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Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy 3.5 AOS Review
Springfield Armory gives the double-stack 1911 a carry-size makeover with the 3.5-inch 1911 DS Prodigy AOS. We tested its accuracy, recoil, handling and 18+1-round capacity on the range.
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HK VP9CC Review: Heckler & Koch’s Long-Awaited Micro-Compact Arrives
Heckler & Koch’s long-awaited VP9CC brings familiar VP9 controls, six interchangeable backstraps and an unusually low optics mounting system to the micro-compact class. We put the new 9mm through a range test to see how it performs.
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Canik Prime Radian Review: Custom-Level Control, Straight from the Box
Canik paired its American-made METE MC9 Prime platform with Radian Weapons’ RAMJET barrel, AFTERBURNER compensator and aluminum grip components. Will Dabbs tests whether the resulting 17+1 micro-compact shoots as well as it looks.
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11 of the Wildest Trail Camera Photos You Have to See
Trail cameras capture far more than target bucks. These 11 incredible trail camera photos reveal a wounded brown bear, airborne predators, an unlikely coyote-bobcat encounter, a spinning dust devil and a desperate chase between a coyote and fawn.
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Bowhunting Practice That Prepares You for Real-World Shots
Standing on flat ground and shooting a block target at 20 yards has its place, but real deer rarely follow that script. Here’s how to make your bowhunting practice more realistic before opening day.
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Whitney Johns on Why Fitness Culture Is Moving Outdoors
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Urchin baits are one of bass fishing’s hottest lure trends, but how do you actually fish one? Here’s how to rig, work and choose tackle for these unusual baits.
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Leupold VX-4HD Review: Hunting Simplicity Meets Long-Range Precision
The Leupold VX-4HD 3-12x50 pairs a clean Duplex reticle with a locking elevation dial that lets hunters range, dial and aim without clutter. We tested its optics, zeroing system and repeatability at the range.
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9 New Hard Baits from ICAST 2026
Soft plastics may have drawn much of the attention at ICAST 2026, but lure makers also unveiled an impressive collection of new hard baits. Here are nine crankbaits, topwaters, swimbaits and other hard-bodied lures that caught the attention of Hook & Barrel.
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Tactacam REVEAL 4.0: Price, Specs & First Impressions
Tactacam’s new REVEAL 4.0 cellular trail cameras promise twice the battery life, interchangeable FlexPack power and improved image quality. Here’s what hunters need to know about the REVEAL X 4.0 and Pro 4.0, including prices, specifications and early impressions.
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How to Fish a Frog for Summer Bass—and Why Crazy Topwaters Work
Learn how to work a frog across grass, pads and open water, avoid setting the hook too soon and choose the right tackle—plus see some of the strangest topwaters bass will attack.
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New Ruger Red Label III 20 Gauge O/U Shotgun: An Icon Reborn
The premium Ruger Red Label III is a lightweight 20-gauge over-and-under built for clays and bird hunting. We tested its handling and practical patterns with target, upland, waterfowl and turkey loads.
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PECOS Table Review: Portable Workhorse Built for a Lifetime Outdoors
Rock-solid stability, endless customization, and rugged construction make this one piece of outdoor gear built to stand the test of time.
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Velvet Buck Hunting Destinations: Where To Find Bucks in Velvet
A velvet buck is a rare whitetail trophy because most bucks shed before season opens. These destinations give hunters some of the best early-season odds.
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10 New Soft Baits From ICAST 2026 Worth Watching
Urchin baits generated much of the buzz at ICAST 2026, but they weren’t the only new soft plastics worth watching. These 10 introductions include finesse worms, swimbaits, forage imitators and designs built specifically for forward-facing sonar.
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How a 20-Year-Old Japanese Bait Took Over ICAST 2026
Urchin baits have been in use across the Pacific for the best part of two decades, but in 2026 they truly arrived on these shores.
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KUIU ICON 6 3500 Pack Review: Tested Over 8 Miles With 35- to 80-Pound Loads
Nearly eight Colorado mountain miles and an 80-pound sandbag reveal where the KUIU ICON 6 3500 improves—and why it's built for any backcountry expedition.
