Hunting and Fishing News & Blog Articles

A 3-year quest ends with a gnarly nontypical whitetail deer

A teenager from Ohio tags a whitetail buck after a 3-year quest. Lohan, 19, captured images of a solid buck three years ago and while he had not yet filled his Ohio buck…

Original author: Tony Hansen

Some interesting new products for shooters looking to load their wheel guns

The .38 Specil isn't a round that grabs many headlines these days, but it's still a workhourse that plenty of people rely on when carrying a handgun for personal…

Original author: John B. Snow

Destination Argentina: Rules…

Original author: stevegianaca

This city-limits whitetail should top 200 inches

Louisiana dentist Dr. Frank Sullivan killed a potential Louisiana record whitetail while hunting with a bow behind his office.

Original author: Andy Crawford

A Colorado flyfishing guide has discovered a more intimate way to catch trout

It's just you, a fly, and the fish. There's no gear or gadgets to get in your way of landing the perfect fish.

Original author: James Brandt

Considerations for using flashlights to help keep you safe

One of the most overlooked and best personal protection tools at our disposal is light, and you should use it to your advantage. Here's what to look for when selecting a…

Original author: Richard Mann

The Cast-Iron Chef

Make like a squirrel and rustle up some nuts for this forager’s flour

TK…

Original author: Jamie Carlson

Open Country

These recent cases buck the trend of eroding access

In a time when access to quality habitat is eroding across North America, it’s worth celebrating three recent cases that reverse that trend in Arizona, North Carolina,…

Original author: Ben Long

The fall migration is on, but these aren't your granddad's geese

Over just a few generations, honkers have adapted to evade standard hunting tactics. To kill educated geese, hunters must adapt as well. Here's how to mix it up this…

Original author: Alex Robinson

These three types of bear behavior will help hunters and anyone trying to avoid confrontation

Understanding a bear's body language and vocalizations can help you decide your next move, whether you are hunting them or simply trying to avoid a confrontation.

Original author: chillman

Forget the old-school deer drives—often two guys are better than many

Assembling a platoon of buddies and orchestrating a big drive can be more work than fun. There's a better way that involves just you and a trusted buddy, and it works…

Original author: David Hart

Some elements of shooting are science, some are art—correctly judging wind involves both

Not sure how to cope with the wind at the range or in the field? Here are tips for wind doping to put your bullet exactly where you want it.

Original author: Brad Fitzpatrick

Forget the largemouths—you're casting directly over the best fighters of all

You can catch more and bigger panfish than you ever imagined with the most basic equipment. Here's how.

Original author: Jeff Johnston

Adventurous hunts that won't break the bank

With creative planning and realistic expectations, you can hunt five North American big-game species for less than $2,000 each. Here's how.

Original author: Darron McDougal

How to get serious about not being so damned serious this hunting season

It's time to put the fun back into deer hunting. We've assembled a collection of 15 experiences, challenges, and tactics designed to help you do exactly that this…

Original author: By Tony Hansen and Darron McDougal

When stale ducks loaf all day, this tactic will put birds in the bag

When the migration slows down you can either sit out duck season or pull yourself up by the wader straps and scratch out a few birds. Here's how.

Original author: Alex Robinson

The fall migration is about to begin—here's how to get in on the action

People lose jobs, break commitments, and fall off the grid in the dogged pursuit of striped bass. To them, absolutely nothing matters but the drive to catch a 50-pound…

Original author: Nick Honachefsky

Cases to consider when traveling with your hunting compound

A bow case is one of the most overlooked pieces of gear for bowhunters. Don't make that mistake. Here's a primer on case options and the feature to look for in each.

Original author: Tony Hansen

Innovative design pushes limits for accuracy

The crossbow world keeps getting bigger. And more accurate.

Original author: Tony Hansen

Even the best preparations for an Alaska caribou hunt come up short

I prepared for this caribou hunt, knowing it would be hard. But I didn't expect to confront other hard truths.

Original author: Joe Arterburn