or Marlin 39A ...

The most challenging part of fall bass fishing is dealing with lake turnover. As summer turns to fall, the surface water cools and becomes colder than the water beneath. This is called ...

For turkey and waterfowl hunters who want maximum versatility, the Mossberg 835 is the best overall pick. For value, the Mossberg 500 is the proven workhorse. Hunters on a tight budget should look at ...

The development of heated gloves—like with heated vests—is one of the better innovations in outdoor wear. As much as we enjoy spending time in nature during the winter months, we hate cold hands. It’s ...

Federal's 6.5 Creedmoor +PEAK ammunition uses a special steel-alloy case to handle 80,000 psi chamber pressures, delivering 270 Winchester performance from the compact 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge. The 130 ...

The Turtlebox Cub delivers the signature rugged durability and impressive sound quality of its larger siblings in a more portable 5.3-pound package. While it doesn't quite match the Gen 3's outright ...