Trimming it up

How many times have you been in a situation where you needed that animal to take two more steps to clear that bush before you could shoot?
Smoked Cajun salmon with cucumber and avocado salsa

This smoked Cajun salmon recipe brings together smoky depth, charred crust, and creamy freshness — perfect for a summer evening by the water.
Ask a CO: On firearm possession while camping

This reader asks if they can legally carry a rifle for protection against predatory animals while backcountry camping.
Testing some upland pants

An hunter’s upland pants need to stand up to a lot of abuse. Here are four pairs we tried in a variety of conditions.
The forward-facing sonar debate

So, if you choose to fish with forward-facing sonar, do it responsibly. If you prefer to fish without it, that’s fine too.
Tracking down world-record brook trout mounts

These two world record brook trout mounts, like the great fish they came from, remain legendary — and forever shrouded in mystery.