Getting cold feet isn’t just a figure of speech for a hunter. It’s annoying at best and seriously dangerous at worst. Even on the back-40, it’s easy for a sub-par boot to force you to call it early on ...

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 ...

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.

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.

Dove hunting kicks fall seasons off with a big bang. And while there is no better way to warm up for later bird seasons than with a hot dove shoot or two, dove hunting is well-worth pursuing in its ...

This past turkey season, I decided to bring along my monocular for the first time, as the compact design fit perfectly in the box call pocket of my turkey vest. To my surprise, it became our most used ...

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 ...

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 ...