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Spring black bear 2026 windows in Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, and Washington — opener dates, tag costs, and the gear that earns its keep.
Read More →Gear tested outdoors, not in a showroom. Rifles, optics, packs, knives, boots and camp kit, ranked and reviewed for hunting, camping, hiking and fishing.
Every so often, a new product comes out that I shouldn’t want…but do. The key to both my heart and my wallet is the word “Jeep”: You could brand that logo into the top of a pancake and I’d be there with my wallet out. So when I learned through the outdoor writer’s grapevine that…
Factory sights not cutting the mustard? The first thing most serious shooters do the moment they get their new pistol home is to take a good, hard look at the factory sights and get to work fine-tuning them. The problem, of course, is that replacing or upgrading pistol sights is a pain–and that’s where the…
Garmin’s first solar charging adventure watch, the f?nix 6X – Pro Solar, delighted outdoorspeople as much as it drove spellcheckers crazy, and the next generation of Garmin adventure watches means outdoor adventurers can “Do What They Love Longer” through significantly increased battery life and new purpose-built functionality including surf, mountain biking, and climbing. The new…
Editor’s note, 22 September 2026: this article was published on 2020-06-18 and describes an offer or giveaway that ran then. It has ended — check current pricing and availability with the retailer before acting on anything below. Evatac may call this a “Combat Bag,” but it just may be the best bug-out bag we’ve seen!…
America has a love affair with the modern sporting rifle…and if you’ve never really understood why, I’d like to introduce you to the Rock River Arms RRAGE Carbine. Trim, easy to carry and handle, and constructed of the same top-quality materials and to the same standards as far more expensive AR-15-style rifles, the RRAGE is…
If you’ve ever shot a suppressed scattergun, you’ll know why this is so exciting. Several years ago, I had the opportunity to shoot one of the very first silencers designed for a shotgun…and although it reduced the recoil and report in a very gratifying way, the can at the end of the shotgun made it…
Federal’s working double-time to get ammo onto the shelves (and we do mean double). As anyone could have predicted, the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in ammunition shortages as gun owners topped off their stores…but as we’re learning from Federal Ammunition, not only are they still producing ammo, they’re innovating and manufacturing new designs even as I…
Bears are basically the Juggernauts of the animal world, and they’re waking up hungry everywhere. Ah, springtime, when a young man’s fancy turns to thoughts of love, and not winding up in little piles of bear dung. All over the country, skinny bears are working hard to become fat bears–and some of them aren’t too…
Welcome to Popular Outdoorsman, our gathering place for everything outdoors—whether you’re an avid hunter, bird-watcher, camper or just someone who longs for the wide open spaces and hidden treasures of America’s wilderness, consider this your invite to join us for the latest outdoor news (and some ever so slightly askew views)! We’d like to introduce…
Water is a necessity while embarking on a journey. While it does its job, there are other beverages with extra benefits. You are about 60% water. Going more than two days without it can prove to be fatal. With pressure from different companies trying to claim their drink is superior, terms like “electrolytes” and “probiotics”…
As the main source of nourishment from astronauts to military personnel, MRE’s and freeze-dried food are easy to eat and convenient in extreme situations. MRE, or Meal Ready to Eat, is a form of food that is sealed in a way where it can be preserved for up to 3 and a half years at…
Your closest companion when you’re out is the shoes on your feet. You know the drill, putting on your worn out shoes that barely fit and are falling apart at the seams. It’s time for a new pair. Why not up your game and get some that are comfortable and fit all of your duties?…
