There once was a time when carrying electronic devices with us into the great outdoors was pretty much unthinkable. Fragile and expensive, such…

The names of some bass fisheries resonate with anglers on a national scale: Okeechobee, Kentucky Lake, Guntersville, Havasu, Clear Lake, Lake Fork,…

There has never been a better time to purchase a quality hunting knife. Advances in metallurgy coupled with remarkable strides in design have created…

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…

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…

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…

Bass are America’s favorite sportfish and also the most accessible. Whether they’re the largemouth, spotted or smallmouth variety, bass…

There’s something downright elegant about stripping life down to its basic elements: shelter and food (and, ideally, good company). We’re…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Catching bass is never an easy proposition. As winter gradually morphs into early spring, however, it becomes less of a challenge. Dynamic changes…

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…

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…

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…

Learning how to properly pack a backpack is a true art form that every outdoor enthusiast should master. Whether you’re heading into the…

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…

Is there a greater gift—or a more appealing challenge—for an American hunter than chasing game across public land, using only your…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Choosing the right campsite for our backcountry excursions can be surprisingly more challenging that you might think. Sure, it’s nice to…

No matter what the weather is doing, staying comfortable outdoors starts by building a sensible layering system from the inside out. Creating a smart…

Wild turkeys can be alternately the easiest and most available game animals to hunt and also the most elusive and diabolically maddening. They live…

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…

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…

If you’ve grown bored with easy hikes, it’s time to up the ante. Throughout California, you can find intermediate hiking trails that help…

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…

There is an old saying in the gun world, “Firearms have only two enemies – Rust and Politicians.” Be kind to your guns and they…

ATVs—shorthand for “all terrain vehicles”—are one way to explore areas of land that you might not otherwise be able to…

Jet skiing is a true thrill—wind in your hair, water spraying, and catching awesome waves. Not only is jet skiing fun, but it has great health…

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…

California has many different natural wonders to explore. With forests, deserts, cityscapes, beaches, and more, you can hike your way around just…

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…

California is a hiker's paradise. There are many spectacular trails to explore, some with panoramic views, others with streams that meander through…

California isn’t all cities and towns. When you need to get out and off the beaten track, you can head to one of California’s numerous…

The expansive state of California has tons of terrain, trails, and areas for dirt biking. California offers both public and private motorcycle trails…

Hiking is a great way to spend time with your family and teach children how to explore and appreciate the natural world. Because little ones have…

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…

California’s temperate climate means that you don’t have to wait for the seasons to change to enjoy running in the great outdoors. Trail…

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.…

For many folks, meal planning is the biggest thing to worry about when getting ready for a camping trip. Whether you’re backpacking, car…

Although it feels fairly desolate with its desert terrain, Johnson Valley is close to nearby towns so that you can make a trip of your ATV…

When looking for a campsite in the western United States, it is easy to default to campgrounds in the national parks or national…

When you’re new to kayaking, it’s best to pick spots that don’t have rough waters and a lot of traffic. You may also want to…

It doesn't matter whether you’re staying at a fully electric campsite in a modern campground or backpacking in a designated wilderness area,…

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…

“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…