If you’re planning a spring or summer camping trip to one of our national parks, now is the time to book your campsite reservations. Whether…
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People have a lot of methods for picking a puppy, but most of them involve trying to evaluate a litter of six-week olds to find the right…
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No matter what the weather is doing, staying comfortable outdoors starts by building a sensible layering system from the inside out. Creating a smart…
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The names of some bass fisheries resonate with anglers on a national scale: Okeechobee, Kentucky Lake, Guntersville, Havasu, Clear Lake, Lake Fork,…
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The best time to go fishing is whenever you can. While that old maxim has merit and speaks to the value of fishing just for the fun of it, there are…
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When the third edition of the classic book Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills was released back in 1974, it quickly became a must-read for any…
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Bass are America’s favorite sportfish and also the most accessible. Whether they’re the largemouth, spotted or smallmouth variety, bass…
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Catching bass is never an easy proposition. As winter gradually morphs into early spring, however, it becomes less of a challenge. Dynamic changes…
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Fishing with the family is always funs, but not everybody who lives under your roof may like to fish 24/7. And if you have teens, they might…
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For diehard bird hunters, the season gets going just as the snow begins to fall and birds settle into their seasonal habits. For waterfowlers, the…
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Ski season is finally here and a new trove of quality gear items are arriving at your local ski shop just in time. Here are some of this…
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Is there a greater gift—or a more appealing challenge—for an American hunter than chasing game across public land, using only your…
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When it comes to fishing with kids, conventional wisdom says to find a place where they can catch any fish with a high level of frequency and…
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Time was that hunters went after gobblers with No. 2 lead shot and whatever shotgun they owned. And for those just getting in to turkey hunting,…
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There has never been a better time to purchase a quality hunting knife. Advances in metallurgy coupled with remarkable strides in design have created…
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Wild turkeys can be alternately the easiest and most available game animals to hunt and also the most elusive and diabolically maddening. They live…
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There’s something downright elegant about stripping life down to its basic elements: shelter and food (and, ideally, good company). We’re…
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Spring may be just around the corner, but many parts of the country are only now starting to thaw out from a long, cold winter. If you’re…
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There once was a time when carrying electronic devices with us into the great outdoors was pretty much unthinkable. Fragile and expensive, such…
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There is a misconception that fly-fishing has taken over trout fishing and that if you’re not toting a whippy seven-foot rod and looking to…
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One of the hottest trends in hiking and backpacking over the past few years has been the shift toward going ultralight on the trail. Typically, this…
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Hunters who consistently kill turkeys on public land each year have adapted their own set of tactics through trial and error. After five years of…
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While winter might not seem like the perfect hiking season, the chilly months from December to March offer bonuses to trail seekers that can’t…
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Choosing the right campsite for our backcountry excursions can be surprisingly more challenging that you might think. Sure, it’s nice to…
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Learning how to properly pack a backpack is a true art form that every outdoor enthusiast should master. Whether you’re heading into the…
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Taking your family on an antler hike puts a new twist on spring day hikes and sharpens everyone’s abilities to observe what’s around them…
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There are a lot of fishing opportunities out there that may seem exotic or hard to come by at first. Dig a little deeper, though, and you’ll…
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Most turkey hunters will openly admit that every male turkey they encounter in spring is different. Just as no two hunts are the same, no two…
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A hike is an invigorating way to exercise that gets you out-and-about in the great outdoors. It doesn’t take much—a pair of shoes, a hat,…
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The handgun is the toughest of the three primary firearms to master. Rifles and shotguns are fired from the shoulder, which provides a more stable…
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There is an old saying in the gun world, “Firearms have only two enemies – Rust and Politicians.” Be kind to your guns and they…
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ATVs—shorthand for “all terrain vehicles”—are one way to explore areas of land that you might not otherwise be able to…
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In the world we live in today with guns socially demonized and most schools being gun-free zones with zero tolerance, who would have imagined that in…
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Hiking in New Mexico will provide all types of hiker a memorable experience. The in-credible landscape of mesas and mountains, forests and lakes,…
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Discovering the majestic, wide-open lakes of New Mexico that allow for a jet skiing adventure is a true treat. These spots are unforgettable because…
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The key to becoming a good shooter is that you and your rifle must work in unison. Good shooting starts by learning to control your breathing and…
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Riding through the mountains and deserts can take you along a trail a whole lot faster than your feet, and open up vistas you might not otherwise…
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Want to rev an engine and zoom across the New Mexico desert or along a forested trail on a dirt bike? There may not be a more scenic place to hit the…
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When it comes to natural beauty, the Land of Enchantment is king. Across New Mexico, you’ll find some of the most challenging hikes in the…
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If you are a new handgun owner, it’s important that you seek some training in the basics of shooting. Learning the rules of gun safety is also…
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With the right pair of shoes and a little determination, trail running in New Mexico can be one of the most rewarding athletic experiences. With vast…
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ATVs are off-road vehicles, designed to allow access to trails and other hard-to-reach areas. The earliest designs from the 1970s were three-wheeled.…
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For many folks, meal planning is the biggest thing to worry about when getting ready for a camping trip. Whether you’re backpacking, car…
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For a successful off-roading day, you’ll need a few things: An excellent space to take your off-highway vehicle, a great restaurant to fuel up…
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When looking for a campsite in the western United States, it is easy to default to campgrounds in the national parks or national…
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When the weather really heats up, New Mexico is full of adventure opportunities that give you a taste of the great outdoors. Kayaking is a supreme…
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“You have the greatest computer in the history of the world sitting on your shoulders. If you want to shoot a shotgun well, get out of its…
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Choosing a list of top 10 favorite deer hunting cartridges is no easy task, particularly since there are so many suitable cartridges that could make…
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It doesn't matter whether you’re staying at a fully electric campsite in a modern campground or backpacking in a designated wilderness area,…
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Spring weather has arrived and that means it's time to dig the camping gear out of the storage closet and get ready for a new season. While you can…
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