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  Hunting

  Wildlife Artist Ryan Kirby Arrows 200-Inch Buck, and Sketches the Hunt for F&S

  A longtime F&S illustrator, Kirby took the deer of a lifetime in 2020 on his family farm in Illinois. Below, he tells his story and opens his sketchbook of scenes from the hunt

  By Will Brantley

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  Fishing

  Florida Anglers Land Giant Warsaw Grouper That Nearly Weighed 300 Pounds

  By Tom Keer

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  Guns

  29 Classic Guns: Old Rifles, Collectible Shotguns, and Other Rare Guns

  By The Editors

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  Hunting

  A Beginner’s Guide to Hunting the Spring Snow Goose Season

  By Phil Bourjaily

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  Hunting

  Wildlife Artist Ryan Kirby Arrows 200-Inch Buck, and Sketches the Hunt for F&S

  A longtime F&S illustrator, Kirby took the deer of a lifetime in 2020 on his family farm in Illinois. Below, he tells his story and opens his sketchbook of scenes from the hunt

  By Will Brantley

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  Guns

  29 Classic Guns: Old Rifles, Collectible Shotguns, and Other Rare Guns

  An enviable collection of heirloom firearms from readers’ gun safes

  By The Editors

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  Fishing

  Florida Anglers Land Giant Warsaw Grouper That Nearly Weighed 300 Pounds

  Hooking into a 7-foot, 294-pound fish is one thing. Then you’ve got to get the monster into the boat

  By Tom Keer

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  The Gun Nuts

  The .270 Winchester vs. the 7mm Remington Magnum

  Both the .270 and 7mm mag. are great cartridges, but which one is better?

  By David E. Petzal

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  Fishing

  How to Choose the Best Lure to Catch Bass in Any Pond

  Use these bass fishing tips to select the perfect largemouth bass bait for the changing water conditions in your local pond.

  By Curtis Niedermier

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  Fishing

  The Best Flyfishing Gear for Winter Anglers

  By Ryan Chelius

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  Hunting

  A Beginner’s Guide to Hunting the Spring Snow Goose Season

  By Phil Bourjaily

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  Guns

  How to Upgrade Your Ruger 10/22

  By Michael R. Shea

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  Conservationist

  Alaskan Coalition Seeking Permanent Protections For Bristol Bay

  By Matthew Every

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  Fishing

  How to Tie the Strongest Fishing Knot

  We put monofilament, fluorocarbon, and superline through an exhaustive series of tests and ­discovered the very best fishing knots

  By John Merwin

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  Fishing

  There’s a New Pending Record Black Crappie in California

  At more than 4.5 pounds, this giant of a crappie will likely shatter a 46-year record

  By Tom Keer

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  Guns

  The 10 All-Time Best Turkey Guns

  Whether you like to run-and-gun or hunt from a blind for long-range field birds, this list of the best turkey guns ever has the perfect gobbler-getter for you

  By Phil Bourjaily

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  Hunting

  How to Make a DIY Gun Rack for a Duck-Hunting Canoe

  Keep your shotgun in working condition while you’re in the marsh with this waterproof gun rack

  By Ryan Chelius

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  Fishing

  The Beginner’s Guide to Northern Pike Fishing

  Esox lucius—it’s one of the most exciting game fish to catch. Here are the basic tips and gear you need to learn how to fish for northern pike

  By Will Ryan

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  Guns

  14 Lightweight Hunting Rifles For Every Budget

  By Mike DickersonMatthew Every

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  Guns

  The 7 Best Coyote Rifles for Any Budget

  By Richard Mann

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  Hunting

  Minnesota Hunter Loses Camp’s Biggest-Doe Contest...by Taking 227-Inch Drop-Tine Buck

  By Scott Bestul

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  The Gun Nuts

  The Five Best Hunting Knives Ever

  By David E. Petzal

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