The smooth groove worn into the pump handle, the wiggling stock, the chips in the once-smooth walnut weren’t flaws. They were ...

In 1884, Karl Elsener I opened his cutler’s workshop in Ibach, Schwyz – where Victorinox’s headquarters still stand today. At a time when Switzerland was among the poorest nations in Europe, Elsener ...

He is silent briefly; the attention this war story brings on him doesn't suit him well. Everybody in EOD has their stories—except those who did not live to tell them. "All of the guys I've deployed ...

Six years ago, I started to take kayak fishing more seriously. In that time, I've been in and out of several different boats with various features and designs. I fished in a few different pedal drives ...

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While nothing can guarantee a big buck walking by your stand, there are pieces of equipment that can improve your days afield. Modern trail cameras now let you know what deer are doing at the click of ...

If I were to flip you the bird left-handed, which I sometimes do to mix things up, you’d notice that my middle finger is crooked, with a bulged knuckle. Why does it look like that? Catfish noodling.

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One of the greatest appeals of kayak fishing is its affordability and accessibility. While some anglers dive headfirst into rigging their boats with motors, shallow water anchors, electronics, and ...

I’ve often said that good shooting begins with the acceptance of pain, and great shooting begins with the love of pain. So be it. If you’re going to shoot big guns, it ain’t pleasant no matter how you ...

A shotgun has to shoot where you look, reload quickly, and operate intuitively. The parts of a shotgun—the lock, stock, and barrel—all play roles in the gun’s ease of use and handling. Understanding ...

and reel, fresh line, and a premium, quality hook, but in most fishing scenarios, none of that matters if you can’t tie a good knot. So many things can go wrong during a fish fight, but quite often, ...