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Brad Fitzpatrick

Brad Fitzpatrick is a full-time outdoor writer based in Ohio. He grew up hunting on his family farm and shot trap and skeet at Northern Kentucky University where he also earned a degree in biology. Since then, Fitzpatrick has hunted in 25 states, Canada, Argentina, and Spain. He has a special love for Africa and has hunted there nine times. He is the author of over 1,500 magazine and digital articles and has written books on personal defense and hunting.
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Camping

Tested Tough: Stone Glacier Solo 3600 Pack and Krux Frame

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Light and durable, this pack is made for treks on the mountain.

 
 

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Precision Hunter

Is Small-Game Hunting the Best Training for Big Game?

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Hunting small game with a rimfire requires patience, practice and precision. It's also one of the best ways to train for big-game hunting.

 
 

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Optics

Aimpoint Optics: 50 Years of Red Dots and Bright Ideas

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The red-dot optic originator remains at the top of the reflex-sight game.

 
 

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Guns

Ruger American Rifle Generation 2: Review

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The best-selling centerfire hunting rifle in America is getting a facelift.

 
 

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Precision Hunter

Steiner H6Xi Hunting Scope Review: Practical and Precise

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Steiner's H6Xi hunting scope offers the benefits of premium tactical optics without the added weight.

 
 

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Ammo

7mm Backcountry vs. 7mm PRC vs. 7mm Remington Magnum

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On paper these three 7mms cartridges don't seem all that different, but each offers its own advantages in the field for hunting.

 
 

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Ammo

.338 Lapua vs. .338 ARC: Caliber Bell Curve Opposites

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The .338 ARC and .338 Lapua are very different cartridges, but each has its own place in the hunting field.

 
 

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Optics

Thermal vs. Night Vision: Similarities and Differences in the Dark

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Which is right for hunting at night?

 
 

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Guns

Henry Single-Shot .410 Turkey Camo Shotgun is a Delight

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The low-recoiling Henry Single Shot .410 is one of the softest-shooting turkey guns ever made, but with modern high-density shotshell loads, it's a formidable gobbler getter.

 
 

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Accessories

Gunfighters Inc Kenai Chest Holster: Bear Defense and Beyond

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Keep your pistol close to your chest and safely secured.

 
 

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Wheels Afield

Fiocchi Ammunition: The First Family of Ammo and Fast Cars

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What it takes to make superb ammunition and supercars.

 
 

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Ammo

Load Up: The Best New Ammunition for 2025

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Whether you're a dedicated duck hunter, a whitetail deer fanatic, or are looking forward to chasing gobblers this spring, we've got just the ammunition for you on this list. The new crop of hunting ammunition for 2025 is the most impressive in recent memory.

 
 

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