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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When traveling through bear country, an err of caution should always be taken, and for most people, that means carrying items like bear spray and bear canisters. Most of what is recommended for hikers ...

Duck hunting requires a lot of gear. Sheds full of it. Trailers full of it. Hunters need gear to hide from ducks, call them in, chase them down, and get them home. So if you’re shopping for a duck ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

For turkey and waterfowl hunters who want maximum versatility, the Mossberg 835 is the best overall pick. For value, the Mossberg 500 is the proven workhorse. Hunters on a tight budget should look at ...

There are a lot of affordable optics out there, but it takes an investment for a good thermal monocular. With spectacular advances in thermal technology over the last few years, these remarkable ...

The best gifts for deer hunters combine practical field performance with gear they wouldn't buy themselves. Top picks include the Moultrie Edge 4 Solar Cellular Trail Camera, the Montana Knife Company ...