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 ...

For hunters who want the best all-around semiauto, the Beretta AX800 took top honors with its all-polymer frame and weather resistance. For upland work, the Retay Upland Ultralight wins on weight.

For anglers who want the best overall fishing kayak, the Old Town Sportsman BigWater ePDL+ 132 leads with its pedal-assist motor and standing stability. For sit-on-top versatility, the Wilderness ...

The importance of a good tree stand harness cannot be understated. We’ve heard far too many regretful stories from hunters who didn’t utilize the proper safety procedures in the field. Many end up ...

For scouting and intel, the Tactacam Reveal Ultra is the top cellular trail camera pick. For duck hunters and gear organization, the Yeti LoadOut GoBox 60 is the standout choice. For backcountry or ...

Willingness to decoy ranks high on the list of reasons to love teal. There are days of teal hunting when it seems like bluewings would come to a spread of rubber ducks in a bathtub. Even so, taking ...

Four aquatic insects form the core of a trout's diet: mayflies, stoneflies, caddisflies, and midges. To match the hatch effectively, learn each insect's life stages and behavior—not just its ...

Fly fishing vests have been around since the beginning of the sport, and they’re still great for both beginners and experienced anglers. Designed to keep your flies and gear organized for when you ...

Start glide bait fishing with a dedicated heavy-action rod, slow gear ratio reel around 5:1, and fluorocarbon in the 20-pound range. Choose a 6- to 8-inch bait and match lure color to water clarity.

Find ruffed grouse by targeting early-successional forest cover—regenerating clear-cuts, abandoned orchards, aspen groves, and alder runs. In fall, birds scatter across food sources like apple and ...

To consistently tag mature whitetails, hunt their core areas during early bow season before the rut pulls them off pattern, minimize pressure by staying out of those zones until conditions are right, ...

For budget-conscious hunters who need a reliable pump under $500, the Mossberg Maverick 88 or Remington 870 Express are the proven choices. For hunters who want an inertia semi-auto without the ...