Shelly Sayer is no stranger to the Boone and Crockett record books. Over the years, the Idaho native has made the books for everything from bighorn, stone, and dall sheep to grizzly bear, mountain ...

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 ...

For the best overall performance, the Moultrie Edge 4 Solar and Browning Defender Pro Scout MAX HD DV share the top spot. For hunters on a budget, the SpyPoint Flex-M2 is the pick. Need maximum ...

Your first duck call should be affordable, easy to blow, and, most importantly, sound like a duck. That criteria seems pretty simple, but it’s true. Beginner duck callers shouldn’t be looking for a ...

Elk are big. Elk are tough as hell. And elk live in the great wide open of the West. Those three things alone should give you a pretty good idea of what you need in a good elk cartridge (and an elk ...

If you like to hear folks squabble, just ask your hunting buddies if the 223 Remington is up to the job of deer hunting. You’ll get plenty of opinions and maybe some cussing and finger pointing, too.

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 ...

Like everything else in the gear world, upland hunting vests continue to get lighter and more ergonomic. Many companies are also making classic-looking vests to keep up with the vintage trend in ...

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 ...

Of all the holiday savings events going on this weekend, the Bass Pro Labor Day sale is one of our favorites. You can find hundreds of fantastic discounts on top boating and fishing gear, including ...

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 ...

As Field & Stream has previously reported, the world-famous Blackfoot River is facing major conservation challenges at the moment. Threats range a propsed gravel pit on the river, a fast-moving gold ...