Outdoors
Hunting
Hot-Weather Bowhunting: How to Beat the Early-Season Heat
Hot-weather bowhunting brings challenges that go well beyond sweating in the stand. From hydration and insects to scent control, recovery and meat care, a little preparation can make early-season hunts safer, more comfortable and more successful.
Shooting
Sig Sauer
SIG P211 GTO Review: A 1911 Guy’s Take on SIG’s Double-Stack Speedster
The SIG P211 GTO brings P320 magazine compatibility, a factory compensator and a surprisingly crisp Series 80-style trigger to the double-stack 1911 world. After more than 1,000 rounds, here’s what stood out.
Gear
9 New Hunting Gear Picks for Fall 2026
From treestands and blinds to trail cameras, archery equipment and shooting accessories, these nine hunting gear picks caught our attention for fall 2026.
Hunting
Boone and Crockett Confirms Largest Typical Whitetail Ever Taken in U.S.
A massive Illinois buck killed by Sam Aiuppa in 1991 and stored in a basement for 32 years has officially become the largest typical whitetail ever taken in the United States.
Hunting
The Early Season Whitetail Playbook: How to Make the First Few Weeks Count
Early-season whitetail bucks can be remarkably predictable—until weather, food or hunting pressure changes the pattern. This playbook shows how to adjust your setup around water, feeding routes, changing conditions and access.
Fishing
9 Fishing Apps for Maps, Forecasts, Catch Logs and More
From detailed lake maps and bite forecasts to tournament scoring and catch logs, these nine fishing apps take very different approaches to helping anglers make the most of their time on the water.
Gear
LaCrosse Alphaburly Aero Brings Running-Shoe Comfort to the Rubber Hunting Boot
LaCrosse is taking its Alphaburly rubber boot line in a lighter, more athletic direction with the new Alphaburly Aero. Debuting in Fall 2026, the boot adds AeroForm cushioning, a new traction system and multiple Solarcore insulated options.
Shooting
What I Learned at Bergara Academy’s Long-Range Shooting School
Gear
Gear We Used Fly Fishing New Mexico’s Rio Grande Gorge
A 700-foot descent into New Mexico’s Rio Grande Gorge gave us a real-world look at fishing and outdoor gear from SITKA, Dometic, BOGS, onWater, COAST, Tactacam and Humble Brands.
Hunting
Ground Blind Hunting: Set Up Where the Deer Want to Be
A lack of suitable trees shouldn’t force you to hunt a second-rate location. These ground blind hunting tips cover placement, concealment, access and shooting setup so you can hunt where the deer actually want to be.
