Outdoors

Calling elk can be incredibly effective—but it can also ruin a setup. World champion elk caller Chad Schearer explains when staying silent, reading the wind and shadowing a herd can put you in better position for a shot.

Langdon Tactical Technology adds its trigger work to the hammer-fired Steyr ATD, an optics-ready 9mm DA/SA pistol available in standard and factory-ported Comp configurations.

Three Bear & Son hunting knives bring classic deer-camp styling to hands-on testing with leather, meat, and fish. See how the Pro Skinner, Upswept Skinner, and Bird & Trout perform.

The CZ DUTY Optics Ready combines a modular chassis, ambidextrous controls, and a redesigned optics interface. This review examines its ergonomics, trigger feel, and rainy-day range performance, along with a few details shooters should consider.

Every bowhunter misses eventually. Understanding the most common causes—from equipment problems and bad range estimates to rushed shots and unseen branches—can help make those misses the exception.

After touring the factory where Yamaha builds the Grizzly ATV, Alex Landeen finally gets behind the handlebars for a 59-mile ride through Colorado’s Taylor Park.

The Canik METE SFT Pro packs a threaded barrel, optics-ready slide, tritium sight, excellent trigger and generous accessory package into an affordable full-size 9mm.

On pressured public land, finding deer often starts with finding other hunters—then going somewhere they won’t. Here’s how hunting pressure can reveal overlooked whitetail hotspots.

Rifle hunters may be more prepared for crossbow hunting than they realize. From triggers and optics to accuracy and shot discipline, many of the same skills carry over.

The Traditions NitroBolt combines Federal FireStick convenience with the familiar handling of a bolt-action rifle. We tested the .50-caliber muzzleloader on the range and during an Oklahoma whitetail hunt.

When whitetail bachelor groups break up in late summer, familiar bucks can seem to disappear overnight. Here’s where they go—and why changing food, hormones and breeding behavior alter their fall movements.

The CZ 75 Legend brings back the classic all-steel CZ 75 with a DA/SA trigger, traditional controls and few concessions to modern handgun trends. After 450 rounds, we found out whether the old-school design still holds up.

Forward-facing sonar can teach anglers far more than where bass are located. Bassmaster Elite pros Bob Downey and Jeff Gustafson explain how FFS has sharpened their understanding of cover, casting, lure presentation and traditional sonar.

Savage completely reworked its long-running Model 110 for 2026. We put the new Model 110 Core Hunter Pro in .308 Winchester on the range to see how much has really changed.

Nocpix brings autofocus to the thermal hunting world with the new RICO 3 PRO, a 640×512 weapon sight featuring a 1,600-yard rangefinder, ballistic calculator and Ocular Zoom 2.0.

Food plots do more than pull deer into range. Mossy Oak’s Chris Alexander explains how year-round forage, mast, cover and minerals can help support healthier whitetails and better habitat.

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.

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.

From treestands and blinds to trail cameras, archery equipment and shooting accessories, these nine hunting gear picks caught our attention for fall 2026.