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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

For a versatile day hunt, the Badlands Superday is the best overall pick. For demanding backcountry elk and mule deer trips, the Stone Glacier Sky Archer 6400 is the standout choice. Whitetail hunters ...

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 ...

When it comes to traditional archery, recurve bows are hard to beat. In an era where compound bows are continually advancing, recurves keep things simple. These bows provide a challenge for hunters ...

For hunters who want the best overall performance in a lightweight package, the Swarovski Z5i+ 2-10×42 leads the category. For long-range precision, the Tract Toric Ultra HD 2.5-15x MRAD Eagleman is ...

Heading into the woods without a few deer calls isn’t a good plan. Deer use various sounds to communicate with each other from the early part of the season to its end. When you understand the sounds ...

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 ...