Hunting

Few things get foragers more excited than morel season—it’s like Christmas for mushroom enthusiasts. And yes, I’m definitely one of them. These wrinkly little mushrooms are pure gold for anyone who loves fungi. They’re packed with flavor, nearly impossible to cultivate, and you won’t find them in your average grocery store. That kind of rarity […]

Montana Knife Company is back with another big release, and this one’s got plenty of buzz behind it. Their latest tactical knife drop is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about launches of the year. If you’re into blades built with real purpose—designed in Montana and tested by folks who actually live the […]

If you think the wilderness is still a man’s world, think again. This June, Idaho’s rugged backcountry will play host to a crew of wilderness-savvy women who are redefining what “ladies’ night” looks like. Spoiler: it involves campfires, camo, and a whole lot of grit. When I joined the Wild Women’s Rendezvous in 2024, I […]

Phil Robertson, the founder of Duck Commander and patriarch of Duck Dynasty, died on May 25, 2025, at age 79. He passed in West Monroe, Louisiana. A Life Rooted in the Outdoors Phil Robertson was born in 1947 in Vivian, Louisiana, and grew up in a big, working-class family. From an early age, he felt […]

Updated May 29 at 12:30 p.m. to include quotes and background from the New York Department of Environmental Conservation. Hitting the trails high on psychedelic mushrooms? That’s a recipe for trouble. On the morning of May 24, around 9 a.m., New York 911 dispatchers got a bizarre call from two hikers on Cascade Mountain in […]

Write You can have the best collars and a rock-solid handheld, but if you’re squinting at a tiny 3-inch screen while navigating rutted mountain roads, you’re still flying blind. That’s where the Garmin Alpha XL comes in. It’s Garmin’s answer for houndsmen who spend half the season behind the wheel and need to keep tabs […]