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Michigan-raised writer Dean Kuipers and his brothers had a problem with their father: he had alienated all of them, and his attempt to regain their affection with a hunting property he’d bought only made things worse. Then something wonderful happened, rooted in their shared love of wild places. An exclusive excerpt from Kuipers's new memoir ‘The Deer Camp.’
The new LoadOut GoBox 30 is waterproof, dustproof, and keeps your valuables organized
And the Maven B3's are the highest-quality optics you can easily carry
The recent pro-conservation rulemaking at Interior is intended to smooth the way for acting secretary Bernhardt’s nomination hearing today
She was a survivor and an alpha. And then she was legally shot and killed by a hunter. Yellowstone Park's legendary wolf researcher Rick McIntyre reflects on the life of one of the park's most famous canines.
The public comment period that will impact a redefinition of what's protected under the Clean Water Act is open through April 15
The Maine gear giant worked with a small backpack brand to design Bean Boots made with sail cloth. We're obsessed.
The Christensen Arms Ridgeline is high-tech, lightweight, and, paired with a Maven RS.1 scope, reasonably affordable
Two hunters set off in a raft to hunt for rutting mule deer bucks in Idaho’s famed Frank Church Wilderness.
The Gunner G1 is the most useful dog kennel ever made
For decades Jeffrey Lendrum helicoptered up and rappelled down to aeries on cliff faces from Patagonia to Quebec, snatching unhatched raptors and selling them, investigators believe, to wealthy Middle Eastern falconers. This week in London, one of the most bizarre criminals in modern history goes on trial for the fourth time. Here is his story.
EPA proposes stripping protections from 50 percent of streams and 110 million acres of wetlands
When Dick's Sporting Goods announced that it would reduce gun sales in the wake of the Parkland school shooting, CEO Edward Stack said he wanted to start a conversation about gun safety in America. What he got instead was a firestorm.
The Altra Lone Peak 4 Mid RSM is lighter, more comfortable, and more supportive than any other boot I've tested. They're not stylish, but hey: Looking good in the woods is overrated.
If the outdoor industry doesn't embrace hunters and anglers as political allies in conservation battles, we all lose
When someone rolls into the campsite next to yours, go say hi. You probably have something in common.
Bow-hunting anterless whitetail deer on the Yellowstone River—on a budget
Don't want to spend money on prepackaged energy food? Use one of these machines to make your own jerky or dried fruit.
This week's ruling to stop a trophy hunt was a big win for conservation groups and may impact grizzlies across the country
Idaho issued only a single bear tag, but conservationists are still concerned about the consequences of picking off just one bear in a state that has played an outsize role in grizzly management
The Lamalerans of Indonesia depend on the grit and aim of harpoonists to keep their communities fed
Made from Polartec NeoShell, the Reliance performs peerlessly, yet still looks stylish
In wildlife management areas, hikers can glimpse animals in their natural, pristine habitat while getting off the beaten path
Want to serve the tastiest meat ever at your next dinner party? This is the (significant) investment it will take to make that happen.
As Wyoming prepares for the first grizzly hunt in the lower 48 in decades, at least two protesters won tags they say they won't use. Will their strategy work?
The organization posted two videos in response to an article I wrote last week. Let's review what its representatives said about me and the story.
America's proudest tradition should never be used as an excuse for anti-American politics
Lighter, more packable, with better performance than anything you're used to
The cooler giant is making its famous (and very, very heavy) Tundra more portable
Maximize your under-the-bed storage by choosing gear that packs small without compromising on function
In Love Creative’s film Denying the Wolf, a narrator explores what drives man’s best friend.
Give yourself the confidence for big jobs with a fixed-blade knife
With Yeti in the hot seat over a feud with the NRA, competitors are jumping at the chance to win over new customers by declaring their allegiance to the Second Amendment
Headlamps are underrated yet vital gear for living on the road
That's just business as usual in the Trump administration. But despite the interior secretary's asinine comments, there may yet be hope for ground-up change.
'Of The West' from Orvis features silversmith Jillian Lukiwski sharing how her work is influenced by a life outside.
Last week, camouflage brand Realtree sued West, alleging he ripped off one of its patterns for his Yeezy apparel line. But an oak-leaf print is an oak-leaf print, right?
