A massive Illinois buck killed by Sam Aiuppa in 1991 and stored in a basement for 32 years has officially become the largest typical whitetail ever taken in the United States.

From detailed lake maps and bite forecasts to tournament scoring and catch logs, these nine fishing apps take very different approaches to helping anglers make the most of their time on the water.

Fall can deliver some of the best bass fishing of the year. Boat traffic thins, summer heat loosens its grip, and cooling water begins moving forage—and the bass chasing it. But fall fishing also ...

I’ve always believed hunting and survival are closely related. The skills—and often the tools—are nearly identical. If the world ended tomorrow, surrounding yourself with a group of experienced ...

Testing, ratings and editorial conclusions remain independent. LaCrosse Footwear is debuting the Alphaburly Aero in Fall 2026, an evolution of the trusted Alphaburly line. Known for its premium, ...

Jessica Taylor Byers knows her way around a bow, and that love for bowhunting has taken her around the globe. “It’s been a really cool journey,” Byers told Hook & Barrel when she met us for a Trophy ...

The SPYPOINT FORCE-4K skips cellular connectivity for easy setup, 48MP photos, 4K video with sound and a $99.99 price. Here’s how it performed in the field.

About 22 miles east-southeast of Great Falls, Montana, the small town of Belt serves as the jumping-off point for Bergara Academy’s Long-Range Shooting School. From Belt, the lodge and range sit ...

Hunting from a ground blind offers several distinct advantages. You can set one ahead of the season and leave it in place rather than lugging a climbing stand in and out for every hunt. Ground blind ...