Dove Hunting Gear 2026: The 12 Essentials to Buy Before the September 1 Opener
Dove hunting gear for 2026 comes down to 12 essentials: shotgun, choke, shells, decoys, and HIP certification. The full checklist before the September 1 opener.
Gear
Gear tested outdoors, not in a showroom. Rifles, optics, packs, knives, boots and camp kit, ranked and reviewed for hunting, camping, hiking and fishing.
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The Best Scope for a .308 in 2026: Burris Fullfield 4-16×50
The best scope for a .308 balances zoom, light, and weight. Here’s why the Burris Fullfield 4-16×50 fits a lightweight hunting rifle.
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Subsonic Ammo for Suppressors: What It Is and the Best Loads (2026)
Subsonic ammo runs quiet through a suppressor by staying below the sound barrier. Here are the best suppressor loads.
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CIVIVI Iron Tide: Pete’s Pirate Life Button-Lock Folder Built for the Backcountry (2026)
A close look at the CIVIVI Iron Tide, Pete McKinnon’s 14C28N button-lock folder, and where it fits in your outdoor carry.
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GunPrime: The Family Gun Shop That Went Nationwide Online
Meet GunPrime, the family-run gun store that grew from a 1974 brick-and-mortar shop into a nationwide online retailer.
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Gear | Hunting | Hunting Gear | Rifles
BANISH HNT 30 TI (Formerly BANISH 30-V2): The Modular Titanium Hunting Suppressor for Your Whole Rifle Rack (2026)
Silencer Central’s BANISH 30-V2 packs 11 titanium baffles, .17 HMR to .300 Weatherby coverage, and a HUB mount into one modular hunting can.
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Gear | Hunting | Hunting Gear
Best Hunting Rangefinders 2026: Ranked Picks for Bow and Rifle Season
A ranked 2026 buyer’s guide to the best hunting rangefinders, comparing seven top bow and rifle picks on range, angle compensation, ballistic solvers, glass, and price.
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Fishing | Gear | Watersports
Best Fishing Kayaks 2026: Ranked Pedal and Paddle Picks for Summer
The best fishing kayaks for 2026, ranked across pedal and paddle drives. Compare capacity, stability, storage, and transport weight to find your hull for summer.
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Best Tick Repellents 2026: Ranked Picks to Protect Against Ticks
A ranked guide to the best tick repellents for 2026, covering permethrin clothing treatments, picaridin and DEET skin sprays, the gold-standard layered combo, and safe tick removal.
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Gear | Hunting | Hunting Gear
Best Trail Cameras 2026: Ranked Cellular and SD-Card Picks for Scouting
Our 2026 buyer’s guide ranks the top cellular and SD-card trail cameras, comparing detection range, flash type, battery life, and data-plan cost.
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Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: 42 Years, 9 Million Acres, and a Hunter-Built Conservation Model
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has protected more than 9 million acres of big-game country since 1984. Inside RMEF’s mission, programs, chapters, and how hunters can join in 2026.
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Why a Stainless .30-Cal Suppressor Outlasts Your Hunting Rifle: The Field Case for the BANISH HNT 30 SS at $579
A 13-ounce stainless .30-cal suppressor at $579 MSRP that will outlast the rifle you mounted it on. The field case for the BANISH HNT 30 SS.