A new report suggests that the answer is no, which could impact hunted species across the U.S. and Canada
They're all made in Norway by Viking descendants
I’m also an avid sportsman and one of my firearms is an AR-15. So you might be surprised that I've never joined the NRA—nor ever will.
Say one of your favorite hydration-pack brands has a parent company that also owns a semi-automatic rifle maker. Should you stop buying the gear? We asked three ethicists for their opinions.
In case you weren’t aware of how oppressive bright orange is as a safety color, don’t worry. No one else was, either.
The legendary filmmaker knew the secret to making great ski movies. You couldn't just show skiing, skiing, and more skiing. You needed to tell a story, too, with emotion and humor.
Probably not this time. Eva Holland looks at how a disturbing wildlife image went viral—generating anguish, anger, and confusion about the undeniably warming Arctic.
Get ready for lawsuits. The five tribal nations that supported the formation of the monument say they will respond with legal action and continued collaboration.
Honing our kit for backcountry hunting and food harvesting
Hunting fights habitat loss and poaching, even in unstable countries
From YETI and Talweg Creative, Sam follows Missouri duck hunter Steve Koehly and his dog Sam.
The GOP doesn't think the feds should oversee our national heritage. Here's why they're wrong.
Essentials to get you hunting—or just make being outside more enjoyable
He was the alpha male of the first pack to live in Oregon since 1947. For years, a state biologist tracked him, collared him, counted his pups, weighed him, photographed him, and protected him. But then the animal known as OR4 broke one too many rules.
We raise $3 billion every year for conservation, then we go out on those public lands and help manage wildlife populations—for free
The world likes to tell us what we can’t do. For Kimi Werner—spearfisher, freediver, shark whisperer, chef, artist, and entrepreneur—the key to a badass life was learning to listen to a different voice: her own.
Our former editor on Thomas McGuane's almost cinematic contemplation of hunting
The people have spoken. In a study released Tuesday, over 99 percent of people said they support the 27 monuments up for review. President Donald Trump, are you listening?
The GOP's war on public lands threatens to alienate a key part of its voting base—sport hunters
For the hunters that are in it to experience the challenges of navigating in the wilderness, these trips always leave them with an experience that shapes them.
A new group of movers and shakers, aptly named Artemis, could be just what we need to get more politicians to care about conservation
Are you still mapping like it's 1999?
Bear spray, plus a few other simple precautions, should keep you perfectly safe
A former Microsoft CEO launched a new website to answer a single question: What does the federal government really do with the trillions of dollars it spends every year? We wanted to know how much of that is going toward public land and renewables.
The long-term impact of the president's first 100 days could destroy an industry with more jobs than oil and gas and automotive combined. Yep, you guessed it: outdoor rec.
If you've never picked up a gun before but are interested in harvesting your own healthy, sustainable, humane meat, here's why you should get started with birds
An aerospace engineer explains the mechanics behind higher arrow speeds, improved accuracy, and easier shooting
Military-style heat-sensing “night vision” monoculars now cost just $600. Should you buy one?
These high-end zooms are what you want for bike hunting, but I've also taken to carrying them on most mountain bike rides just to enjoy the view
Professional musher Aliy Zirkle was prepared for the minus-50-degree temperatures and the brutally long distances of the Iditarod. What she didn't expect was a midnight attack by a snowmobile-riding stranger halfway through the 1,000-mile course.
High-tech hunting brand Kuiu wants to make a mountaineering boot you can wear for day hiking
This segment, The Fox Hunt, from GoPro's upcoming feature "Mongolia Eagle Hunters," captures the essence of the sport perfectly.
The stuff that keeps this adventure writer dry, safe, and dangerous
Chef Jesse Griffith loves meat. There are no ifs, ands, or (pork) butts about it.
Winter camping doesn't have to suck if you carry this shelter from Seek ϳԹ with you
First Lite, a small apparel operation out of Ketchum, Idaho, is one of a growing number of crossover designers producing gear that works equally well for riding, skiing, hiking, and hunting
A 3-day bike hunt in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains was the perfect trip to put the company's new lightweight sleep system through its paces
The Wyoming state government recently released a study weighing the pros and cons of transferring federal lands to the state. The results were unequivocal: it's a terrible idea.
Everything a beginner needs to know to become a competent marksman