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The Most Comfortable Upland Hunting Boots, Based on Our Testing

By Nate Kennedy— September 16, 2026

Upland hunters really rack up the miles. Having the right boots lets you concentrate on the birds

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The 10 Best Shotguns for Pheasant Hunting

By Phil Bourjaily— September 16, 2026

Why chase roosters with anything less than a great pheasant gun? You can’t go wrong with any of the shotguns on this list of new shooters and old classics

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20 Last-Minute Hunting Gifts You Can Still Get in Time For Christmas

By Amanda Oliver— September 16, 2026

From optics to knives, these expert-approved presents will arrive by December 25

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The 20 Best Bowhunting Gifts to Gear Up Your Next Hunt

By Jace Bauserman— September 15, 2026

Anyone who’s into archery or bowhunting will love—and more importantly, use—any of the gift ideas on this list

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The Best Sitka Gear to Give Any Hunter This Year

By Amanda Oliver— September 15, 2026

Our editors have put plenty of Sitka gear through its paces in the field. These are the pieces we’d pick as gifts

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The Heated Jackets That Actually Keep You Warm

By Meghan Carney— September 15, 2026

We rounded up heated jackets for hunting, fishing, outdoor work, and everyday wear

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I’ve Hunted Over Hundreds of Duck Decoys—These Are the Ones That Made the Cut

By Ryan Chelius— September 15, 2026

We rounded up the best floaters, spinners, and full bodies to add to your spread this season

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The 15 Best Shotguns for Grouse Hunting

By Phil Bourjaily— September 14, 2026

A great grouse gun needs to carry easily, shoulder quickly, and hit where you’re looking—and it needs to do it all with style. Here are the best new and used options

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We Tested a Bunch of Heated Socks—These Pairs Actually Work

By Bethany Beathard— September 14, 2026

Keep your feet warm and toasty outdoors with a good pair of heated socks

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The Best 20-Gauge Shotguns for Waterfowl Hunters

By Phil Bourjaily— September 14, 2026

Shooting a 20 is all the rage with today’s duck and goose hunters, and there’s a growing number of excellent shotguns to accommodate them

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