DIY duck hunting in the Prairie Pothole Region is still productive if you hunt midweek, target water over dry fields, and scout sections with multiple wetlands across several property lines. Focus on ...

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 ...

For an all-around performer, the Browning Maxus II leads the field with soft recoil and strong ergonomics. For waterfowl, the Beretta AX800 is the top pick. Upland hunters should look at the Browning ...

For versatile year-round use, the Duckworth Midweight Crew Socks are the best overall pick. For hunting, the Darn Tough Midweight Hunting Boot Socks lead with their lifetime warranty and full cushion.

This guide covers the most reliable shot placements for deer hunters using rifles, bows, and crossbows. The behind-the-shoulder lung shot is the foundational choice ...

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 ...

Duck hunting requires a lot of gear. Sheds full of it. Trailers full of it. Hunters need gear to hide from ducks, call them in, chase them down, and get them home. So if you’re shopping for a duck ...

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 ...

The best 300 Blackout ammo depends on your use case. For deer and hog hunting with copper bullets, Barnes VOR-TX 110-Grain TAC-TX FB is the top pick. For the best heavy-bullet value, Winchester Deer ...

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 ...

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 ...