Unlike compound bows, spotting scope manufacturers don’t release a new flagship model each year. In fact, many optic companies will go years between developing a new spotter. That’s why, as hunters, ...

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For the best all-around deer rifle built to last a lifetime, the Wilson Combat NULA Model 20 leads the pack. Hunters wanting a strong new entry should look at the Weatherby Backcountry Guide Ti.

It doesn’t matter what outdoor activity I’m doing; I always pack a headlamp. Choosing the right hands-free light may seem like an easy task—just pick the brightest, right? However, there are a lot of ...

Every hunter needs a good binocular. But not every hunter needs a great one, and the difference between good and great seems to get slimmer every year. Having tested binoculars for going on a couple ...

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For best overall versatility, the Lipsey's S&W Model 386 Night Guard is the top pick. For hunting, the Dan Wesson Kodiak leads the field. For everyday carry, the Wilson Combat Bulwark is the standout ...

Blind chairs seem like a silly thing to obsess over, but they kind of aren’t. During deer season, you might spend as much time, if not more, sitting in a blind chair as you do your Lay-Z-Boy. They’ve ...

The Maxus II is soft-shooting, versatile, light enough to carry, heavy enough to shoot, and made to be easily shortened. There’s nothing like the Sweet 16 on the market. A lightweight, ...

If you’re one of the hundreds of thousands of hunters heading out to the blind this year and needs (or wants) a new waterfowl shotgun, we’re here to help you make that decision. Especially if that ...

Companies have spawned seemingly every conceivable critter into a topwater bait—from frogs and rodents to flying mammals, birds, and even turtles. While some lures achieve instant notoriety for their ...